Aaron Keene spearheads the ‘friendly, knowledgeable and experienced’ team at The Wilkes Partnership. It advises people from all backgrounds such as bankers, dentists and members of the armed forces, as well as managers and owners of businesses and their spouses. The ’always approachable‘ Keene is a collaborative lawyer. Ruth Harrison-Byrne leads the public law team and is a well-respected childcare lawyer. Chris Allen-Jones deals with many of the firm’s higher-value and complex contentious matters. Sian Kenkre is now at MFG Solicitors LLP.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are thorough, knowledgeable, ethical. Aaron was professional and proficient. He acted in the best interest of my child in child arrangement matters.’

  • ‘The family finance team at The Wilkes Partnership is excellent. There is a breadth of legal knowledge and expertise which enables them to advise clients clearly and pragmatically at all stages of the litigation, yet a willingness to seek expert advice when called for.’

  • ‘Aaron Keene is vastly experienced in family finance matters and has excellent client-handling skills. His advice is always clear and pragmatic and he manages clients' expectations really well. His instructions are always clear and comprehensive and his case management top notch.’

  • ‘Chis Allen-Jones is outstanding – knowledgeable, efficient and approachable.’

  • ‘Aaron Keene impressed me from our very first online meeting; he was pleasant and supportive and I immediately felt that I was in good hands. His advice was clearly stated and he responded quickly to any questions and concerns I had.’

  • ‘Chris Allen-Jones has a reputation for combining his vast experience with an up-to-date and modern approach. He is a difficult opponent and an incredibly good lawyer.’

  • ‘Aaron Keene is always approachable, calm and engaging.’

  • ‘Chris Allen-Jones is a very experienced, calm and dedicated solicitor. He is hugely engaging and confident in his advice.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Aaron Keene

Other key lawyers

Chris Allen-Jones, Ruth Harrison-Byrne, Jackie Lee