Family/Matrimonial - South West
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
They provide very good client care.
They are the most organised team I work for. Their presentation is always top-drawer.
The whole team provided a first-class service. Their understanding, empathy and explanations provided comfort during a difficult time.
They are one of the pre-eminent firms in the South West and they definitely stand out from the crowd.
They are definitely at the top of the tree, particularly for cases involving large family businesses, trusts or farming issues.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Barton advises on financial remedy proceedings arising from divorce and frequently assists with mandates involving farming assets and international issues.
Andrew's awareness, attention to detail, professionalism and empathy shone through at all times.
He is unflappable, even in the most difficult of cases. Additionally, his client care is second to none.
He provides his clients with that all-important reassurance during very difficult and emotional times.
Andrew is softly spoken but can be aggressive when he needs to be.
Andrew is probably the heaviest hitter in Exeter. He is very experienced, very practical and tough.
Sarah Atkinson is noted for her expertise in financial remedy proceedings, as well as in prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Sarah is intuitive and fights cases that need to be fought.
She punches well above her weight.
Sarah is head and shoulders above anyone else in the West Country.
Sarah understands the complexities that come with high-value cases.
Sarah has an amazing eye for detail, is extremely thorough and will challenge clients and counsel where appropriate.
Bill Wilkins is well placed to advise on public and private law children cases, with experience handling cases involving multiple jurisdictions. His experience also includes representing children in care proceedings.
He's a machine when it comes to his work and he is very well supported by his team.
Mark Smith focuses his family practice on children law, with notable expertise in both private and public cases.
Lizzie Smith is experienced in handling complex financial remedy matters and regularly acts for high net worth clients.
Lizzie is very personable and a real workhorse.
Lizzie is much loved by her clients.
Lisa Payne takes the lead on a range of family law matters, including financial disputes and Children Act proceedings.
Lisa is a dynamite family lawyer. She is sharp on the law, commercially adroit, and clients love her.
Lisa is a great support for clients in stressful cases.
She is really pleasant to deal with, amiable and personable.
