Family/Matrimonial | UK

Geldards offers an experienced family law team, based in Derby and Nottingham. The practitioners support clients during financial and childcare disputes related to divorce and separation. The group is skilled in medium to high net worth cases involving businesses, farming, inherited assets, offshore property and pensions. Additionally, the members are knowledgeable in child arrangement orders and Children Act proceedings, including cases involving domestic abuse. The team offers a range of alternative dispute resolution services, including family mediation, arbitration and collaborative law processes.

Shakespeare Martineau has a highly recommended team advising clients on the full spectrum of family law matters, from international financial disputes to sensitive children law cases. Its members are regularly instructed on complex financial remedy matters involving business structures and trusts as well as handling the negotiation of prenuptial agreements. The firm's key office is in Leicester, though it can offer wider strength across its various locations in the Midlands.

Flint Bishop's practice is based in Derby, and the team has wide-ranging expertise in private family law matters, including both financial and children disputes. The group is experienced in advising on cases with high-value assets, often relating to family businesses, pensions and trusts. The members are adept at drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and also advise on cohabitation and separation agreements.

Nelsons is recognised for its expertise in the full range of family law, including financial remedy and divorce, child arrangements and public care proceedings. The firm is able to take on a variety of complex mandates, including those involving allegations of domestic abuse. The family team is spread across the firm's offices in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.