Family/Matrimonial

McAlister Family Law is a boutique family firm in Manchester that provides varied advice on both matrimonial finance and children matters, including public care proceedings. The firm regularly handles complex divorce settlements involving extremely high net worth individuals and multi-jurisdictional issues. It also advises on matters surrounding complex business and inheritance structures.

"The firm understands the emotional pain of divorce and has been very understanding of it. I am really grateful for how the team handled my situation."

Amanda McAlister is managing partner and founder of McAlister Family Law. She has deep experience in matrimonial finance cases, often taking on matters involving international clients as well as those that include complex pensions and trusts issues. "Amanda pulls no punches and she was totally correct on how my case would progress." "Amanda is very client-focused, has a real energy about her team and is a great leader. She delivers a high-class client service." "Amanda is tenacious and she is able to get to the point quickly."

Fiona Wood frequently assists clients with financial remedy proceedings and is particularly adept at advising on cases involving complex business assets.

Hannah Saxe has notable expertise in children matters, including experience advising on adoption and surrogacy cases. "Hannah is bright, enthusiastic and hard-working." "Hannah is incredibly strong in surrogacy work and is an expert in that space. She is incredibly well respected and a very good advocate." "Hannah is incredibly able, bright and amazing with clients. She is first-rate."