With team members in Maidenhead and Newbury, the offering at Gardner Leader LLP advises clients on the full range of family law matters, including financial arrangements, private children disputes, cohabitation, and nuptial agreements. Maidenhead-based practice head Simon Fisher is a key name for financial disputes on divorce, while in Newbury, Suzy Hamshaw has a growing specialism in nuptial and cohabitation agreements, alongside her work as a mediator. Stephanie Buckeridge is praised for having a ‘huge amount of experience', assisting both married and unmarried families.
Testimonials
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‘Suzy Hamshaw handled my divorce with professionalism and compassion. Her communication was excellent and responded immediately when urgent matters arose. Suzy understood my expectations and provided knowledgeable, well balanced and sensible advice at all times. She offered support, reassurance and encouragement giving me the strength to see the lengthy 2 year process to the end, ultimately achieving the desired fair outcome in court.’
‘Gardner Leader are a brilliant team who are always on top of a case. They give brilliant advice and care to their clients.’
‘Stephanie Buckeridge has a huge amount of experience and is very diligent with her cases. She knows her clients well and is always up to speed with her cases and in charge of the progress of a case. I like the fact she develops a personal relationship with the client: they are never just a case name.'
‘Simon Fisher and Suzy Hamshaw compliment each other's skills well, creating a strong top end for the team.'
‘They are an excellent team of family lawyers who work compassionately for their clients.’
‘Suzy Hamshaw is an exceptional solicitor. She looks after her clients bravely and through thick and thin. She is very adept at building relationships with vulnerable clients. She is a quick learner and happy to take risks when necessary.’
‘Gardener Leader LLP provide excellent service to their clients. They know their local area, courts and resources well, which ensures that the advice is tailored to the clients needs and the likely outcomes. The team are approachable and knowledgeable. Clients feel at ease discussing difficult subjects with them and know that they will receive the correct advice.’
‘Elizabeth Saunders is absolutely first class. She provides a Rolls-Royce service to clients but always has an eye on proportionality. She gives robust and accurate advice and manages client expectations well.’
Work highlights
- Acting for a wife in a multi-million pound financial remedy matter in the High Court involving trusts in the Cook Islands, assets in New Zealand and a company in England.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Fisher