Family/Matrimonial

Lyons Davidson Solicitors in Bristol enjoys a healthy reputation for its work on international children matters, which includes wardship and abduction cases. The team sensitively handles complicated care proceedings arising out of suspected non-accidental injuries in children, and also advises on financial remedy issues for high net worth clients in disputes arising from relationship breakdowns.

"Lyons Davidson are very well-organised and they have good communication as a team. If you can't get hold of one of them you can get hold of the other one and they will know where to find the answer."

"Lyons Davidson are responsive, organised, consistent and really good skilled lawyers."

Philippa Morgan is well placed to advise on child abduction cases, including wardship and Hague Convention proceedings. She is head of family law at the firm. "Philippa Morgan is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. She really knows what she is doing and gives clear and correct advice to her clients." "Philippa is incredibly empathetic and dedicated to achieving the right outcome for the client." "Philippa has an amazing eye for what will and won't work before a judge. She is a brilliant tactician."

Donna Cummins regularly assists with private and public law children cases, including proceedings arising from non-accidental injuries. She frequently represents children and their guardians. "Donna Cummins sees the wood for the trees and doesn't get bogged down in the issues." "Donna Cummins is extremely hardworking and responsive. I can completely rely on her." "Donna Cummins is robust, sensible and thorough. She has a huge amount of knowledge and experience."

Iona Philips is experienced in handling both public and private children law cases. She has notable expertise in matters concerning domestic abuse. "Iona Philips is capable and skilled."