England - South East • Private client
Gardner Leader LLP
Divorce, finances, private children disputes, separation, cohabitation, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreement is the premium work in the Thames Valley for Gardner Leader LLP, frequently seeing work that involves high-net-worth individuals and cross-border elements. Family team leader Simon Fisher is a key contact for financial matters, private law child cases and unmarried disputes. Elsewhere in the group, the ‘professional, hugely experienced and diligent’ Suzy Hamshaw is the go-t0 name for high-value financial disputes in divorce proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘The people at Gardner Leader are absolutely fantastic at providing focussed, relevant and perceptive advice to enable effective resolution in Family Court matters. There is excellent sharing of information within the firm so that whomever you speak to understands where your case is at and can pick up in an advisory capacity quickly in the case of needing swift responses to emerging communications.'
‘Suzy Hamshaw has been the most outstanding source of advice and support. She is able to capably manage dominating adversaries with skill and professionalism.’
‘Gardner Leader were great from start to finish through two huge parts of my life which needed legal support. At all times I understood what was going on. I was very pleased with the outcome which I felt was also value for money.’
‘Amy Wilson Weymouth was my solicitor and she was superb. Key phrases to describe her would be; professional, compassionate, understanding, great communicator, highly organised, patient and wise to all situations.’
‘The team are experts in highly acrimonious proceedings both children and financial and provide good advice along the way ensuring that clients are updated regularly. The teams clearly communicated across the various areas, so that I didn't have to re-explain issues. Gardner Leader is the best firm that I have come across and are always willing to help.’
‘Simon Fisher has good judgment and strikes a balance between pragmatism and pushing his client’s case when it’s worth it. Suzy Hamshaw is professional, hugely experienced and diligent. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to a friend or family member.'
Work highlights
- Representing Mrs C, an intervenor within her parents’ financial proceedings in a case which involves a proprietary estoppel claim worth £6m, relating to a farm. The matter is currently with the Court of Appeal.
- Acting for a husband in financial proceedings, concerning assets involved a main family home worth over £2million, 4 rental properties, a family limited company and family partnership business.
- Acting for the wife in relation in relation to financial matters involving complex public sector pensions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Fisher