Harbour Family Law
Client SatisfactionThe boutique all-women team at Harbour Family Law is very active in private law financial and children matters and is praised for its ‘collaborative, non-confrontational approach’. Clients regularly instruct the team to represent them in financial remedy proceedings involving business assets, advise on TOLATA claims, and act in complex Children’s Act proceedings related to allegations of abuse and controlling behaviour. Founding director Katy Zikking handles a diverse range of divorce and child arrangement matters and co-heads the team with Nicky Howarth, who stands out for her experience in matrimonial finance matters.
Testimonials
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‘The team at Harbour Family Law are very professional and supportive, having always given good advice. ’
‘Katy Zikking is a consummate professional who has worked tirelessly to help us with the utmost diligence throughout my case. Katy really took the time to understand me, my case, and the significant challenges my family. She has always been very supportive, taken the time to deeply consider and reflect upon issues and gave the very best child-centric advice to achieve the very best outcomes for my children and I.’
‘The team specialise in Family Law and take a collaborative, non-confrontational approach.’
‘Hannah Holdaway has a focused approach, concentrating on the things that matter the most. She has a non-confrontational style, is approachable and provides timely updates and advice when needed.’
‘Friendly, reassuring, professional, knowledgeable and reliable.’
‘Katy Zikking is an exemplary solicitor. She has vital emotional intelligence and exhibits and encourages healthy boundaries, making the chaos and challenges less in what can be very emotive matters. Katy shows commitment to your case and shows in both her interactions and efforts in your legal matters that she takes her role of representing your best interests seriously.’
‘‘The team provide a top-rate service to clients and they are very well respected. ’
‘Nicky Howarth is an excellent lawyer. Her attention to detail, exceptional client care and pragmatic manner helps drive a case forward, achieving the best result for the client.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Katy Zikking, Nicky Howarth