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Provided by JMW Solicitors LLP

A unique offering, developed over years of practising family law at a high level, ensures each one of JMW’s clients benefits from a clear supportive strategy from the outset, and one that is tactically realistic and cost effective.

With industry leading experts in a wide range of family law, from surrogacy and adoption to complex matrimonial finance, JMW’s versatility and compassion are core features to our client approach.

Knowing when to fight and when to stand still are essential tactics we believe each client and their case deserves as we strive to achieve excellent results at all stages of family life; from pre- or postnuptial agreements, through to marriage, civil partnerships, children or divorce, we are always in our client’s corner.

Discreet, compassionate, creative and committed, JMW’s family department, led by Elspeth Kinder and Michael Chapman, are at the leading edge of family law. Focusing on developing a strong strategy from the outset and making full use of our national and international reach, best places the department to offer expert and leading advice on all matters pertaining to family law.

Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial - North West

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

JMW Solicitors has an impressive presence in the North West, with key offices in both Manchester and Liverpool. The team possesses noted expertise across a broad spectrum of complex family matters, handling high-value financial remedy cases involving pensions, businesses and trusts, as well as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. It is also adept at children law, including international cases and matters related to fertility law and surrogacy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Pickering
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David Pickering
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Senior Statespeople
David Pickering is regarded as a stalwart in the Manchester market and has enviable experience handling financial remedy proceedings for high net worth clients.

David is the premium lawyer in his field in Manchester. He deals with complex matters in a professional and successful way.

Abigail Bennett
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Abigail Bennett
2
Band 2

Abigail Bennett is a barrister in the firm's Manchester office with an excellent reputation for family work. She provides advocacy during financial remedy proceedings, often involving high-value assets.

Beverley Jones
2
Beverley Jones
2
Band 2

Beverley Jones handles a wide array of private cases concerning divorce and relationship breakdown, including both financial and children matters. Her experience includes cases concerning surrogacy, child relocation and abuse allegations.

Beverley is bright and she gives sensible and pragmatic advice.

Beverley is an outstanding lawyer.

Beverley is a fierce litigator, who fights for her client's corner very hard. She gives her cases her all.

She strikes the ideal balance between being assertive when required and also fair in her approach. She is always focused on securing the best outcome, even in the most sensitive and complex cases.

Elspeth Kinder
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Elspeth Kinder
2
Band 2

Elspeth Kinder specialises in matrimonial finance cases, particularly with regard to high net worth individuals and businesspeople.

Michael Chapman
2
Michael Chapman
2
Band 2

Michael Chapman specialises in matrimonial finance cases. He has notable expertise in matters with cross-border aspects.

Pauline McNamara
3
Pauline McNamara
3
Band 3

Pauline McNamara has considerable expertise acting for high net worth clients on financial remedy proceedings.

Pauline is impressive in every aspect of her practice.

Katie Lowe
4
Katie Lowe
4
Band 4

Katie Lowe regularly assists clients with complex financial remedies as well as associated children arrangements during divorce and separation proceedings.

Ruth Kearns
4
Ruth Kearns
4
Band 4

Ruth Kearns has many years' experience in family law. She showcases particular strength in handling contentious divorces and complex financial remedy matters.

Ruth is extremely competent.

Ruth is friendly and approachable.

Ranked Lawyers at
JMW Solicitors LLP

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North West

Family/Matrimonial

David Pickering
S
David Pickering
S
Senior Statespeople
Abigail Bennett
2
Abigail Bennett
2
Band 2
Beverley Jones
2
Beverley Jones
2
Band 2
Elspeth Kinder
2
Elspeth Kinder
2
Band 2
Michael Chapman
2
Michael Chapman
2
Band 2
Pauline McNamara
3
Pauline McNamara
3
Band 3
Katie Lowe
4
Katie Lowe
4
Band 4
Ruth Kearns
4
Ruth Kearns
4
Band 4