Sue Andrews
B P Collins LLPB P Collins LLP stands out due to its ‘top level expertise’ in matters involving high conflict divorces, domestic abuse, behaviour issues, and mental health concerns. Laura Mortimer heads the team with a ’compassionate yet pragmatic approach‘, specialising in complex children disputes, the division of high-net-worth finances on divorce, allegations of abuse, and nuptial agreements. The ’extremely knowledgeable' Sue Andrews is well-equipped to assist with children issues involving neurodivergence. Emma Leavesley joined the team August 2023 from Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, often handling international matters.
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‘BP Collins is the leading firm in the area for family law. Clients flock there for the combination of top level expertise combined with a realistic approach. The firm regularly competes with central London firms in cases.’
‘Emma Leavesley and Laura Mortimer are doing an excellent job of leading the firm and represent the future of family law in this area. They are highly regarded by clients and opponents alike.’
‘Laura Mortimer's role as practice group leader at B P Collins adds significant value to their family law team, especially in handling high-net-worth financial disputes, as well as complex children's disputes. Their approach to these sensitive matters, combined with their strong experience sets the team apart from their local competitors. They are experienced litigators, who are prepared to take a hard line when necessary, but where possible strive to achieve a consensual outcome in an efficient way.’
‘Laura Mortimer stands out due to her specialized focus on high net worth family disputes and her compassionate yet pragmatic approach. Her expertise in dealing with complex cases involving businesses, partnerships, trusts, and international aspects brings significant value to the team. Her dedication to achieving favorable outcomes with minimal stress for her clients is highly valued. She's dedicated to her cases, a hard-worker, and strives to achieve the absolute best outcome possible.’
‘James Carter is a dedicated solicitor, who is very good with clients and provides and excellent all round service.’
‘The BP Collins family team are very well established and have a good reputation for providing clear and sensible advice.’
‘It is extremely apparent, with Sue Andrews’ years of experience, she understands family law. Right from the outset, Sue advised me of my likely entitlement and this shone through at my final resolution hearing. She tells it how it is, and doesn’t give false pretenses. She is a personable, empathetic, no-nonsense lawyer.'
‘Sue Andrews in particular is incredible at her job, extremely knowledgeable, relaxed, confident as well as supportive, accessible and warm, qualities that are extremely important during the very painful process of all matters related to a divorce.’
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Laura Mortimer