Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : West Midlands
Band 1
Chambers Review
Anthony Collins has a well-known team in Birmingham handling a range of family law issues, both matrimonial and children-related. The financial remedies team offers advice and representation in complex matrimonial disputes, along with valuable experience in financial forensic analysis. The specialist childcare team is highly regarded and supports clients in cases involving child abuse as well as domestic violence, with notable expertise in representing vulnerable individuals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their knowledge of the law and what can or cannot be done makes them stand out. They were able to work well under pressure, with extremely complex matters, and their advice was always spot-on."
"Everyone at Anthony Collins is efficient, knowledgeable about their area of expertise and readily available to deal with concerns or problems as they arise."
"I always felt Anthony Collins were working very closely with me. They always took time to listen to my opinions and quickly responded to any questions that I had. Their caring support was invaluable."
"They showed attention to detail and got to grips with the issues quickly."
"The team was dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for me and my family. Every interaction was timely and seemed tailored to me, which made me feel valued as a client."
"Their knowledge of the law and what can or cannot be done makes them stand out. They were able to work well under pressure, with extremely complex matters, and their advice was always spot-on."
"Everyone at Anthony Collins is efficient, knowledgeable about their area of expertise and readily available to deal with concerns or problems as they arise."
"I always felt Anthony Collins were working very closely with me. They always took time to listen to my opinions and quickly responded to any questions that I had. Their caring support was invaluable."
"They showed attention to detail and got to grips with the issues quickly."
"The team was dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for me and my family. Every interaction was timely and seemed tailored to me, which made me feel valued as a client."
Notable Practitioners
Elizabeth Wyatt's matrimonial finance practice sees her regularly advising clients on complex financial remedy proceedings, often with cross-border aspects. She can also assist with private children law disputes.
"Elizabeth's support during my divorce was outstanding. She was always there when I needed her and never pressuring me for a response."
"She is a safe pair of hands and a steady rudder."
"Elizabeth takes an overall view of the way a case is heading, summarises the outcome and may thus negotiate fair and equitable costs in supporting her clients."
Head of the children team, Jas Tamber frequently represents parents and guardians in complex care proceedings, including those that relate to domestic abuse and non-accidental injuries. He has noted experience representing vulnerable clients such as those with serious learning difficulties.
"Jas is very experienced at what he does."
Christopher Lloyd-Smith represents clients in divorce and separation proceedings and receives particular praise for his mediation skills. He is knowledgeable in financial matters as well as child arrangement orders.
"He is someone who clients and other lawyers completely trust - if you go to him and his team, you know that he will do his very best to sort you out."
"He has a real ability to connect with the client, he's very human and clients are able to build strong relationships with him."
"Christopher is exceedingly approachable and works extremely well with solicitors who are opponents in the case, while continuing to give honest and realistic advice to the clients."
"He has got a terrific sense of humour and is able to introduce that when needed, but he has also got extensive legal knowledge."
Maria Ramon advises clients on divorce proceedings, with expertise in both financial provisions and child arrangement orders. She has experience in cases involving claims of abuse and domestic violence, and is also a trained family mediator.
"Maria is pragmatic and sensible with clients. She has their best interests at heart and you know they will get what they expect."
"You can talk to Maria about how to move a case forward - you know you can sort the case out with her."
"Maria was great at unpicking what is a very technical matter."
Senior associate Andrew Crumpton has a burgeoning practice in the space. He has notable experience advising clients on care proceedings relating to allegations of abuse and neglect.
"Andrew is a great lawyer. He's very knowledgeable and always makes me feel comfortable in speaking to him and discussing complex issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
West Midlands
Members
Provided by Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP