Cathryn Smith
"Friendly"
Porter Dodson
Yeovil
Noted as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK, Cathryn has a strong reputation amongst her clients, colleagues and legal peers within the local area and is recognised for her commercial mind and expert negotiation skills. She handles a range of cases involving complex financial claims, disputes regarding children, and divorce and separation, usually on behalf of high-net-worth individuals, including CEOs, farmers, lawyers, members of the medical profession, and members of the Armed Forces. Part of Cathryn’s work also involves negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She is a valued member of Resolution.
Very very professional and friendly service. Good sound advice given in my particular case. All very well explained and listened to my requirements and written into the document. Very good, very pleased.
Simone DeMaria
Gareth Webb & Co
Yeovil
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, Simone is a well-versed and extremely capable family lawyer. She specialises in divorce and separation as well as private Children Act matters and assists with obtaining and defending non-molestation orders and occupation orders. A member of Resolution, Simone prides herself on her cost-effective and sympathetic manner. She is also happy to assist clients with drafting wills and change of name deeds.
Jan Bailey
"Professional"
AmicusLaw
Yeovil
With a wealth of experience and knowledge under her belt, Jan is an expert family law specialist at this trusted firm. She handles a wide spectrum of cases from complex divorce, separation and financial settlement, to wealth protection matters involving the drafting and executing of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She is particularly well versed in children matters and offers support and understanding to those in vulnerable situations. Clients can expect an approachable and empathetic service from Jan, representing their interests with sensible, constructive advice and helping them find the best possible solution.
An amazing, professional, efficient and people friendly firm that performs to the highest level in every area. Can not recommend highly enough.
Louise Gidley
"Excellent"
Battens Solicitors
Yeovil
Known for her prompt, professional and sensitive manner, Louise has practised exclusively in family law for over 17 years and is a Director and Head of the Family Team at this reputable law firm. She is a specialist in cases relating to divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, separation and the resolution of children and financial matters. Her work also involves negotiating and drafting cohabitation agreements and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Louise is able to undertake complex public law cases involving children and is a dedicated member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme. Her focus is to resolve family matters in a constructive and conciliatory manner. When court proceedings are unavoidable, these are conducted with expertise and sensitivity with an emphasis on achieving the best outcome for her clients.
We used Battens Yeovil, who gave an excellent service. Very quick to reply to any questions. Would highly recommend them.
Cathryn Smith
Porter Dodson
Broadwalk House, Clockwise House, Southernhay W, Exeter EX1 1TS
Simone DeMaria
Gareth Webb & Co
Yeovil Innovation Centre, Barracks Cl, Copse Rd, Yeovil BA22 8RN
Jan Bailey
AmicusLaw
761 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6RN, UK
Louise Gidley
Battens Solicitors
7 Gay St, Bath BA1 2PH, UK