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Millar McCall Wylie

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


Millar McCall Wylie

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We have an established Family and Matrimonial Department  with a strong reputation across the full spectrum of family and matrimonial matters, grounded on its renowned commercial reputation and offering a rounded service for clients.  The Department is led by Clare Lenaghan,  who was previously a specialist family/matrimonial barrister,  and long standing  partner, Caroline Prunty,  and  offers a unique value to clients in terms of generating costs efficiencies and providing a comprehensive service .  The Department has acted in many confidential high-net-value matrimonial cases, including those which might otherwise have attracted much publicity, and it  prides itself on preserving the confidentiality and privacy of the  parties involved.  There are few  Family/Matrimonial Departments  in Northern Ireland  which have two  practitioners with the depth of  knowledge and experience  of Clare and Caroline .  We have  the capacity to handle a high caseload of complex cases,  and we continue to see an  expansion of high net worth  divorce and ancillary relief cases  and referrals from other jurisdictions, in particular, England and Wales. We believe that we are leaders  in the provision of  advice  on  pension relief  upon  divorce.  We have the ability to  draft  detailed  and complex financial Agreements and  pension Orders in house.  The firm is also a member of Reunite and continues to receive instructions and referrals in  difficult  Hague Convention and Brussels II bis case.

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Family/Matrimonial - Northern Ireland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Millar McCall Wylie provides advice on a range of matters including matrimonial finance as well as private and public children law. The team is adept at handling ancillary relief cases before the High Court, including matters featuring high-value pension structures, inheritance and property. It advises on complex child abduction and relocation matters with multi-jurisdictional aspects. The team has further experience in handling cases that involve claims of domestic violence and non-accidental injury.

Strengths

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  • The wider team were extremely efficient with timely replies and follow-ups.

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  • They are very knowledgeable and skilled with the desire to support clients at the core of their work.

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  • They provide excellent communication, advice and support. Everyone I have dealt with is professional and has assisted me.

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  • They are good at translating difficult and complex issues into an easily understandable format to allow me to make informed decisions.

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  • They handle a very stressful time for the client with compassion and explain everything so one has understanding at every stage.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Clare Lenaghan
    Band 1Clare Lenaghan

    Clare Lenaghan

    Clare Lenaghan is renowned for the scope of her family law expertise, which ranges from public child care proceedings to complex ancillary relief matters and prenuptial agreements.

    • Clare is an exceptional solicitor who has supported me through a very traumatic period of my life.

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    • She is an extremely skilled negotiator, has a strong ability to deal with complex issues, is an excellent communicator and is very professional in every aspect.

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    • She was a great person to work with and showed empathy and professionalism at all times, which was tremendously helpful to me.

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    • Clare put me at ease, answered my many questions and kept me focused on what I should be entitled to.

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    • Clare is thorough and practical and provides a high standard of service. Clients are treated with respect, dignity and empathy.

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  • Band 2Caroline Prunty
    Band 2Caroline Prunty

    Caroline Prunty

    Caroline Prunty advises clients on ancillary relief and children matters relating to relationship breakdowns. She has notable experience in the division of assets involving pensions, international properties and businesses.
    • She has met my needs and been able to provide sound advice to me to date.

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    • Caroline's commercial experience coupled with her matrimonial knowledge gives her a clear edge in complex financial remedy cases.

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    • Caroline is excellent: she is very approachable and supportive of her clients, pragmatic in her approach and her advice is always very clear and to the point.

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    • She excels at every turn.

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    • Caroline is very tentative and professional.

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