Taylor Emmet has ‘one of the strongest family law teams in Sheffield’, providing specialist advice on financial remedy issues, cohabitation disputes, private children law, and cases involving domestic abuse; the latter is a particular area of strength for Lucy Rodgers. The firm also has a legal aid practice, in addition to handling publicly-funded mediation. ’Stand-out matrimonial finance solicitor’ Michaela Evans heads up the team with extensive experience acting for high-net-worth clients in financial matters and offering the one-lawyer two-clients model. Dawn Lowry is ‘highly recommended’ for mediation, while Eleanor Hopwood is an ’experienced, thorough and approachable care solicitor’.
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‘Friendly and approachable team with good knowledge of the sector.’
‘Lucy Rodgers is very customer focused and provides a very efficient knowledgeable service.’
‘Eleanor Hopwood was amazing, she was very understanding and patient. I couldn't have asked for someone better.’
‘Eleanor Hopwood is a really experienced, thorough and approachable care solicitor. She is outstanding at dealing with challenging clients, demonstrating true patience and understanding.’
‘Michaela Evans is an excellent lawyer of the highest integrity. She is the consummate professional! She is dedicated to her work and is extremely knowledgeable, organised, up-to-date and efficient. I have recommended Michaela many times to others and will continue to do so.’
‘The firm undoubtedly has one of the strongest family law teams in Sheffield. Under the leadership of Michaela Evans - Sheffield's stand-out matrimonial finance solicitor - the firm goes from strength to strength, with a strong ethos and a highly committed team dedicated to securing fair outcomes for clients.’
‘Michaela Evans heads the family team with a calm, intuitive and detailed approach. Open to resolution but prepared to fight when necessary. A leader in the field of family law in Sheffield.’
‘Dawn Lowry is a fantastic mediator who I highly recommend to my clients. She is professional, knowledgeable and her approach to mediation is one that is always in the best interests of clients and avoiding Court disputes.’
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