Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 1
About
Provided by Hall Brown Family Law
- Five of the best known and most highly regarded matrimonial lawyers in Manchester/North West – Andrew Newbury, Beth Wilkins, Michael Devlin, James Brown and Sam Hall. All are recognised as Leading Individuals by Chambers and Partners – the highest number of ranked individuals in one firm in the North West.
- Every single lawyer in the entire firm has been recruited from or worked at a family law department that has been recognised as the best in the country by Chambers and Partners.
- Specialisms:
o High net worth cases. Current cases range from £10m to in excess of £300m.
o High profile cases. Current cases include over a dozen of the most famous sports stars in the world as well as high profile celebrities and business people.
o Complex financial cases including trusts, complicated business structures and injunctions.
o Assets across multiple jurisdictions.
o Complex and unusual pension arrangements.
o Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
o Divorce
o Dissolution of civil partnerships.
o Schedule 1 Children Act cases, including paternity claims brought against well-known individuals.
o Co-habitation cases.
o Highly complex children law cases including leave to remove, child abduction, adoption and public law.
Chambers Review
Hall Brown has a recognised team of practitioners in Manchester experienced in handling all aspects of family matters, including high net worth financial issues as well as private children law. The firm's clients include high-profile personalities from the North West region who require advice on complex cases encompassing intricate business structures, investments and trusts. Hall Brown also advises on wealth protection issues and is skilled at managing matters which span multiple jurisdictions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Hall Brown were exceptional. There was always someone who knew my case and I felt totally supported at all times. My queries were always answered efficiently."
"Hall Brown works within a framework of honesty, integrity and experience, and because of this I felt confident and secure in following their advice and recommendations."
"They are the best financial remedy practitioners in the North: they do the best work, get the best outcomes and have the best team. Their work is outstanding, and their client base is just phenomenal."
"I feel that Hall Brown could not have handled my divorce any better. All the team were extremely helpful and the support was the same as from the lead solicitor."
"Hall Brown provide proactive advice, have knowledge throughout the team and provide a consistent approach."
"The lawyers at Hall Brown were exceptional. There was always someone who knew my case and I felt totally supported at all times. My queries were always answered efficiently."
"Hall Brown works within a framework of honesty, integrity and experience, and because of this I felt confident and secure in following their advice and recommendations."
"They are the best financial remedy practitioners in the North: they do the best work, get the best outcomes and have the best team. Their work is outstanding, and their client base is just phenomenal."
"I feel that Hall Brown could not have handled my divorce any better. All the team were extremely helpful and the support was the same as from the lead solicitor."
"Hall Brown provide proactive advice, have knowledge throughout the team and provide a consistent approach."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Newbury is adept at handling complex family disputes and regularly represents clients in high-value financial remedy proceedings, often involving assets in multiple jurisdictions.
"Andrew Newbury is a brilliant, level-headed lawyer with amazing attention to detail. His knowledge and understanding are exceptional."
"Andrew's professionalism and advice were invaluable to me during a very long and difficult case."
"Andrew Newbury is the wise man of the practice - he is intellectually spot-on."
Managing partner James Brown regularly acts for high net worth individuals during divorce proceedings, particularly where complex financial structures and jurisdictional issues are involved.
"James listens to your concerns, explains your options and has a down-to-earth approach. He has the ability to put you at ease when you are faced with the most daunting of situations."
"James Brown is great - he fights for his client and is a standout lawyer."
"James has great knowledge."
Sam Hall advises on complex financial remedy and divorce cases, with particular expertise in representing professional sportspeople. He is additionally adept at advising on cross-border matters.
"Sam is very experienced."
"Sam Hall is top of the tree."
Madelaine Hailey is a senior associate with considerable expertise in matrimonial finance matters, advising clients on financial remedies and nuptial agreements.
Ranked Lawyers at
Hall Brown Family Law
North West
Members
Provided by Hall Brown Family Law
Abigail Jones
Alice Rogers
Allie Pitchford
Beth Wilkins
Bronwyn Warmington
Claire Reid
Ellen Fell
Emma Dewhurst
Emma Whitehead
Hannah Currie
Hannah Pilling
Holly Cook
Jodi Ford
Katie Welton-Dillon
Laura Guillon
Matthew Hodgson
Melanie Kalina
Michael Swanick
Michelle Ashworth
Mike Devlin
Rachael Brownlee
Rachel Darrell
Rebekah Edwards
Sarah Hewitt