Blackfords LLP
Client SatisfactionBlackfords LLP in Woking houses a broad team, which handles the full range of family law matters, and is noted for its particular strength in public law children work. The group routinely collaborates with the firm’s criminal law practice, enabling the team to advise on care proceedings where there are parallel criminal cases, often involving serious medical issues and allegations of abuse. The 'exceptional' Nicola Chamberlain heads the practice, also qualified as a family mediator.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘I am always so impressed by the Blackfords Family Team. Each of them have such a high level of commitment to each of their individual clients, meticulous case preparation and the ability to manage a heavy case load with sufficient and bespoke attention to each client. They are a very busy team, such is their reputation and expertise but they never loose sight of the needs of the individual clients and families at the heart of their work.’
‘Nicola Chamberlain is an exceptional solicitor and so hard working. Her work comprises some of the most complex of cases to come before the family court and she excels in finding a robust and client centred strategy; her huge expertise and knowledge of family law is second to none. She is calm, and personable and clients adore her. She is highly respected in the sector.’
‘Julia Francis-Owusuasefais as approachable as they come. She always knows the case in the finest of details and makes the trickiest of hearings much more digestible. Her communication is excellent and she is a star within the team.’
‘Nicola Chamberlain is a very capable pair of hands, particularly regarding matrimonial finances. She cuts to the issues quickly and has a deep understanding of the law in this area.’
‘Helen Worden gives a very good quality service to her clients. She is organised, efficient and calm.’
‘Helen Worden is caring, plans two strategic steps ahead, has great judgement, works like a Trojan and is incredibly experienced. She would be the first solicitor that I would recommend, if I knew someone who needed a solicitor for a care case (and, indeed, I have so referred in the past). She fights hard but with crystal-clear realism and makes sure her clients are properly advised at each stage of the litigation.
- 'Alex Proust is able well beyond her years. She works unbelievably hard and is very, very thorough. She can spot problems on the horizon and takes steps to head them off before they become insurmountable.'
- 'Kim Wintle is superb. She works incredibly hard and ensures that no stone is left unturned for the client. She has great judgment and is a fierce, but realistic, litigator.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nicola Chamberlain