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High-value divorces, including those with business assets, and complex child access arrangements, are part of Holmes & Hills‘ wide family law offering. Providing an ’outstanding service’ to her clients, team head Carol Toulson in Marks Tey handles the departments most complex cases, including financial settlements and difficult children cases. ‘Phenomenal solicitor’ Sarah Russell and Alexander Garrett are recommended for high-value, complex financial matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Compassionate, caring, professional, resourceful, knowledgeable, kind and experienced.’
  • ‘Offices in multiple locations. Very useful initial consultation when 'all seems lost'. Every staff member has been pleasant and helpful, always willing to find an answer.’
  • ‘Carol Toulson has provided an outstanding service during my divorce proceedings.’
  • ‘Sue Wardropper and team were extremely effective at dealing with a very hostile divorce, which eventually concluded to my total satisfaction.’
  • ‘Alex Garrett has been outstanding in his conduct and professionalism whilst representing me. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field and has a very calming and methodical approach. He is a leading solicitor in this area of work, and I have had no hesitation in referring a number of friends to him.’
  • ‘Sarah Russell has been a phenomenal solicitor during this very stressful time. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and caring. All the advice she has given me has been faultless. I would not hesitate in recommending Sarah to anyone.’
  • ‘Great team all round. Very responsive and great communication.’
  • ‘The team has a wide range of experience, and are able to offer alternate dispute resolution services, not just traditional avenues.’

Work highlights

  • Advising on a financial settlement whereby the client’s business assets in excess of £45m are anticipated to be mostly excluded from settlement.
  • Advised on a high-value, complex financial settlement complicated by disability, compensation and vastly differing financial situations.
  • Advised on a £5.5m financial settlement, including property investments within a SIPP.

Lawyers

Rising stars

Alexander Garrett

Alexander Garrett

Holmes & Hills

Alexander Garrett is an Associate in the Holmes & Hills Family Law Department. Alexander is highly experienced divorce solicitor, he deals with high value, complex financial matters, often in the £millions, involving various types of assets. Alex’s prides himself on achieving the best financial outcome of his client. Alexander is a member of Resolution, and where possible, advocates friendly and constructive proceedings. Alex is also able to show considerable patience where the other party is difficult to deal with, while still being able to represent his client effectively.

Leading individuals

Carol Toulson

Carol Toulson

Holmes & Hills

Carol Toulson is a Partner and head of the Holmes & Hills’ Family Law Department. Carol deals with Holmes & Hills’ most complex Family Law cases; her expertise covers all aspects of Family and Matrimonial Law, including complex children act proceedings often involving aggravating factors such as mental health issues, domestic violence, as well as drug and alcohol abuse. Moreover, Carol’s extensive experience sees her dealing often with high net-worth divorces and those Family Law cases involving significant matrimonial asset pools, often involving multiple pensions, equities, and business interests, and often valued at several £millions.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carol Toulson

Other key lawyers

Alexander Garrett, Sarah Russell, Sue Wardropper