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PRINCIPLE AREAS OF WORK:
The family department offer a full range of services.
Consistently recommended and with high retention rates, the team includes 5 partners and a team of highly trained associate and assistant solicitors who pride themselves on the 'Committed to Excellence' pledge made to all clients. The team are committed to a achieving the best outcomes for clients in the most cost effective way possible.
The team acts for clients nationwide offering a full range of family law services including:
· Divorce and finances;
· Children disputes;
· Pre and post marital agreements;
· Property disputes between unmarried couples;
· Prohibitive injunctions;
· Separation agreements;
· Co habitation agreements.
SPECIALISATIONS:
The team are all members of Resolution with Helen Stoller being recognised as an Accredited Specialist in relation to children and complex finances.
Richard Barratt and Helen Stoller are also trained Collaborative lawyers.
Jane Jacques and Helen Stoller have a wealth of experience in dealing with relocation cases, both within and outside of the jurisdiction. (AB v CD [2022] Relocation- choice between various options)
Lisa Ball is experienced in dealing with agricultural divorces and benefits from the expertise of our dedicated Agriculture Department, she also acted in the reported case (A,B and C (Fact Find: Allegations of Coercive and Controlling Behaviour [2021]).
Provided by Chambers
Poole Alcock is a notable Chester firm with a strong family law practice. The team handles both financial remedy and child law matters related to divorce and separation proceedings, including cases where substantial assets and complex business interests are involved. It also has notable expertise in agricultural divorces.
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Poole Alcock has a breadth of knowledge and shows clear departmental cohesion in terms of working as a team.
The firm has a very strong range of expertise and is always accessible.
It's a really good team that is sensible, sees the key issues and can give pragmatic, helpful advice. They are very good to work with.
Poole Alcock has a breadth of knowledge and shows clear departmental cohesion in terms of working as a team.
The firm has a very strong range of expertise and is always accessible.
It's a really good team that is sensible, sees the key issues and can give pragmatic, helpful advice. They are very good to work with.
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Helen Stoller has a great deal of experience advising on complex matrimonial finance cases and child arrangements orders.
Helen is able to represent her client's interest but work collaboratively to achieve a good result on a cost-effective basis for all concerned.
I would highly recommend Helen - she is wonderful.
Helen is empathetic whilst achieving exceptionally good outcomes.
Richard Barratt is head of Poole Alcock's divorce and family law team. An accredited collaborative lawyer, he specialises in financial remedies including those where complex assets are involved.
Richard is a very experienced pair of hands in the industry.
Richard is a strong and knowledgeable advocate.
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Chloe Burgis
Chloe Podmore
Emma Shortland
Erin Goldstraw
Jane Jacques
Lisa Ball
Head of Department
Rosemary Taylor
Tim Edgeley
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Family Law