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Family/Matrimonial - South West
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Brigstow Family Law is an established Bristol-based firm. It is especially well-known for its strength in wealth protection and cohabitation matters. The group has significant experience acting on children law issues, including child arrangements orders and leave to remove cases.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sharon Mahmood
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Sharon Mahmood
1
Band 1

Sharon Mahmood has expertise in a wide range of family law matters, including private children cases, financial remedy proceedings and the negotiation of nuptial agreements.

"Sharon was incredibly kind and professional; she really listened to my situation and was able to advise me of my options."

"Sharon is always very pragmatic and trying to find a solution. In terms of realistic proposals, she always wants to find a way forward."

"Sharon Mahmood will fight tooth and nail for her clients and does so effectively."

"Sharon was empathetic and supportive and put my mind at rest."

Bessie Hanson
2
Bessie Hanson
2
Band 2

Bessie Hanson is a notable family law practitioner with particular skill in financial matters arising out of divorce and separation. She is a trained collaborative lawyer.

"Bessie always had a constructive approach to family issues and often offered options of how to deal with them, and she would always encourage peaceful negotiations."

"Bessie Hanson is very calm and straightforward."

"With Bessie's expertise and experience, I know that I am grounded, not over-promised and am always receiving the absolute best advice possible for me."

"Bessie was really switched-on and sharp."

"Bessie Hanson was very helpful if I ever needed anything."

Mary Gaskins
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Mary Gaskins
2
Band 2

Mary Gaskins is a solicitor and qualified family mediator who assists clients with financial settlements and agreements arising in relation to both marriage and divorce. She is particularly regarded for her pensions expertise and is also well-versed in farming cases.

"Mary Gaskins is an exceptional solicitor and has become a very strong mediator."

"Mary has amazing attention to detail and is super smart; she is very caring and passionate about her client's interests."

Harriet Shaw
Associates to watch

Harriet Shaw is developing a strong practice as a family law associate, with expertise in both financial remedy and child arrangements.

"Harriet demonstrated faultless professionalism whilst showing empathy."

"Harriet went into an outstanding level of detail and research. She has given the client real informative insight."

"Harriet Shaw is a really good person to work with because she puts you at ease."

Ranked Lawyers at
Brigstow Family Law

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South West

Family/Matrimonial

Sharon Mahmood
1
Sharon Mahmood
1
Band 1
Bessie Hanson
2
Bessie Hanson
2
Band 2
Mary Gaskins
2
Mary Gaskins
2
Band 2
Harriet Shaw
Associates to watch
Family/Matrimonial: Mainly ADR

Mary Gaskins
Mary Gaskins
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