Pippa Allsop
Michelmores LLPThe family team at Michelmores LLP has considerable expertise in cross-border matters, advising a host of ultra-high net worth individuals on complex financial remedy proceedings as well as on pre- and post-nuptial agreements involving international assets and jurisdictional issues. Under the leadership of international family law expert Daniel Eames, the practice also handles complex cross-border financial disputes involving business and trust assets. Mental capacity work, Children Act proceedings, and cohabitation issues are key areas of focus for Sarah Green, while experienced mediator Pippa Allsop chiefly handles wealth protection matters. Laura Bond is an expert in private law children issues, including matters related to parental alienation and domestic abuse.
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Testimonials
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‘Daniel Eames is a specialist in international family law cases and is good at thinking about the knotty legal problems that can arise. He is not afraid to give difficult advice to clients in tricky positions, but he will work hard to get them the best result possible and is not afraid to tackle an appeal if necessary. ’
‘The go to family law firm in the South West for big money cases and knotty international cases. The team has great strength at all levels. ’
‘Daniel Eames remains one of the best solicitors in England, not just the South West. His case load encompasses many London cases, usually complex big money cases. He brings a strategic mind to cases and always has a novel approach to resolving the disputes his clients find themselves in. He is quite brilliant at complex European regulation and other international issues. Pippa Allsop is a total star and an excellent solicitor. She runs her case effectively and with great charm. Her clients lover her.’
‘Excellent firm with a range of talent in complex jurisdictional family matters for private children and financial cases. The firm also has excellent partners and associates with experience in complicated legal cost funding applications, financial provisions for children, financial matters arising from divorce, and private children disputes.’
‘Daniel Eames is a leader in complicated international jurisdictional matters. Pippa Allsop is a superstar in complex financial matters.’
‘Sarah Green is a dream combination of down to earth user-friendliness and very high ability as a family lawyer.’
‘The family team one of the best in the area, with a well deserved reputation fantastic client care and strategic representation. They offer a high-level service that is then reflected in proceedings where bundles/pleadings are prepared immaculately and clients feel supported and confident. I am always delighted to work with Michelmores, knowing that the brief and papers will be immaculate and the client's expectations well managed. ’
‘The family team at Michelmores has gone from strength to strength since being headed up by Daniel Eames. The team has expanded including by establishing a thriving office in Bristol. The family team at Michelmores have high quality work as a result of the excellent service the team provides. The team provides a high level of representation across the range of levels of seniority. Clients are represented by strong, determined solicitors who fight hard to secure the best outcome. ’
Work highlights
- Acted for a French husband in proceedings in England brought by his former French wife.
- Acted for a father in Family Law Act proceedings, Schedule 1 and Section 8 Children Act proceedings.
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Daniel Eames
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Sarah Green
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Daniel Eames