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The Edwards and Co Family and Matrimonial Department is led by Julie Tierney. https://www.chambersandpartners.com/UK/person/1558673/julie-tierney
Julie Tierney is ranked as a notable practitioner. She has expertise in Divorce and Ancillary Relief work, as well as experience in related children matters. Julie has been described by one client as having “an approachable manner, responds quickly to queries and gives sound advice”.

The dedicated Family Law Department has outstanding expertise in Divorce and Ancillary Relief matters. We have particular expertise advising high net-worth individuals in complex matters involving assets located outside the UK and cases involving business interests and agricultural assets.

The Department also acts for clients in children’s law issues and regularly appear before all Family Courts in Northern Ireland including the High Court. Practice Head, Julie Tierney, is an accredited member of the Children (NI) Order Panel. Associate Carla Fraser advises clients on all aspects of Family Law issues affecting children to include private and Public Law Proceedings. We are also experienced in dealing with Domestic Proceedings such as Non Molestation Order and Occupation Order Proceedings.

We have key relationships with other Family and Matrimonial Lawyers throughout the UK and further afield.

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What the Team is Known For

Edwards & Co's well-established family law team handles divorces, ancillary relief and related children law issues. The team is able to advise on matters involving overseas assets, real estate and business interests. The firm is also adept at handling cases involving international child law aspects, including the enforcement of maintenance orders and child abduction cases. It is further active in complex matrimonial finance and contact order proceedings, including those involving criminal offences.

Strengths

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This team is amazing. 

Family/Matrimonial respondent
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They are experts in their field and broke down complicated issues very simply for me to understand.

Family/Matrimonial respondent
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They provide an absolutely outstanding service. Everyone is very knowledgeable, empathetic and caring. 

Family/Matrimonial respondent
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The team at Edwards & Co had a depth and breadth of knowledge that meant I always felt confident and assured in my representation. 

Family/Matrimonial respondent
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From the barrister they selected to the receptionist front of house, the whole team ensured that I, as a customer, was in good hands.

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Notable Practitioners

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Julie Tierney assists clients with divorce proceedings and ancillary relief. She is also sought after for her multi-jurisdictional expertise on children cases.

Julie is outstanding in what she does. She is compassionate, empathetic and to the point.

I cannot rate Julie high enough. She made me feel at ease and her experience in this area was obvious.

Julie was extraordinarily supportive and helped me see the legal way forward. 

Julie provided excellent advice which was always clear and reassuring.

Julie took on a complex case with professionalism and empathy. I am very impressed with her ability to adapt.

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