The family team at Irwin Mitchell in Sheffield grew in October 2023 with the addition of new team head Anna Chenoweth from Hughes Fowler Carruthers; she is praised as a ‘fierce litigator’, sought after for international wealth protection matters. The ‘outstanding’ Maisie Huynh regularly handles sensitive, high-value financial matters, often working alongside Lara Tucker, who specialises in high-net-worth finances. Sarah AlJourani is a go-to for Islamic divorce matters, while James Henshall has a growing practice in surrogacy and modern families work. The team also handles matters for non-married couples; cohabitation disputes an area of strength for Clodie Allott.
Testimonials
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‘My experience with Maisie Huynh at Irwin Mitchell was outstanding. I knew she had my back and was going to fight my corner. Ultimately I felt safe in her hands and trusted her implicitly.'
‘James Henshall is the high quality solicitor one would expect at a firm of such renown. He is very talented and knowledgeable with exceptional clients skills. He will go very far.'
- 'Clodie Allott is a solicitor of real talent and is one to watch. She is very bright and very personable. She is a credit to Irwin Mitchell.’
‘Anna Chenoweth is a gem - knows her stuff!’
‘Irwin Mitchell thrives because it has offices nationally so clients benefit from a broad range of expertise as the lawyers are adept at dealing with clients from all walks of life, up and down the country. The lawyers there have real specialisms in niche areas. They are miles ahead of the other firms in the area - you get top class service.’
‘Anna Chenoweth is the star of the show here. Irwin Mitchell are very lucky to have her back in their team. She is a fierce litigator when necessary, extremely intelligent and always across the detail. You want her on your team.’
‘The team are the jewel in the crown of the largest national family law team, sitting in a full service firm which provides clients with an unparalleled wrap around service.'
'Lara Tucker and Maisie Huynh are the standout Senior Associates and next generation partners in the area. They stand in a different calibre and both of their career trajectories have been stratospheric. They are the engine room of the team producing incredibly high-quality work and startlingly positive results for their clients, who they put at the heart of everything they do.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anna Chenoweth