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Mills & Reeve LLP

Family/Matrimonial

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Mills & Reeve LLP

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Family/Matrimonial - North West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Mills & Reeve has a strong reputation for handling complex wealth protection and financial remedy cases for high net worth clients. The Manchester family team ably handles litigation, mediation and collaborative law matters and works closely with the firm's corporate and private client teams to provide a fully rounded service. It remains active on international children matters, including relocations to foreign jurisdictions, and also offers advice on fertility and surrogacy law.
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Strengths

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  • They provided an outstanding level of service and responsiveness.

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  • The team is efficient, organised and took a sensible and effective approach. It is a fantastic team at all levels that is able to handle a variety of work.

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  • The team at Mills & Reeve are standout providers for family legal services with a focus on non-court dispute resolution.

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  • The team I worked with were both very experienced and knowledgeable, but also very supportive and empathetic.

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  • Mills & Reeve took the time to understand the specifics of the situation and form a tactical and proactive approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alison Bull
    Alison Bull

    Alison Bull

    Alison Bull is a qualified mediator and collaborative lawyer who assists clients with resolving family disputes of all kinds, with a strong focus on avoid court proceedings where possible.

    • Alison's skills are second to none. She has the uncanny ability to get everyone around her straight to the point on an issue. She is at the top of her game.

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    • Alison Bull is very much a leader in the field in Manchester. She has a stellar reputation, which is deserved.

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    • I had every confidence in the advice and support Alison gave me.

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    • Alison Bull is renowned for her expertise in family law. She is pleasant and professional to deal with, while also being friendly and approachable.

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    • Alison is a standout lawyer and the go-to mediator in the North West. She is truly excellent.

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  • Andrew Moore
    Andrew Moore

    Andrew Moore

    Andrew Moore is trained in mediation and collaborative law proceedings. He focuses on advising clients on financial remedy following divorce, and also assists with arrangements regarding children.

    • Andrew Moore is an exceptional lawyer who is clear, concise and sensible. He also looks after his clients incredibly well.

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    • Andrew provided great and timely advice.

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  • Sue Brookes
    Sue Brookes

    Sue Brookes

    Sue Brookes assists clients with prenuptial agreements and divorce proceedings. She is collaboratively trained and has experience handling family mediation.

    • Sue is an excellent mediator and an accomplished lawyer. She is approachable and reassuring to clients, while also being thorough and smart in her work.

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    • Sue has been a rock.

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    • Sue Brookes is a well-respected practitioner who stands out particularly for her work in non-court dispute resolution.

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  • Rose-Marie Drury
    Rose-Marie Drury

    Rose-Marie Drury

    Rose-Marie Drury regularly advises clients on financial remedy and private children disputes. She is also noted for her strong expertise in fertility and surrogacy law.

    • She is incredibly talented.

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    • Rose-Marie was very empathetic and supportive. She was always happy to take the time to explain any concerns I had.

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    • Rose-Marie is fantastic. She offers excellent client care and technical knowledge.

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    • She is great with detail and very bright.

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