As Head of Contentious Matters, Philip deals with any area of work that could potentially lead to court proceedings, and sits part-time as a Deputy District Judge. Philip is long experienced in complex financial divorce work, co-owned property, co-habitation, pre-nuptial and inheritance disputes. He specialises in the growing area of disputed wills and contentious probate, and as a Civil Mediation Council accredited mediator, he brings constructive, solutions-focused advice to his clients.
As cherished members of the family, pets hold a unique place in our hearts and homes. But when a relationship ends, who takes responsibility for their care, and how can financial support be allocated to ensure their well-being?
Did you know that in almost all Court proceedings, there will be a date that if by which you fail to start a claim, you will automatically lose your right to do so.
One of the aspects of financial remedy cases most likely to cause confusion (with good reason) relate to Pension Sharing Orders.
We hope that you do not have cause to complain about us but we do take any complaints very seriously and urge you to speak to a partner initially and if you are not satisfied then to follow our Complaints Procedure.
When to report a solicitor to the SRA
If you have complained to your solicitor about breaching the SRA Code of Conduct and are not satisfied with their response, you can report them to the SRA. Examples of a breach include:
When to contact the Legal Ombudsman
If you have complained to your solicitor about poor service and you are not satisfied with their response, you can contact the Legal Ombudsman who deal with poor service, such as:
