Family solicitors in Manchester

We take the time to understand what you are going through and know how to help you and your family.

Often solving the most complex of problems, our divorce and family lawyers in Manchester understand that there's no such thing as "one size fits all" when it comes to working with you and your family.

Get in touch with our experts and find out how we can provide you with peace of mind for your legal problems.

Award-winning family solicitors in Manchester

  • 91% client satisfaction
  • Top-ranked, widely recognised firm

What services do our Manchester family law solicitors offer?

With a reputation for providing practical yet compassionate legal advice, our Manchester team deal with many family law issues including:

Our Manchester family solicitors work to reduce conflict wherever they can and overcome even the toughest challenges. Able to call on expertise from colleagues across our national firm, our team will help you to find a way through whatever you’re facing and look forward with confidence

Who do our family law solicitors in Manchester work with?

We work with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds:

  • Business owners, entrepreneurs and their partners
  • International families
  • Professional and family trustees
  • Farming families
  • Sportspeople
  • People with a high profile in the entertainment industry and their partners
  • High net worth and ultra-high net worth families
  • Medical professionals
  • Senior management and other professionals and their partners

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About our team of family law experts in Manchester

Alison Bull, "the best lawyer for the very difficult cases", leads our Manchester team. With a national reputation as a mediator, collaborative lawyer and arbitrator, Alison is passionate about helping clients to resolve disputes outside of the courtroom, sitting on the Resolution National Committee. She designed our most recent service Separate Well with one lawyer, which aims to help couples who want to work together amicably towards an effective outcome.

Completing the Manchester team are Nigel Shepherd, a long-time campaigner for family law reform and two-time national chair of family justice organisation Resolution; highly skilled negotiator" and mediator Andrew Moore; "excellent" family lawyer and mediator Sue Brookes, who has a thriving cohabitation specialism; Award-winning surrogacy and fertility law expert Rose-Marie Drury, "exceptional" senior associate solicitor Abigail Pearse and newly-joined associate Rachel Forster.

Why choose Mills & Reeve as your Manchester family law team?

Our family law and mediation experts in Manchester can find constructive solutions to the issues that you're facing. A key part of our national network, here's why you can have faith in their services:

When needed, our family lawyers in Manchester can call on the wider expertise of colleagues in locations including London, Birmingham and Leeds.

Get in touch with our Manchester team of family lawyers

Newly located at Circle Square, our office is at the heart of the newest neighbourhood in Manchester. Contact our Manchester family lawyers directly using the photo buttons above or email your enquiry to them using our contact form. 

Alternatively, call +44 161 2355420 to speak to our national team. 

What our clients say about us?

“Sue Brookes is an excellent solicitor...I would certainly recommend her services to others.”

Client feedback on Sue Brookes

“Absolutely focused on finding the right solution for his clients, whilst working hard to avoid unnecessary animosity.”

Barrister feedback on Andrew Moore

“The best private law team in the jurisdiction in terms of reputation and quality.”

Barrister feedback

“They are empathetic, personable and knowledgeable.”

Legal 500

“Alison Bull is a great, enthusiastic partner to work with...she is very knowledgeable and gives great guidance.”

Chambers & Partners

“Her gentle manner with clients is very supportive for them, but she is tough on their behalf when needed.”

Barrister feedback on Rose-Marie Drury

“The additional support I have received from Abi has been exceptional.”

Client feedback on Abigail Pearse

“I always felt in safe hands even when the going was tough.”

Client feedback on Alison Bull

“Empathetic, clear, unbiased and with excellent communication skills.”

Barrister feedback on Sue Brookes

“Very thorough and gives very sound advice from the off.”

Barrister feedback on Andrew Moore

“Rose-Marie Drury is a rising star in every respect.”

Chambers & Partners

Resources

Explaining family law podcast

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Family and children blog

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Navigating separation survey

Explore key findings from our YouGov survey on married individuals' views on family law issues and dispute resolution.