Family/Matrimonial
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Band 2
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+44 (0)1865 781 000Chambers Review
Freeths houses a highly regarded team in Oxford that advises clients on financial remedies and childcare arrangements in the context of relationship breakdown. The team is experienced in representing clients in asset division matters involving overseas assets and complex business interests, as well as in maintenance enforcement proceedings. It offers robust ADR capabilities, including mediation services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freeths managed to resolve the issue with firm advice but without aggravating or escalating the situation."
"The Freeth team are great and they work together very well."
"What distinguishes Freeths is their analytical skill. Their speed and accuracy is so good and exceptional."
"Freeths answered all our questions promptly."
"Freeths protected my best interests without stacking up huge bills."
"Freeths managed to resolve the issue with firm advice but without aggravating or escalating the situation."
"The Freeth team are great and they work together very well."
"What distinguishes Freeths is their analytical skill. Their speed and accuracy is so good and exceptional."
"Freeths answered all our questions promptly."
"Freeths protected my best interests without stacking up huge bills."
Notable Practitioners
Gavin Scott is head of the family team. He typically advises high net worth clients on financial disputes and enforcement proceedings following divorce, while also assisting with cohabitation and prenuptial agreements.
"Gavin was very good at dealing with the client and giving them confidence."
"Gavin is a fantastic solicitor."
"Gavin Scott is a superb lawyer. He has an eye for detail and always has a strategic plan to achieve the best for his client."
Tom Burgess assists high net worth clients in complex financial matters, often involving overseas assets. He is experienced in ADR proceedings.
"I was very pleased with Tom Burgess and would recommend him."
"Tom is really calm and reassuring."
"He is very sensible and easy to deal with."