The ‘knowledge rich and highly specialised’ team at Switalskis Solicitors combines in-depth expertise in financial remedy work with an experienced care team, led by Clare Peckett in Wakefield. In Sheffield, Toby Netting assists clients with a collaborative approach; he is also a trained mediator. Jennifer Heckingbottom heads up the care team in South Yorkshire - ’a truly first rate care solicitor‘ with experience in high sensitivity matters including forced marriage protection orders. Allan Layfield is particularly recommended for his ’combination of professionalism and empathy‘, and regularly handles divorce cases involving complex assets.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Toby Netting was excellent to deal with, cool and very calm, and always avoided inflammatory behavior whilst dealing with a divorce case.’

  • ‘Very experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge, but also friendly and approachable, communicate well and when they say they’re going to.’

  • ‘Allan Layfield’s combination of professionalism and empathy is a seldom found combination which I believe makes him unique amongst his peers.’

  • ‘The professionalism of the solicitors, especially Allan Layfield, was great. I was able to openly ask questions, from my initial query and the way the firm answered my questions were great. They were clear about what was expected from me and outcome of the case.'

  • ‘Experienced, solid and reliable team. All the lawyers that I have dealt with at this firm are trusted and reliable and the firm overall has the benefit of its extensive infrastructure and weight.’

  • ‘Jennifer Heckingbottom is a truly first rate care solicitor, especially at representing children and working with guardians. Very thorough, very well prepared. Great judgment, flowing from years of experience. One of the most respected in the region.'

  • 'Toby Netting is very good. He is calm, considered and reasonable whilst representing his client's interests. He is equally comfortable collaborating and litigating and is a good choice for clients.’
  • 'Switalskis solicitors have a small niche specialist team that are knowledge rich and highly specialised in the service their provide to their clients. They are friendly and approachable and offer a particularly strong service when representing vulnerable children, in particular teenagers. Switalski's are a pleasure to work with and are extremely professional in all they do.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Clare Peckett, Toby Netting, Jennifer Heckingbottom

Other key lawyers

Samantha Downes, Allan Layfield