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Lyons Davidson Solicitors

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : South West


Lyons Davidson Solicitors

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Family/Matrimonial - South West

Band 2

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

The team features top-quality solicitor advocates backed up by excellent, knowledgeable and helpful support staff.

The team are easy to work with, friendly and supportive. They provide good communication.

They have a strong set of public law children practitioners who are always on hand to communicate with.

The team has expertise and experience in dealing with child abduction proceedings at all levels of complexity.

The team stand out for their attention to detail, client care and realistic advice.

Notable practitioners
Philippa Morgan

Philippa Morgan is well placed to advise on child abduction cases, including wardship and Hague Convention proceedings.

Philippa is a leader in her field and she has unparalleled experience in dealing with all types of child abduction proceedings.


Donna Cummins
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 is absolutely an excellent solicitor who is highly experienced in the most complex work.

Donna provides clear and pragmatic advice to clients while robustly fighting their corner.

Donna is brilliant, I would always rely on her to be a child's solicitor.

She is deeply committed to the welfare of vulnerable clients.


Iona Phillips

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

She is an excellent solicitor.

Iona is comfortable dealing with novel and complex cases.

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