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EMG Solicitors

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The experienced family team at EMG Solicitors handles all family matters, from financial disputes to children law matters in the form of mediation to litigation. Practice head Julia Middleton is described as having ‘vast experience but is very approachable and adept at putting her clients at ease.’ Senior associate Sue McArthur is a resolution accredited specialist and family mediator and is described as being ’robust, thorough and achieves results.’ Gemma Holmes is experienced at dealing with divorce, separation, cases involving domestic violence and cohabitation cases. Kelsey Cant joined from PGS Law LLP in July 2022.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm stands out regionally for their approach to their staff and clients. They are supportive of the growth of the next generation of lawyers, gives back to the community with various initiatives with a heavy focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.’

  • ‘Gemma Holmes is a very experienced lawyer. She is calm, collected and very approachable. A level headed lawyer who considers all aspects of the case, focusing on resolving matters amicable and able to negotiate the best outcomes for her clients.’

  • ‘EMG is a firm closely aligned to our own as they demonstrably put the client at the centre of everything they do. As legal advisers they are approachable and knowledgable. The firm embraces diversity and this is what makes their team so unique in the legal world in my opinion.’

  • ‘Very experienced, client focused, and value for money.’

  • ‘I felt it was very bespoke to my needs. That never issue to call and not judge at all. I was given fair advice and I felt the team always put my best interests first. They advise me long term about the choices I was making now and how I can have balance and more happy life. I was able to my true self and involved my family but I always made the final decisions but I was accompanied with having my family there if needed. Use of google drives, online forms and billing made everything simple - about work around my busy life and I felt all was safe in one place. I could deal urgent enquiries and share information fast using these systems. Use of remote working meant we could fit appointment in easier than face to face. But when face to face was needed I could have as and when. I felt protected and care for.’

  • ‘Julia Middleton has been highest standard of professionalism. Julia has been every I could wish in someone handling my case. I never judge for what has been emotional time in my life. I feel no question was stupid question and the reality of situation was always given too me. The conversations and advice I have had with Julia will benefit myself and my children long term. I feel we have very define client and solicitor relationship and I feel her years of experience and advice on alternative ways we had to handle difficult situations have been excellent and protect me and my children'

  • ‘I have always found the family team at EMG incredibly knowledge, welcoming and friendly. I personally feel that when solicitors have the ability to put people at ease and feel safe this is such an important part of the journey especially in family law which is often focused around events which can be traumatic such as divorce and child matters.’

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Julia Middleton

Other key lawyers

Sue McArthur, Gemma Holden