England - West Midlands • Private client
The Wilkes Partnership
The Wilkes Partnership has a 'well-regarded' team that advises clients from all backgrounds including company directors, dentists, doctors and their spouses on an extensive range of complex financial and children cases. Aaron Keene, a collaborative law practitioner, heads the private family law team. Ruth Harrison-Byrne leads the public law childcare team. She has developed a reputation for her work with competent teenage clients who instruct her directly on often very complex cases involving issues such as serious sexual abuse allegations. Senior associate, Sian Kenkre, is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'Aaron Keene - was at all times pleasant, helpful, professional, knowledgeable and very kind'.
- 'Aaron Keene had a very positive and supportive attitude and I felt from our first meeting that my case was in good hands. He answered questions promptly and was able to explain a very complicated situation clearly and helpfully'.
- 'Aaron Keene- Very quickly developed a good understanding of my situation, has given me good advice over what has turned out to be a complicated and drawn out divorce proceeding. Thank you Aaron'.
- 'I find the team responsive, caring and professional. They care about their clients and their clients' lives, particularly those who are going through a major life changing event such as divorce or surrogacy'.
- 'Sian Kenkre - her knowledge is strong and her client care skills are exceptional. Her no-nonsense and pragmatic approach resonates with clients and her calm manner when dealing with opposing solicitors provides clients with reassurance when they need it most'.
- 'The Wilkes Partnership has a very high quality, specialist family team with a very good reputation in Birmingham and the surrounding area'.
- 'Aaron Keene is a leading light of the Birmingham family law community and always a pleasure to deal with. Chris Allen-Jones is an absolute gentleman, but he's not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in in the determined pursuit of the best possible outcome for his clients. Sian Kenkre is extremely capable'.
- 'Sian Kenkre - A caring, clever solicitor. First class client care skills. Aaron Keane - a seasoned pro. Chris Allen Jones - very experienced'.
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Aaron Keene, Ruth Harrison-Byrne