Ramsdens Solicitors LLP is ‘a very highly regarded and well-established law firm in Yorkshire’, with expertise running the gamut of family law, advising on financial proceedings following divorce, nuptial agreements, and children matters. Joanne Coen heads up the children law practice, representing children in care proceedings, adoptions, and special guardianship cases. In Huddersfield, Sarah Ward focuses on financial remedy, often involving business assets. Helen Thewlis retired in April 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Rebecca Sargent is thorough, great at communication, amazing at her job, dedicated, efficient. I literally can't sing her praises enough.’
‘What makes Ramsdens unique I feel is the people and the communication. My case was highly emotional for me and all the people I spoke to, especially Rebecca Sargent, were warm and empathetic to my situation, I never felt daft and everything I said felt validated.'
‘They've been really helpful and welcoming. Legalese and many "legal people" can be intimidating or harder to communicate with. I've never found that here. ’
‘Jaynie Broughton is an outstanding solicitor. She has been patient and generous with her time, and has always broken things down for me clearly so that I fully understand the processes we're going through. I'll be eternally grateful for Jaynie's support, professionalism, and candour.’
‘Ramsdens are a very highly regarded and well established law firm in Yorkshire providing exceptional family law services.’
‘Claire Rutter in the firm’s York office is exceptional. She provides sensible and robust advice.’
‘Sarah Ward is a stand-out practitioner, who leads the team in a constructive, professional and insightful manner. Sarah has the skill to identify the issues, communicate the answers and fight for what's best for her clients.’
‘Claire Rutter is a very experienced practitioner, particularly in high-net-worth cases. She provides clear and accurate advice to clients which is always realistic.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joanne Coen, Sarah Ward