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Our team of family solicitors is carefully structured to ensure that clients get the right level of legal and specialist support for the wide variety of legal issues that face modern families. We know that no two families are the same and we take the time to understand the intricacies and sensitivities of the situations often faced. We tactfully attune our legal advice to their needs, delivering proactive solutions that are personal, yet commercial.


Our family law specialists pride themselves on approaching each case with empathy, understanding, and minimal stress throughout the process. By looking beyond the immediate, we ensure that personal and professional interests are protected both now, and long into the future. The team is highly regarded in all areas of family law with a particular speciality in complex children and high value financial remedy proceedings.

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Family/Matrimonial - East Midlands

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shakespeare Martineau has a highly recommended team advising clients on the full spectrum of family law matters, from international financial disputes to sensitive children law cases. Its members are regularly instructed on complex financial remedy matters involving business structures and trusts as well as handling the negotiation of prenuptial agreements. The firm's key office is in Leicester, though it can offer wider strength across its various locations in the Midlands.

Strengths

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The team understood my position clearly and instructed excellent experts to assist.

Family/Matrimonial respondent
UK

The lawyers at Shakespeare Martineau demonstrate a broad and versatile expertise.

Family/Matrimonial respondent
UK

All the lawyers I have dealt with are exceptional and they have unparalleled support from the team.

Family/Matrimonial respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Katherine Marshall
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Katherine Marshall
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Katherine Marshall is recognised for her ability to handle disputes concerning both financial settlements and child custody arrangements following divorce and separation. She also advises clients on issues related to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Katherine's attention to detail is second to none and her client care is great.

Katherine was brilliant. She was very knowledgeable, understanding and knew exactly what I needed to bring my matter to a conclusion.

She balances her legal expertise with a compassionate approach, demonstrating genuine care for the well-being of her clients while maintaining the highest professional standards.

She does not shy away from giving clients difficult advice but does so in a manner which reassures them that they are being listened to.

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Sonia Bachu
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Sonia Bachu
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Band 3

Sonia Bachu is adept at handling matters such as divorce proceedings and postnuptial agreements, including those with associated childcare arrangements.

Sonia is an expert negotiator and she has a strong determination to achieve a fair result.

Sonia brings an exceptional depth of knowledge to her cases. She is a highly skilled negotiator, known for her calm yet tenacious approach, which ensures key issues are addressed effectively.

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Shakespeare Martineau

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Katherine Marshall
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Katherine Marshall
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Band 1
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Sonia Bachu
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Sonia Bachu
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Band 3
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Members

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Helen Bowns

Head of Department