Rayner Grice leads an ‘exceptionally talented’ team at Clarke Willmott LLP. It has a particular focus on complex financial and private law children matters. The group is also well-regarded for its handling of cases involving domestic abuse, as well as controlling and coercive behaviour. In addition, it has particular expertise in dealing with cases involving family businesses. Adam Maguire has considerable experience of dealing with complex financial issues arising out of divorce. Senior associate Caroline Young is best known for her advice on difficult private law children matters.

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  • 'Rayner Grice, partner, has been outstanding. She has gone the extra mile, oozes competence and has delivered a flawless client service.'
  • ‘Rayner is an exceptional family solicitor and goes above and beyond. Her fountain of knowledge and attention to detail is immeasurable.’

  • ‘Rayner Grice, the head of the family team, provides an exceptional bespoke service, giving practical, focused advice, guiding her clients through the choppy waters of litigation.’

  • ‘This is a team with real strength in depth. They are all experts and provide the highest level of expert advice to their clients. One of the go-to firms in the region for sophisticated clients.’

  • ‘Rayner is an expert in the field and delivers comprehensive honest advice. Her clients respect her honesty and know that she always acts with their best interests at the forefront of her mind. She leads from the front and the rest of her team follow by delivering a service to their clients of the highest level.’

  • ‘The team is brilliantly led by Rayner Grice. She is an astute lawyer. Very down to earth and provides her clients with practical advice rather than theories. If you are involved in high-value family proceedings, you need Rayner Grice in your corner.'

  • 'Adam Maguire is a standout solicitor. Technically very good and admired by clients and colleagues alike.’

  • ‘Rayner is a tenacious, powerful and determined solicitor who is totally focused on her clients and the outcome they want. A fierce opponent with an intellect to fear. A powerhouse of a solicitor. Caroline is a talented, calm but hugely effective solicitor. She shows enormous care and compassion for her clients.' 

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Practice head

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Rayner Grice

Other key lawyers

Adam Maguire, Caroline Young