The ‘very professional and attentive’ team at Sydney Mitchell LLP is co-led by Karen Moores and Mauro Vinti. It frequently advises on areas such as divorce and the dissolution of civil partnerships, financial remedies, protective injunctions and child arrangements. The group is well-placed to advise on asset protection by way of pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Moores often advises on matrimonial finance, the management of substantial assets and complex children’s issues. Senior associate Gemma Whitchurch plays a pivotal role in the department too.
Testimonials
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‘Karen and Gemma were always on the ball, any concerns I brought to their attention were dealt with swiftly and correspondence from my ex-husband's solicitor was always passed on to me promptly.'
‘I received fantastic personal service with great advice. My solicitor went above and beyond when dealing with the other party and pension providers. This took a great deal of stress away from me. Gemma Whitchurch.'
‘Very thorough and trained very well. They are very sensitive to personal situations in people's lives.’
‘Very professional, attentive, attention to detail is great.’
‘Karen Moores carries with her in the legal side of things a calm exterior that covers a ferocious protective attitude of her clients. She can empathise and stand her ground in equal measure.’
‘Karen Moores is the solicitor who helped me with advice and was there to guide me every step of the way. She shielded me from the legal jargon. Divorce is an emotional process and I am grateful to Karen for her legal knowledge during this process.’
‘Karen Moores – her communication and her honest approach in addressing all matters, whether it was good or bad news, was refreshing. She did not try and sugarcoat anything. She managed the other side impeccably.'
- ‘Sydney Mitchell has an excellent team of specialist family lawyers. Karen Moores, Mauro Vinti and Gemma Whitchurch are all recommended for complex and high-value financial remedy work.’
Work highlights
- Representing a highly successful dentist in respect of financial remedy proceedings.
- Advice and preparation of pre-nuptial agreement for a high-net-worth couple.
- Acting successfully for a father in defeating a mother’s application for internal relocation of the children.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karen Moores, Mauro Vinti