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Provided by Simons Muirhead Burton
The team at Simons Muirhead Burton regularly deal with issues of residence (where a child lives, and with whom), contact, and specific issue disputes, such as the choice of school. The Family department is known for its exceptional ability to deal with complex and emotionally charged family related matters and the legal issues that surround them. They support and guide those involved in the difficult circumstances of separation, divorce and the impact these may have on an entire family. In particular, we work closely to ensure the best outcome for any children involved. The team is proud to have been chosen as a regional partner of the charity Kids in the Middle, and to be given the opportunity to promote its ‘Voices in the Middle’ campaign within the Greater London area.
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Simons Muirhead Burton's family practice is well equipped to handle all manner of disputes arising in relation to child arrangements and welfare issues. The team represents parents in proceedings relating to existing contact and residence arrangements as well as assisting them with applications for non-molestation and prohibited steps orders. The firm is able to advise clients both on domestic and cross-border matters.
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Simons Muirhead Burton's reputation is excellent and its lawyers are empathetic, careful and focused on bringing resolution.
The firm offers a constructive approach and pragmatic solutions.
The team shows great expertise and provides first class advice.
The work is done with speed relieving the client of anxiety and stress. The team is extremely competent, caring and knowledgeable.
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Sarah Harding is an excellent lawyer; she's knowledgeable, kind and strategic.
Words are not enough to describe her brilliance. She took the stress away from me and my children due to her effective wisdom, her knowledge and her understanding of the whole situation.
Sarah is very good. She really gets on top of a case, makes the client feel confident and makes sure to take the right points in a case.
Tessa is superb, a tough but sympathetic lawyer.
Tessa Bray is a force of nature: she is hardworking while constantly thinking of the big picture and has a huge amount of experience in family law.
Tom is a very impressive lawyer.
Family/Children Law
Family/Children Law
Family/Children Law
Provided by Simons Muirhead Burton
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