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Irwin Mitchell

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : West Midlands


Irwin Mitchell

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About

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We continue to offer the full range of Family Law services and act for a wide variety of clients from ultra–high-net-worth individuals to business owners and professionals. We pride ourselves on offering excellent advice and service and have been praised for offering London quality advice for regional prices.

Our client base includes -

•          Entrepreneurs;

•          landed gentry;

•          Affluent female market;

•          highly skilled professionals;

•          sports professionals;

•          CEOs;

•          spouses and partners of multi-millionaires; and

•          Vulnerable clients who have received large PI settlements

 

 We have two new service lines. 

•          Mediation – we serve our clients nationally dealing with all aspects of family law. 

•          Counselling and Coaching – we have an in-house coach/counsellor and provide free initial sessions to all our clients. 

 

From a referrer perspective we have created two new programmes –

•          Intermediary programme – we ensure we have the knowledge and connections required in the marketplace to give clients a seamless transition to the next professional of their choosing

•          Priority Client Programme – we work with certain organisations providing support to employees going through a family difficulty and support in preparing wills and considering tax planning.

We are also the sole legal partner for Sports Media World.

 

Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial - West Midlands

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Irwin Mitchell has an outstanding family practice in Birmingham with an impressive bench of highly respected practitioners. It offers the entire range of family law services, frequently acting for high net worth individuals. The team handles high-value prenuptial agreements and financial remedy matters, as well as cases involving overseas assets, trusts and corporate interests. The group has additional expertise in international pensions law. Its members also represent clients in complex Children Act proceedings.

Strengths

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  • I would refer anyone who is getting divorced to Irwin Mitchell. They've got excellent people from top to bottom and provide a really good service for their clients.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • The whole team reply promptly. They are well informed and responsive on all aspects.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Sarah Balfour
    Band 1Sarah Balfour

    Sarah Balfour

    Sarah Balfour frequently acts in financial proceedings including prenuptial agreements and ancillary relief, with additional experience in Children Act matters.

    • Sarah is a brilliant lawyer.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Band 1Zahra Pabani
    Band 1Zahra Pabani

    Zahra Pabani

    Zahra Pabani excels in handling high net worth matrimonial finance disputes that feature complex business, trust and pension arrangements. She also advises on private children matters.

    • Zahra is superb. She is understanding but very clear about what is possible and what can be achieved.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Up and ComingMarie Kilgallen
    Up and ComingMarie Kilgallen

    Marie Kilgallen

    Marie Kilgallen routinely provides counsel on financial issues arising from divorce proceedings, including those concerning business assets and complex property structures. She has notable experience of advising high net worth individuals.
    • Marie is a ten out of ten across the board, she's brilliant.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • I was impressed with Marie; her advice was spot on.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

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