Family/Matrimonial

Hunt & Coombs Solicitors has a highly regarded team in Peterborough advising on complex children's matters as well as high-value divorces. The firm's expertise includes Schedule 1 applications and children's contact and residence issues, as well as cases that involve allegations of abuse, assisting clients with non-molestation and occupation orders and also representing them in public care proceedings. The firm is experienced in collaborative law while also skilled in traditional litigation and has further expertise in complex pensions disputes arising in a family law context.

"They have a diverse team and clients are very positive about the service."

Farhana Butt has experience in the full range of family law matters, including high-value financial remedies and TOLATA proceedings as well as public and private children law cases. "Farhana is very good at picking out the important points of a case." "Farhana is a highly competent professional who demonstrates strong leadership and a compassionate approach to family work." "Farhana gives very sound advice, manages client expectations and isn't overly reliant on counsel. She has really sound judgement and is not fazed by technical difficulties." "Farhana is hugely experienced and commands great client loyalty. She is very hard-working and is very well respected."

Hannah Byatt is head of family and divides her time between the firm's Peterborough and St Neots offices. She advises clients on financial remedy proceedings as well as public and private children law, including cross-border disputes and cases of alleged parental alienation. "Hannah has an incredible recall of the details of a case." "She is incredibly tactful - firm but kind."

Katie Coles is developing a strong practice as a family lawyer, representing clients going through divorce and separation on both financial remedy and child arrangements. "Katie is proactive in looking for solutions for clients." "Her case management is very impressive."