Characterised by its ‘grounded and commercial approach', the team at Thrings LLP assists with a range of nuptial and cohabitation agreements, in addition to advising on divorce and financial remedy. The group routinely acts for clients whose assets involve farming estates, shareholding in companies, pensions and property. Practice head Sally Pike regularly handles hybrid mediation work for high-net-worth clients. Katy Barber is recommended for her ’sensitivity and attention to detail', and is collaboratively trained and offers the one-lawyer one-couple model.
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- 'Thrings is an outstanding firm. They have a grounded and commercial approach which is refreshing in this field of law. They have established a fine team of lawyers and have a growing reputation as an exceptional provider.'
- 'Katy Barber and Sally Pike are great to work with. They always fight their client's corner, but will just as readily step back occasionally to look at the bigger picture and always engage in constructive discussion.'
- 'Sally Pike has all the qualities one would wish from someone helping people through the minefield of matrimonial finance. She has long experience and remains unfazed by however difficult cases become. She forges exceptional working relationships with her clients and provides them with excellent commercial and sensible advice.'
- 'Katy Barber has been working in this field for nearly 20 years and is much loved by her clients for her sensitivity and attention to detail. She does not pursue bad points and will always try to get the best result for the most economic layout.'
- 'Partners who are so on top of their cases that they make it embarrassing for the solicitors on the other side. The amount of work that gets done and gets done well at this firm is phenomenal.'
- 'Kate Barber is a superb solicitor. She works tirelessly for her clients. Kate is brilliant on finance matters and has a cool head when it comes to dealing with more complex cases. She is simply stand out and head and shoulders above her peers.'
- 'Emily Gulliver is coming into her own and going from strength to strength. She has a natural feel for children work and clients love her.'
- 'Kate Barber is an excellent family solicitor and collaborative lawyer. She provides sound advice and guidance and helps clients find workable and creative solutions for their family. She will always strive to get the best results for her clients. She has an inner strength that should be admired and is a pleasure to work with and against. I highly rate her.'
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Sally Pike