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The family department is one of the largest in Bristol and are recognised for the breadth of experience and expertise within the team, offering the full remit of Family and Matrimonial legal services. Every member of the dedicated matrimonial finance team is a Resolution-accredited specialist and most solicitors across the department hold at least one Law Society panel membership. The department is unique in having its own specialised team dedicated to assisting clients with all aspects of child arrangements, including Surrogacy and Parental Orders, as well as having developed its own domestic abuse team (DAT) who are able to provide support to vulnerable clients, often on an emergency basis. The family team also includes a large and extremely experienced care team, acting for parents, children and other family matters throughout the community in difficult and challenging public law proceedings.

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Family/Matrimonial - South West

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Barcan+Kirby in Bristol is noted for its adept handling of financial remedy proceedings arising from divorce. The team is additionally well placed to advise on private law children cases. The lawyers are experienced in acting for high net worth individuals, among other clients.

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Tom Powles
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Tom Powles
3
Band 3

Tom Powles is adept at handling sensitive matters, particularly in relation to shared care orders, changes of residence and contentious matrimonial finance cases.

Tom has an eye for the important issues in his cases and works hard to achieve their resolution.

He is very good at keeping a level head when things are acrimonious.

He is empathetic and approachable.

Tom gave excellent advice and support throughout the process.

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Tom Powles
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Tom Powles
3
Band 3

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