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Collins Solicitors

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley


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Family/Matrimonial - Thames Valley

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Collins Solicitors advises on all aspects of divorce and separation disputes, including financial remedy cases for high net worth individuals. The Watford-based team also handles complex public care work, including cases where neglect and domestic abuse are alleged, with particular expertise in cases concerning non-accidental injuries. It is further able to act on private children matters.
Strengths

Everyone is very professional and helpful and everything is dealt with promptly and efficiently.

Collins is a firm that punches above its weight in terms of children work.

Collins Solicitors takes a highly organised and friendly approach. I am very happy with the advice and support throughout a tough period.

The team is very knowledgeable and covers all aspects, offering various solutions to any challenges.

Notable practitioners
Danielle Messenger

Danielle Messenger is highly skilled in handling complex financial cases involving significant assets. She also handles Children Act proceedings.

I really love working with Danielle. She goes above and beyond for clients and she always knows the case inside-out.

Danielle Messenger is a complete standout solicitor. Her organisation is really brilliant and works so well with counsel, you really feel like you're working as a team. She's a complete delight.

Danielle’s extensive experience in family law is evident. She makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Her advice is always clear and consistent, enabling you to make well-informed decisions.


Donna Downes

Donna Downes is a talented and child-centred solicitor who specialises in public law. She often represents guardians, as well as children directly, in complex and sensitive care proceedings.

Donna Downes is a truly great solicitor with an eye for detail and is excellent in representing guardians.

Donna is a proactive, responsive and tactical litigator. She ensures that cases she is involved in keep the interests of the child at the centre of everything she does.

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