Family/Matrimonial

Alison Bull is head of the Manchester family team at Mills & Reeve. A qualified mediator and collaborative lawyer, she assists clients with resolving family disputes of all kinds, with a strong focus on alternative dispute resolution.

"Alison Bull is extremely competent, dignified and kind. I have felt consistently reassured by her presence during my divorce. She has navigated the sensitivities of my case with quiet strength."

"Alison is top of the tree; a brilliant lawyer, incredibly bright but also very pragmatic."

"Alison is simply a brilliant lawyer. She is personable, strong when needed and a reassuring presence."

"Alison has a lovely manner with clients. She has a unique ability to calm clients and reassure them, and is also realistic in outcomes and immaculately well prepared."

Andrew Moore is trained in mediation and collaborative law proceedings. He focuses on advising clients on financial remedy following divorce, and also assists with arrangements regarding children.

"Andrew is very bright, gets to the heart of cases and works pragmatically to get them settled."

"Andrew is an extremely capable solicitor with excellent interpersonal skills and commercialism."

Sue Brookes assists clients with prenuptial agreements and divorce proceedings. She is collaboratively trained and has experience handling family mediation.

"Sue is my go-to solicitor. She has a very strong analytical mind, coupled with determination to do the right thing for the client. She backs that up with common sense and commercialism too."

"Sue was a joy to work with. She is very proactive and efficient, won't wait to be nudged and will be constantly asking questions."

"Sue has been fantastic. I highly recommend her."

Rose-Marie Drury regularly advises clients on financial remedy and private children disputes. She is also noted for her strong expertise in fertility and surrogacy law.