Gareth Schofield
Clarke Willmott LLPComplex financial remedy proceedings are a key area of focus for Clarke Willmott LLP, which works with an array of high net-worth individuals on both a national and international basis. The team has experience handling pre- and postnuptial agreements involving domestic and offshore assets, and it regularly draws on firmwide strengths in corporate, employment, and private wealth matters to negotiate divorce settlements involving business structures, trusts, bankruptcy issues, and pension funds. Bristol-based lawyer Gareth Schofield, who is noted for his experience with unmarried family and cross-border financial remedy disputes, co-heads the team with Taunton-based cohabitation and child arrangements expert Philippa Yeo. Yeo is also well-versed in agricultural financial remedy matters.
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‘Clarke Willmott provides clients with a first-rate service. The intellect of Gareth Schofield is unrivalled in Bristol. He overseas a dedicated team who together offer realistic advice delivered with a high level of professionalism. I would send friends and family to Clarke Willmott.’
‘Gareth Schofield has a brain the size of a planet whilst being professional, pragmatic and very approachable. Leonie Browning works closely with Gareth Schofield and she is a strong junior solicitor. Philippa Yeo is meticulous in her preparation whilst ensuring that the main points of her client's case retain focus.’
‘A firm right at the top of the sector. No lack of resources, good employee retention, a good mix of lawyers with outstanding leadership.’
‘Gareth Schofield has for years been one of the go-to lawyers in the sector. He is ably supported by Clare Webb and Phillipa Yeo. ’
‘From top to bottom, they offer a full service across the board. There is real quality in the family and real estate teams in Bristol and Taunton - used to high-end farming/complex business cases. I have nothing but the highest praise for the ethos and direction of the firm. ’
‘Phillips Yeo is an exceptionally impressive solicitor - she has a great following giving robust and realistic advice. Will go the extra mile. When instructed by her it feels as though one is part of a team.’
‘The best firm doing financial remedy work I know.’
‘Rebecca Aston-Jones approaches her cases strategically. She is perceptive, and warm towards clients whilst delivering commercially sound advice in an understandable way. She is responsive to communication and will always make time to discuss a point in a case when the need arises. ’
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Philippa Yeo
Clarke Willmott LLPPractice head
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Gareth Schofield, Philippa Yeo