Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 2
Contact number
(01223) 443333About
Provided by Cambridge Family Law Practice
Cambridge Family Law Practice specialises exclusively in private family law matters.
Partners Adam Moghadas, Simon Bethel, Tricia Ashton, Jeremy Ford and Kathryn Evans provide exceptional depth and breadth of expertise and are all highly regarded in the region and nationally. Based in central Cambridge, CFLP has one of the largest family law teams in East Anglia and has established itself as a clear leader in the field with highly regarded mediators, collaborative lawyers, litigators and arbitrators.
The firm's practice offers its wide-ranging client base specialist advice in cases involving substantial assets, high-value overseas trusts, pensions or businesses on divorce. The partners are highly experienced in advising and representing clients with private law children matters, prenuptial and cohabitation agreements and CFLP is one of the most experienced firms in the country in the law where it applies to same-gender relationships. Clients appreciate the firm's ability to carry their case through, often conducting the advocacy for clients. The firm also offers specialist expertise in the law related to surrogacy and assisted conception matters, being the only firm in the region to deal substantially with these matters.
Chambers Review
Cambridge Family Law Practice is a boutique firm with a highly impressive team of lawyers. The team assists with all methods of ADR while maintaining great ability in traditional litigation. It handles multi-jurisdictional and high-value financial cases, as well as cross-border children-related matters, with experienced advising leading professionals and high net worth individuals. The firm is well versed in cases involving business assets, trusts and landed estates.
Strengths
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"They are experts in every aspect; providing valuable experience, support and guidance in all matters raised. They have a very knowledgeable team."
"A team of highly skilled lawyers who are capable of working under tight timelines, who listen and understand their clients’ needs and who always have a balanced approach on the issues."
"Everyone from the receptionist to the top lawyer is excellent. Their lawyers are all smart and use their intelligence to further their clients' interests. I would recommend them in a heartbeat."
"They are experts in every aspect; providing valuable experience, support and guidance in all matters raised. They have a very knowledgeable team."
"A team of highly skilled lawyers who are capable of working under tight timelines, who listen and understand their clients’ needs and who always have a balanced approach on the issues."
"Everyone from the receptionist to the top lawyer is excellent. Their lawyers are all smart and use their intelligence to further their clients' interests. I would recommend them in a heartbeat."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Bethel has outstanding experience in family law matters and is an accredited collaborative lawyer and mediator. His broad practice encompasses divorce and financial remedy proceedings, as well as private children law matters.
"Simon is clever, sensitive to the client's objectives and a good strategist - he is everything you want."
"Simon's service is highly professional and personalised."
Tricia Ashton regularly acts for clients in divorce-related financial proceedings that involve complex business interests, trusts and farming assets. She also handles Children Act proceedings including international relocation cases.
"Trisha has a wealth of experience in farming cases."
Jeremy Ford is highly regarded for his expertise in children matters, including international child relocation and concerns over child welfare. He is qualified as both a mediator and arbitrator.
"Jeremy is really good both at exercising his judgement and at ensuring the client is well taken care of. He is very measured in how he approaches his cases."
"Jeremy combines brilliant legal skills with a true human touch. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking a solicitor who is both highly skilled and deeply compassionate."
"He gives sound advice and is an absolute pleasure to work with. He provides an extremely high standard of client care."
Kathryn Evans advises clients across a broad spectrum of family law matters, including both complex matrimonial finance and children law cases.
"Kathryn is really fantastic: she is measured, careful and thinks about cases deeply."
"Kathryn took time to listen to our individual family needs and to ensure that we achieved the best possible outcome. I will always be grateful for her calm, reassuring manner and the advice she gave."
"I felt extremely reassured to have Kathryn representing me during such a difficult time."
"Kathryn is highly professional and experienced. She is great for advice and for guiding you through the process of the family courts."
"A formidable but fair opponent who is very knowledgeable and strong."
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