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Ward Hadaway LLP

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : North East


Ward Hadaway LLP

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Family/Matrimonial - North East

Band 2

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What the Team is Known For

Ward Hadaway is respected for its extensive experience in matrimonial finance and private child cases, including high-value divorce proceedings. The team also often represents clients in care proceedings, particularly those complicated by medical needs and evidence. It is also able to advise on cross-border cases and cultural family issues, including international adoption.

Strengths

The team is well-rounded, passionate about furthering its expertise and great with complex public law proceedings.

The team is well led and client-focused, with a range of knowledge.

Notable practitioners
Gemma Iceton

Gemma Iceton handles both financial remedy and children arrangements relating to divorce and separation proceedings.

Gemma is a professional that is well respected, consistent and dependable.

Gemma is good with clients and a good advocate.


Louise Masters

Louise Masters advises on the full spectrum of private family law, from prenuptial agreements through to financial remedy, children arrangements and disputes involving non-molestation orders and possible domestic abuse.

An excellent family lawyer with a fantastic reputation in the region.

She cares about her clients and getting the right outcome for them and the family as a whole. I always enjoy working with Louise and know she will give sensible and pragmatic advice.

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