Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 4
Contact number
0344 880 2666Chambers Review
The Oxford-based Mills & Reeve team has expertise advising on divorce and financial remedy proceedings, including matters involving business assets and company valuations. The firm is also adept at handling prenuptial agreements and proceedings involving children.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mills & Reeve really listened to me and fought my corner but were also able to make sure I had realistic expectations."
"Mills & Reeve have a personable and down-to-earth approach. The advice they provide is practical and is always the most sensible approach to reach resolution as quickly as possible."
"Mills & Reeve are calm, solution-oriented and intelligent."
"Mills & Reeve really listened to me and fought my corner but were also able to make sure I had realistic expectations."
"Mills & Reeve have a personable and down-to-earth approach. The advice they provide is practical and is always the most sensible approach to reach resolution as quickly as possible."
"Mills & Reeve are calm, solution-oriented and intelligent."
Notable Practitioners
Claire Burton is a principal associate at Mills & Reeve. She has a particular specialism in children law including notable experience in cases where abuse is alleged.
"Claire is warm and friendly, putting clients at ease during difficult situations. She is technically strong, but she is able to explain to the layperson clearly what is going on."
"Claire went above and beyond to make sure we got the results that we did."
Matthew Heyworth assists clients with a broad range of family work, from divorce and financial remedy proceedings to contentious Children Act cases.
"Matthew Heyworth is a really good lawyer who knows his stuff and is forthright."
"Matthew is a very gifted lawyer who puts commercialism at the heart of his approach."