The ‘proactive and dynamic’ family team at Clarion has in-depth experience in complex financial settlements, often advising business owners and high-net-worth individuals. Team head Rachel Spencer Robb joined from LCF Law in May 2024, supported by Siobhan Jeffels who is noted for her ’ knowledge, professionalism and presence’, with particular expertise regarding farming divorces. Jane Ingleby departed the team to Mills & Reeve LLP, while Sarah Manning headed to Hall Brown Family Law, in December 2023. Justine Osmotherley retired in June 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Clarion is a very large firm which manages to retain the feel of a small one. They give very individual, personal service and never feel or come across to clients as corporate.’

  • ‘I have worked with Siobhan Jeffels on several occasions and I am always very impressed by her knowledge, professionalism and presence, yet she always remains very approachable and easy for her clients to engage with.’

  • ‘Siobhan Jeffels is clever, pragmatic, knows where the real issues are and does not waste time arguing points where they are not. She is personable and non-aggressive but where she argues she does so strongly, yet wholly courteously and with real intelligence. A breath of fresh air.’

  • 'Siobhan Jeffels has an excellent technical ability and a specialism in farming. The team have a great collaboration with the other teams in the firm such as private wealth, corporate and conveyancing to give clients a full service package which they appreciate.’
  • 'Grace Parker is a stand out associate for her technical ability.'
  • ‘The team are proactive and dynamic. They have a breadth and depth of expertise across all types of family law work.’

  • ‘Grace Parker is a brilliantly attentive, shrewd and charming associate. A perceptive legal mind within her field, good humoured and candid in equal measure. She’ll go far.’

  • ‘Each individual I’ve worked with are all exceptional in what they are doing, they make you feel comfortable and confident.'

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Siobhan Jeffels, Rachel Spencer Robb

Other key lawyers

Charlotte Davies, Grace Parker, Sandeep Sandhu