Department profile
Thrings LLP

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Thrings LLP

Rankings

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Family/Matrimonial - The South

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Thrings has a thriving family department in Romsey, known for its expertise across a wide range of matrimonial finance and children law matters. The team frequently advises clients with substantial business assets, as well as farming families, on divorce proceedings and wealth protection agreements. It also assists with disputes concerning child arrangements orders.

Strengths

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  • Thrings' solicitors reliably provide first-rate advice and are to be relied upon when clients are in need.

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  • Its solicitors are excellent family lawyers with a particular expertise in alternative dispute resolution.

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  • The team is very clear and concise with advice and its responses are always very timely.

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  • The support is all to a high standard and with brilliant transparency and excellent communication.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Sally Pike
    Band 1Sally Pike

    Sally Pike

    Sally Pike regularly advises on high-value matrimonial finance cases involving complex business, property and pensions aspects. She also handles Children Act proceedings.

    • Sally Pike is a first-rate family lawyer and an excellent mediator. She's very supportive, sympathetic and highly knowledgeable.

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    • Clients love her and opponents fear her. She gives brilliant advice and is eager to settle matters where she can, but is never afraid of a fight when it's needed.

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  • Up and ComingKate Barber
    Up and ComingKate Barber

    Kate Barber

    Katy Barber is recognised for her expertise on matrimonial finance matters, particularly those with cross-border elements.

    • Katy is very professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, proactive and quick to respond and to take action.

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    • Katy Barber is excellent. She works tirelessly so as to achieve great outcomes for her clients.

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    • Katy is an excellent collaborative lawyer and highly knowledgeable. She understands the importance of supporting the client and working with other experts to give them the right level of support.

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