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Hall Brown Family Law

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Hall Brown Family Law

Rankings

About

Provided by Hall Brown Family Law

-         Five of the best known and most highly regarded matrimonial lawyers in Manchester/North West – Andrew Newbury, Beth Wilkins, Michael Devlin, James Brown and Sam Hall. All are recognised as Leading Individuals by Chambers and Partners – the highest number of ranked individuals in one firm in the North West.

-         Every single lawyer in the entire firm has been recruited from or worked at a family law department that has been recognised as the best in the country by Chambers and Partners.

-         Specialisms:

o   High net worth cases. Current cases range from £10m to in excess of £300m.

o   High profile cases. Current cases include over a dozen of the most famous sports stars in the world as well as high profile celebrities and business people.

o   Complex financial cases including trusts, complicated business structures and injunctions.

o   Assets across multiple jurisdictions.

o   Complex and unusual pension arrangements.

o   Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.

o   Divorce

o   Dissolution of civil partnerships.

o   Schedule 1 Children Act cases, including paternity claims brought against well-known individuals.

o   Co-habitation cases.

o   Highly complex children law cases including leave to remove, child abduction, adoption and public law.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Family/Matrimonial - North West

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Hall Brown has a recognised team of practitioners in Manchester experienced in handling all aspects of family matters, including high net worth financial issues as well as private children law. The firm's clients include high-profile personalities from the North West region who require advice on complex cases encompassing intricate business structures, investments and trusts. Hall Brown also advises on wealth protection issues and is skilled at managing matters which span multiple jurisdictions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • I think that they are absolutely outstanding across every different metric I can think of. Their level of organisation and client care is second to none.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Hall Brown Family Law is a top family law firm, heading up the list of firms I would recommend to my friends.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • They demonstrated a holistic grasp of complex issues and they cut through all the fluff and satellite issues.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • They are entirely client-focused and make their client's needs their first priority. They do not shy away from fighting their client's corner to get the best possible results.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • They are the go-to firm in the North West for financial remedy work.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Andrew Newbury
    Band 1Andrew Newbury

    Andrew Newbury

    Andrew Newbury is adept at handling complex family disputes and regularly represents clients in high-value financial remedy proceedings, often involving assets in multiple jurisdictions.
    • Andrew is a truly exceptional lawyer. When it comes to matrimonial finance, he is the complete package. If you have Andrew fighting for you, you will get the best possible result.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • I have always found him to be empathetic, calm, wise and backed by his significant experience and expertise.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • He is incredibly intelligent, compassionate, patient, utterly unflappable and fearless.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Andrew Newbury is a brilliant, level-headed lawyer with amazing attention to detail. His knowledge and understanding is exceptional. He explained the process and guided me through it perfectly.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Andrew Newbury is one of the best financial remedy lawyers in the country.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Band 1James Brown
    Band 1James Brown

    James Brown

    James Brown regularly acts for high net worth individuals during divorce proceedings, particularly where complex financial structures and jurisdictional issues are involved.

    • James is a visionary when it comes to family law. The ease with which he approaches even the most complex of cases is testament to his exceptional knowledge and skill in matrimonial finance matters.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Band 2Natalie Dickson
    Band 2Natalie Dickson

    Natalie Dickson

    Natalie Dickson advises clients on a wide array of family matters, including financial remedy proceedings, international relocations, Children Act proceedings and non-molestation orders.

    • I have total confidence in Natalie.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • She has a really strong reputation and she is confident in her approach. I am happy to work against her, even on difficult cases.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Natalie is always very organised and on top of details. She takes a constructive and collaborative approach and avoids any unnecessary drama.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Natalie is a really great family lawyer who is great with clients and down to earth.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • She is quite frankly exceptional and I feel very lucky that I have worked with her.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Band 2Sam Hall
    Band 2Sam Hall

    Sam Hall

    Sam Hall advises on complex financial remedy and divorce cases, with particular expertise in representing professional sportspeople. He is additionally adept at advising on cross-border matters.
    • Sam is always cool under fire. He maintains his composure and focus even in the most difficult of cases.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Sam is a force of nature.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Associates to watchAntonia Williamson
    Associates to watchAntonia Williamson

    Antonia Williamson

    Antonia Williamson regularly acts for clients in complex financial remedy cases, with further experience across a broad range of other matters, including nuptial agreements and Children Act proceedings.

    • Antonia has always been a constructive and considered opponent, with a good grasp of the issues and collaborative approach to getting them resolved.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • She is a superbly intelligent, wonderful and kind individual who is thoughtful and brilliant at everything she puts her mind to. I feel very lucky to have been looked after by her.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Antonia combines deep expertise and professionalism with a compassionate approach, providing exceptional support during what can be a challenging and emotional time.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • She is very empathetic and gives very careful advice.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Antonia operates at a level beyond her years.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Associates to watchMadelaine Hailey
    Associates to watchMadelaine Hailey

    Madelaine Hailey

    Madelaine Hailey has considerable expertise in matrimonial finance matters, advising clients on financial remedies and nuptial agreements.

    • Madelaine is an excellent lawyer. She is tenacious and hard-working for her clients.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Madelaine has an incredibly empathetic and compassionate approach. She is incredibly skilled at putting people at ease and couples this with exceptional skills as a family lawyer.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Madelaine is exceptional and I think that she will be a star of the future.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Hall Brown Family Law (6)

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