Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
Email address
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(01483) 252525Chambers Review
Charles Russell Speechlys has a top-drawer team in Guildford practising across all areas of family law, with the ability to provide collaborative law and mediation options. The team has experience in handling complex children law cases revolving around allegations of abuse, controlling behaviour and parental alienation. Additionally, it has deep expertise in handling financial matters with tax, pensions and trusts elements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are known for the complexity of their work."
"The firm has excellent client care, gives sound strategic advice and is a reassuring presence."
"They have a wonderful bedside manner and excellent strength in depth across the team."
"They are known for the complexity of their work."
"The firm has excellent client care, gives sound strategic advice and is a reassuring presence."
"They have a wonderful bedside manner and excellent strength in depth across the team."
Notable Practitioners
Karen Wilsher is noted for handling family law cases for high net worth individuals, particularly matters involving overseas assets and complex pension and shareholding aspects. She also advises on private children cases.
"Karen is very good at allaying clients' concerns."
Shona Alexander has considerable experience in handling complex and high-value financial proceedings, particularly those involving overseas assets and trusts. She is knowledgeable across a broad array of family law matters, including both matrimonial finance and private children cases.
"Shona is somebody who listens and who is prepared to give advice and avoid going to court."
"She can manage the client in a way that they understand the case and you can rely on her to convey the right things to them. She has her finger on the pulse of the market."
"Shona is a very good lawyer. She is excellent at client care and at driving a good result."
"Shona is good at giving realistic advice and at managing client expectations."