Irwin Mitchell, Family/Matrimonial

About

Provided by Irwin Mitchell

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

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.

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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 respondent
UK

The whole team reply promptly. They are well informed and responsive on all aspects.

Family/Matrimonial respondent
UK

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 respondent
UK

The whole team reply promptly. They are well informed and responsive on all aspects.

Family/Matrimonial respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Mark Hands

Band 1

Mark Hands has a broad practice encompassing complex financial mandates and children matters. He is highly skilled in handling cases with international aspects including property portfolios and tax issues.

Mark is absolutely first class. He is incredibly clever and can see his way through a case from start to finish. His preparation and client care are amazing.

Mark is fantasic and talented at what he does.

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Sarah Balfour

Band 1

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.

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Zahra Pabani

Band 1

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.

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Rachel Baker

Band 3

Rachel Baker primarily handles matrimonial finance matters, including wealth protection agreements and ancillary relief. She is also knowledgeable in Children Act applications and is an accredited family mediator.

Rachel is brilliant: she is fantastic with clients and responsive.

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Marie Kilgallen

Up and Coming

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.

I was impressed with Marie; her advice was spot on.

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