Chambers Review
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Family/Matrimonial - North West
What the Team is Known For
Stephensons in Manchester is recognised for its expertise in handling a wide range of public law work related to children, including complex care proceedings. The team is also well versed in handling private children cases and financial remedy matters.
Strengths
They provide clients with sensible and pragmatic advice in all areas.
When I am working with Stephensons I am confident that I am being afforded consistent, reliable and child-focused advice.
Stephensons look to achieve the best outcomes for the children and adults they work with.
The department is set apart by its excellent client care and its attention to detail.
They are very hard workers. They also have very engaged and caring lawyers and staff.
Notable practitioners
Victoria Gethin specialises in child care proceedings and has broad experience working across matters involving children and domestic abuse.
She is a very effective team leader who is charismatic and intelligent.
Victoria leads an exceptional team of gifted lawyers and she commands respect from those who work with and for her.
Jackie Price is an expert in children law, with experience handling both public and private matters. She is especially skilled in representing clients during complex care proceedings.
Jackie offers an excellent service, giving clients clear and robust advice while representing them in an excellent manner.
Jackie is a strong and competent advocate for children. She is hard-working, consistent and always reliable.
Jackie is involved in high complexity cases, particularly in terms of representing children, and she is well thought of by guardians.
She always impresses with her practicality and her straightforward approach.
Jackie is a consistently impressive individual.
Rachel Bennet is sought after for her deep expertise in children law. She is particularly adept at representing clients in matters involving children's safety.
An excellent lawyer with client care at the heart of everything she does.
Rachel is a very good family lawyer.
Rachel is an exceptional lawyer and very skilled.
She goes above and beyond her role to ensure that the voice of the child is represented in proceedings.