Department profile
Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : West Midlands


Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors

Rankings

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Family/Matrimonial - West Midlands

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors is a well-regarded firm with offices across Shropshire and Herefordshire. It represents clients in financial matters involving trusts, pensions and overseas assets, such as divorce proceedings and prenuptial agreements, with notable expertise in cases concerning farming families. The team also supports clients in complex Children Act matters involving allegations of criminal behaviour and domestic abuse. The practice offers a range of dispute resolution options, including collaborative law services.

Strengths

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  • They are well informed, objective and very supportive. There is a wider understanding of the case within the department, and the decision-making process is based on facts and objectivity.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • I found everyone who I came into contact with excellent and very professional.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • The lawyers are meticulous, well prepared and give robust advice. They have a wealth of experience in this area of law, and clients can be confident that they are being advised by experts.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Sue Hodgson
    Band 2Sue Hodgson

    Sue Hodgson

    Sue Hodgson is based in Telford and maintains a strong reputation for her work in Children Act cases and child arrangement orders. She also advises on complex financial remedy cases.

    • Sue developed an incredibly strong practice because of her dedication. She gave balanced advice working well with clients' expectations.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Sue gives the best advice and is realistic and diligent. She is effective and speedy with responses.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Band 3Lisa Grimmett
    Band 3Lisa Grimmett

    Lisa Grimmett

    Lisa Grimmett handles matrimonial finance mandates and is noted for her strength in collaborative law proceedings.

    • Lisa pushes for a collaborative approach and she's very passionate about it.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Band 3Philippa Pearson
    Band 3Philippa Pearson

    Philippa Pearson

    Philippa Pearson is highlighted for her ability to handle a wide spectrum of financial disputes, particularly those that relate to landed estates and farming families.

    • She's a very sensible lawyer with a great manner.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors (3)

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