Family/Matrimonial - North East
What the Team is Known For
Ward Hadaway is respected for its extensive experience in matrimonial finance and private child cases, including high-value divorce proceedings. The team often assists with care proceedings, particularly those complicated by medical needs and evidence. It is also able to advise on cross-border cases and cultural family issues, including international adoption.
Strengths
"Ward Hadaway are an excellent firm with an excellent knowledge of the law and ability to handle all complex cases."
"Ward Hadaway are reliable and excellent advocates for children and young people."
"Ward Hadaway have an excellent team with a wide range of knowledge and experience."
"Ward Hadaway are strategists from the beginning to the end of a case with strong instincts and knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Flower is head of the children and safeguarding practice at Ward Hadaway. He is well regarded for his expertise in children law, including complex international adoption and public care proceedings concerning issues such as sexual abuse and non-accidental injuries. "Jonathan has an excellent knowledge base in this area." "Jonathan has excellent knowledge of family law and his advice has always been strong and sound." "His communication is swift and reliable and his ability in a courtroom I can only describe as excellent."