Joanna is the Managing Director of Hawkins Family Law.
In Stony Stratford, Hawkins Family Law houses a team of ‘stellar lawyers’ with notable experience in high-value divorces and separations involving overseas assets and child law issues. Joanna Hawkins heads up the practice with her longstanding expertise in acting for shareholders and directors, and individuals with intergenerational family wealth in the resolution of financial matters. Loraine Davenport primarily handles matters concerning high-net-worth ancillary relief, involving trust elements, in addition to children cases; while Annabel Hayward has ample expertise in advising on cohabitation disputes, and matters in which one party attempts to hide assets. Stacey St Clair departed the practice in 2022.
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‘Hawkins Family Law is a real gem. I am yet to encounter anything but stellar lawyers. They work so hard for their clients and carry enormous respect in their local area. Hawkins Family Law's skill and expertise in family law far surpasses every single other firm in their locality.’
‘It's a boutique, specialist family law firm, which offers genuine expertise across all areas of family law and is particularly strong on finances. The team are client-focused and pragmatic, yet ready to stand firm to achieve the best outcome.’
‘All of the team at Hawkins Family Law have a brilliant understanding of the level of detail and complexity when dealing with pension arrangements. Hawkins Family Law engage in understanding the financial assets of their clients on a level I've not witnessed elsewhere.’
‘Joanna Hawkins has been patient and helpful. I feel that she has my best interests at heart. She has been informative and helpful throughout.’
‘Loraine Davenport has a calm and personal, but professional demeanour. She listens and helps me focus on what is important. Loraine gets it just right.’
‘The team are exceptional at identifying a client's needs relating to their particular case and providing exceeding accurate, well thought out, and appropriate legal advice and guidance for an effective and swift resolution.’
‘Rebecca Stewart is fantastic from start to finish, including after care between cases, and ensures house sales and split of funds are dealt with properly.'
‘The team are wonderful, and are full of compassion and understanding at a very important and emotional time. Whenever I needed support I only had to ring and my solicitor always answered and calmed me down.’
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Joanna Hawkins