Family/Matrimonial

Berwins Solicitors advises on a wide range of family work, especially high-value divorce settlements and wealth protection measures. The team regularly represents high net worth individuals, including those with substantial business, property and farming assets as well as trusts.  The firm provides collaborative law options as well as other ADR services. It is adept at handling proceedings with an international element and assets held abroad. It is also well-versed in handling private children matters including child contact arrangements.

"Everyone involved is knowledgeable and helpful and has excellent response times to any issue raised."

"They understand complex client needs and assist clients through challenging times. They are a brilliant team to work with and they offer a wide variety of expertise."

"The team at Berwins was imaginative, innovative, robust and speedy. On a highly complex matter they were undaunted by and rose skilfully to the challenge in spectacular fashion."

"They are organised, efficient and get to the heart of cases quickly."

Stephen Root has great depth of experience advising on financial remedies, particularly those involving trusts and farming assets. He is also noted for his expertise in private children matters. "Stephen is an outstanding family solicitor. He is diligent, empathetic and consistently displays a deep understanding of family law. He makes complex issues seem straightforward." "Stephen is incredibly knowledgeable and very good at alternative dispute resolution." "Stephen is an experienced lawyer with the ability to set an overall strategy and advise on tactics."

Danielle Day is recognised for her work advising on complex financial remedy proceedings and disputes arising in the context of divorce and separation. She handles matters involving high-value financial and property assets as well as advising clients on private children arrangements. "Danielle is a very competent practitioner with remarkable awareness and the ability to react quickly." "Danielle is a superb lawyer and a pleasure to work with." "Danielle stands out as a brilliant family solicitor. She skilfully fuses meticulous attention to detail with a warm and compassionate approach. She achieves optimal outcomes for her clients."

William Kaye has expertise in matrimonial finance matters, including those with complexities such as cross-border assets, pensions arrangements and abuse allegations. He also assists with child maintenance disputes. "William is a very experienced, compassionate and strong lawyer." "William is one of the best. He is very thorough, has a really incisive legal brain and he is personable and easy to work with." "William's knowledge, advice and calm and patient manner are enormously appreciated." "His ability to provide clear guidance through legal complexities sets him apart." "His attention to detail is very good and he ensures the client is well looked after from start to finish."