Ward Hadaway LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘I would like to recognise, Louise Cannell-Mirza, Nev Zaki, Louise Moorcroft as team members who's work stands out. Louise and Nev have a level of expertise and deep seated interest children and family law that I absorbed when working with them both. Nev has covered cases in Louise absence and her preparation is second to none.'

• ‘Excellent Family Law Team, headed up by Jonathan Flower who is a fantastic Solicitor. Jonathan has regularly hosted Legal updates for our local Cafcass team and is very much well thought of and respected Solicitor. He is extremely knowledgeable and would be the 'go to' solicitor in dealing with high conflict/complex cases. Louise Cannell-Mirza and Simon Dakers are also excellent advocates.’

• ‘I have found Ms Iceton’s team are all very well informed of the case should Ms Iceton be unavailable, should I be in need of help or advice. The team are all very efficient, professional and give relevant advice. They all work together to collate and provide information which helps to keep costs down and are very thorough in their individual roles.’

• ‘Ms Iceton is very transparent in her work with me, giving relevant and professional advice. She always replies on time when contacted and ensures her team are up to date with the case. I would highly recommend Ms Iceton and her team due to the level of professionalism, empathy shown and value for money. Ms Iceton was able to recommend a selection of barristers when required with no force as to who I should choose and she always made me feel comfortable and supported.’

• ‘Contact with this team is always pleasant. All interactions with the team are appropriate, succinct, polite & professional. Where a response is required, an accurate one is usually received swiftly. Communication is impressive, with members of the team being able to answer queries even when the key contact isn't available - this helps create trust & is a very valuable, though difficult to measure, trait. The initial registration as a client was electronic and worked very smoothly - with several opportunities to ask for help if required.’

• ‘Gemma Iceton agreed to take on my Family Law case at a difficult stage, mid-proceedings, when I was unhappy with the way another firm handled my case. From the initial contact via email and then phone I was reassured by her willingness to listen without judgement, her quick assessment of the individual situation and honest but gentle explanation of how she felt it was best to proceed. Through the stresses of what felt like an endless episode of complications Gemma maintained the same level of professionalism and support. Responses to queries have always been timely, thorough and professional. Gemma continues to demonstrate understanding and compassion throughout. At no time has it ever felt as if Gemma was ‘simply doing her job’, the childrens' welfare is always at the core of her advice and the reassurance that provides is invaluable - I have not found this to be the case with other solicitors.’

• ‘Louise Cannel-Mirza cared for my feelings more than anybody else, understanding the impacts of domestic abuse, and indeed took care of my emotions. She is the one who cars for clients, NOT caring for money.’

• ‘This is a strong team. I have worked with Gemma Iceton for a number of years and she is caring, sensitive and always listens to her clients, which is crucial. Her entire team have the same values, work ethic and conscientious attitude when helping clients.’

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