Family/Matrimonial
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Band 2
Contact number
+44 (0)121 632 6100Chambers Review
Weightmans has an experienced team in Birmingham that handles complex financial and children-related disputes related to divorce and separation. The group is well placed to assist with international aspects of relationship breakdowns and knowledgeable with regard to cases involving trusts, family businesses and overseas assets. The members also demonstrate expertise in drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. The team provides alternative methods of dispute resolution such as mediation and collaborative law proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provided fantastic communication and sound advice throughout the process. All possible outcomes and costs were set out at the beginning - they couldn’t have been more helpful."
"The team showed total professional attention to detail and gave me inspiration to continue even when things seemed unsurmountable."
"They couldn’t be more efficient and nothing is ever too much trouble for them."
"The team provided fantastic communication and sound advice throughout the process. All possible outcomes and costs were set out at the beginning - they couldn’t have been more helpful."
"The team showed total professional attention to detail and gave me inspiration to continue even when things seemed unsurmountable."
"They couldn’t be more efficient and nothing is ever too much trouble for them."
Notable Practitioners
Tania Derrett-Smith is well versed in both financial remedy proceedings and children matters. She frequently advises on cases that have complex cross-border aspects.
"I couldn’t have wished for a better solicitor than Tania. Her professionalism, attention to detail, friendly approach and knowledge in her field is second to none, in my opinion."
"Tania does a good job for her clients and gives them realistic advice."
"Tania will always be constructive and moves cases forward, she doesn't let them drift. She will fight her client's corner but is also willing to progress matters."
"Tania is sharp as a razor and incredibly nice with it - she has got the combination of human skills and empathy along with a surgical approach."
Rupa Parekh is an associate who demonstrates strong family law expertise. She advises clients, including high net worth individuals, on financial remedy, nuptial agreements and child arrangements.
"Rupa has a very easy manner and finds it easy to support clients - family law is all about how people feel and she can really empathise with clients."
"Rupa is repsonsive and will work with you to reach a resolution for her client."
"She is very engaging and accessible and gives realistic advice."