Family/Matrimonial

Ashtons Legal has a notable family law practice and is regularly called upon to handle financial remedy proceedings involving agricultural assets, high-value properties and substantial pensions. It also advises on prenuptial agreements. The firm offers strong collaborative law capabilities as well as experience in other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Ashtons has offices in Cambridge, Ipswich, Norwich and Bury St Edmonds.

"They are responsive, organised and have a good insight into people - which is a crucial skill in family law. The solicitors are upfront, straightforward and provide good advice to clients."

Mary Pearce is an experienced family lawyer based in the Bury St Edmunds office of Ashtons. She handles a range of family law matters including divorce and private children cases. "Mary has a natural authority and is incredibly sensible. Clients trust her implicitly and she exudes both experience and common sense."

Joanna Cotgrove leads the firm's Cambridge team. She assists clients with the creation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as well as advising them on divorce proceedings and child arrangements. "Joanna is a really calm, soothing presence, especially when managing extremely anxious clients." "Joanna has an excellent client care manner. She has a good balance in how she fights her client's corner yet manages their expectation."

Sameena Manzar is a senior associate in the Cambridge office. She advises clients on a range of matrimonial finance matters, such as financial remedy and prenuptial agreements, along with private children law matters including international abduction cases. "Sameena is a creative thinker who is incredibly helpful to counsel in the run-up to a hearing, and is very perceptive regarding clients." "Sameen is very thorough and meticulous in the preparation of her cases. She leaves no stone unturned." "Sameena is a dream solicitor: everything is quite simple with her, she has your back and she is incredibly hard-working."