England - South West • Private client
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
The team at Shakespeare Martineau LLP has extensive experience handling high-net-worth divorce and separation cases, representing clients on issues relating to cohabitation, complex children issues and overseas assets. New arrival Kit O'Brien has bolstered team’s expertise in TOLATA cases, as well as increasing the firm’s geographical reach into Somerset and Dorset. James Myatt - who leads the wider team - has over 40 years of experience in family law, regularly advising on cases involving farms, businesses and complex pension assets.
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‘Excellent client focus and service’.
‘For financial remedies work in the West Country, James Myatt is your man. He is incredibly well known in Bristol and further afield, and one of the most experienced there is.'
'The team has a wealth of experience in family law. The team has worked together for several years and the structure ensures clients needs are met.’
‘James Myatt is so knowledgeable. His legal knowledge of his field surpasses many. He has an excellent manner with clients. He values his team members which in turn ensures the teams clients get an excellent service.’
‘James Myatt is a significant local practitioner and has a wide and varied practice from his vast local connections. Always responsive and well thought out in his cases.’
‘James communicates extremely well with both clients and lawyers. He gives sensible advice and is reassuring to clients in terms of putting their interests first.’
‘I would recommend Rachel Pritchard at the practice.’
‘James Myatt has considerable experience and is well known in the area.’
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James Myatt