Well known for his sympathetic yet robust approach in helping his clients to achieve their goals, Nic is a hugely experienced family law and divorce expert. Heading up the Family Department, he deals with a range of cases including divorce, separation, financial settlements and cohabitation issues. Nic is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme which demonstrates his specialist knowledge and expertise in family law.

Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum of family and matrimonial matters including divorce, associated financial and property disputes, children cases, and cohabitation issues. Charlotte has particular strengths in cases involving significant or complex assets, including those involving off-shore trusts, tax and foreign property, as well as complex and challenging children matters. As an experienced collaborative law practitioner and a dedicated member of Resolution, Charlotte always works to resolve issues in a swift and constructive manner with the client’s best interests in mind. For cases where the opposition requires a firmer hand, Charlotte can be a tenacious and robust advocate in order to reach a fair outcome. Her professionalism and counsel are deemed exemplary and at the forefront of Charlotte’s approach is a focus on providing her clients with the help and support they need to navigate an emotional time in their lives whilst guiding them to a successful conclusion.

Recognised as a leading expert in the field of family law, Mark is well known for his meticulous approach to case preparation alongside a proactive and tough stance when negotiating the best outcomes for his clients. Partner and Head of the Family Department at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’, Mark provides advice and representation to a varied client base, from business owners and professionals, to parents and spouses, to sportspeople and clients with international connections. His authority in family law is further underpinned by him holding two part-time judicial appointments: as a Deputy District Judge dealing with all types of civil and family cases, and as a Recorder specialising in more complex private and public law children proceedings. He is also authorised as a specialist complex financial remedies/family money Judge. As is to be expected, Mark practises in all areas of family law, with a particular specialism in family finances including high-value or complex cases in relation to contested trusts, estates, property, pensions, inheritances, and Court of Protection matters. He is noted for his calm and insightful analysis and can progress matters through the court process or by using a more collaborative approach to assist a settlement – he is a trained collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution. Recognised for yet another year as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK, Mark is described as a “true professional” with clients commenting on his exceptional knowledge of the law whilst maintaining a compassionate approach.

A Director at this reputable law firm supporting clients in the Altrincham area, Ron’s accumulated wealth of knowledge gained over 30 years in practice allows him to oversee all types of family law matters, including divorce and separation, financial issues and matters relating to children. He is a dedicated member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme demonstrating his expertise in the field of matrimonial and family law. Ron is praised for his handling of family law cases, noting his depth of legal knowledge, his focus on resolving matters quickly and amicably, and his ability to remove the complexity from legal situations. He is also able to handle matters relating to wills, probate and estate administration.