Family/Matrimonial - North West
What the Team is Known For
Maguire Family Law is a well-reputed boutique with key bases in Altrincham, Wilmslow and Knutsford. The team advises high net worth and international clients on finance matters, including divorce settlements and wealth protection agreements. It also has significant experience acting on children law issues, including residence and contact, and is acknowledged for its expertise in international abduction and relocation cases.
Strengths
"Maguire Family Law is an excellent family firm that is used to dealing with high-value, complicated cases."
"They are a very steady, strong family team and are experienced players in the field."
"Everybody on the team is properly briefed and knows the case inside-out."
Notable Practitioners
Firm founder and managing director James Maguire is a respected family practitioner with experience in both children matters and matrimonial finance. He is additionally experienced in jurisdictional disputes in international divorces. "James Maguire is meticulously well prepared, very sensible and commercial. He is one of those family lawyers who knows when to fight a case and when a case needs to be settled." "James is an excellent practitioner. He has bags of experience."
Denise Moran has considerable experience in matrimonial finance cases. She also offers expertise in children law. "Denise knows her job inside-out. She knows how to give good, clear advice to clients."
Henry Venables handles a range of disputes relating to cohabitation, divorce and family breakdown. He regularly represents clients in financial remedy proceedings.
