The family department at Lanyon Bowdler is ‘big enough to have a range of experience, but local enough to give a personal service’. With Sue Hodgson at the helm, it has a strong reputation for dealing with numerous complex matters involving financial remedies, children and divorce. The financial cases often involve business structures, trusts and other multi-jurisdictional assets. Children work includes advising on relocation, domestic violence and significant welfare cases. Philippa Pearson has a wide-ranging practice and advises clients from all over the country and overseas.
Testimonials
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‘Lisa Grimmett is a real asset. Knowledgeable and straight talking. Prepared to be flexible to accommodate her clients’ wishes and adapt to difficult circumstances as they arise in meetings, but focused on the best outcome.'
‘Sue Hodgson is highly experienced and respected. Anne Lewis is a formidable associate with sensitive client care skills and excellent preparation.’
‘Philippa Pearson – a pragmatic, thoughtful and exceptionally bright solicitor. Always pleased when I get an instruction from her.’
‘Philippa Pearson has a real talent for taking complex cases and cutting them down to size. This is best demonstrated in her ability to quickly identify the client needs and issues when it comes to farming cases – an area she excels at.’
‘Sue Hodgson is a tenacious partner who strives for the best results for her clients, whilst also balancing this against managing their realistic expectations. Her briefs are very well prepared, and she is extremely diligent in the speed in which she deals with queries raised.'
‘Sue Hodgson is approachable and professional. She always has a very good legal knowledge and understanding.’
'Anne Lewis – very approachable with good practical advice and unafraid to put forcefully her clients' cases. Caroline Yorke – experienced and very conscientious in putting forward her clients' cases, leaving no stone unturned. Goes the extra mile.’
- ‘I've had the pleasure of working with Staci Robinson for several years. Her briefs are always impeccably prepared; she gives robust, straightforward advice to clients; and her knowledge of her cases is unparalleled. Anne Lewis is a careful, sensible and thoughtful practitioner.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sue Hodgson