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Family/Matrimonial - Thames Valley

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The Oxford-based Mills & Reeve team has expertise advising on divorce and financial remedy proceedings, including matters involving business assets and company valuations. The firm is also adept at handling prenuptial agreements and proceedings involving children.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Claire Burton
3
Claire Burton
3
Band 3

Claire Burton has a particular specialism in children law, including notable experience in cases where abuse is alleged.

Claire is a diligent and dedicated solicitor with a wealth of experience dealing with complex children matters. She appreciates the human side of the work that she does and provides holistic support.

Claire Burton is a legal lioness: she is technically strong and her compassionate approach is appreciated.

Matthew Heyworth
3
Matthew Heyworth
3
Band 3

Matthew Heyworth assists clients with a broad range of family work, from divorce and financial remedy proceedings to contentious Children Act cases.

Matthew Heyworth is a standout; he is very sharp and his knowledge of case law is superb.

I recommend Matthew to others as a result of his professionalism, passion and fine attention to detail.

Matthew is an astute strategist and a go-to recommendation. He is always focused on outcomes and makes even the most difficult cases resolvable.

Tim Whitney
3
Tim Whitney
3
Band 3

Tim Whitney is recognised for his work acting on behalf of clients in high-value financial matters and additionally co-leads the firm's one-lawyer/two-client offering. He is frequently instructed by professional athletes and sportspeople in family law mandates.

Tim is extremely calm under pressure; I have never heard him get in any way flustered, and that translates into the way the client feels reassured.

Tim Whitney can be trusted to make the right strategic and commercial decisions but also to guide people through the process with empathy and kindness.

Tim is kind and compassionate but fully aware of where clients need to get to. His communication and calm demeanor is paramount to resolution.

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Thames Valley

Family/Matrimonial

Claire Burton
3
Claire Burton
3
Band 3
Matthew Heyworth
3
Matthew Heyworth
3
Band 3
Tim Whitney
3
Tim Whitney
3
Band 3
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