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Geldards LLP

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : East Midlands

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Geldards LLP

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Family/Matrimonial - East Midlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Geldards offers an experienced family law team, based in Derby and Nottingham. The practitioners support clients during financial and childcare disputes related to divorce and separation. The group is skilled in medium to high net worth cases involving businesses, farming, inherited assets, offshore property and pensions. Additionally, the members are knowledgeable in child arrangement orders and Children Act proceedings, including cases involving domestic abuse. The team offers a range of alternative dispute resolution services, including family mediation, arbitration and collaborative law processes.

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Strengths

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  • The individual lawyers were superb, but they also worked together as a seamless team when needed.

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  • The Geldards team is very keen on getting the best outcome for a client but at the same time fully realistic about where the matter is going.

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  • The team has an excellent understanding of the complex nature of individuals' wealth and asset base.

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  • The Geldards team has strong practical skills throughout.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Fiona Apthorpe
    Fiona Apthorpe

    Fiona Apthorpe

    Fiona Apthorpe is a matrimonial finance specialist whose work includes complex mandates concerning business shareholdings, property portfolios and spousal maintenance disputes.

    • Fiona was very personable and professional. I felt understood and that my emotions were respected.

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    • I enjoy liaising with Fiona; her professionalism and empathy are first-rate.

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    • Fiona is highly experienced and it always shows.

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    • Fiona's judgement and knowledge of the law are above and beyond. She's an excellent solicitor.

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    • Fiona is hugely organised, realistic and pragmatic. She is first-class.

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  • Claire Dean
    Claire Dean

    Claire Dean

    Claire Dean maintains a broad practice, acting for clients on financial remedy proceedings as well as children-related matters. She also has notable experience in cases concerning domestic abuse.

    • Claire never stops; she thinks about clients and what they need. She is encouraging of her team and an amazing lawyer.

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