Partner - Family Law Team At Weightmans Llp
CurrentI deal with all aspects of Family Law for married and unmarried couples, high net worth/profile individuals, internationally based clients and those with overseas/trust assets. Main practice areas: pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, divorce and dissolution, financial settlements, children law, international relocation cases. Range of dispute resolution methods including collaborative law. Focused, realistic, known for strategic case management and for handling cases… Show more I deal with all aspects of Family Law for married and unmarried couples, high net worth/profile individuals, internationally based clients and those with overseas/trust assets. Main practice areas: pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, divorce and dissolution, financial settlements, children law, international relocation cases. Range of dispute resolution methods including collaborative law. Focused, realistic, known for strategic case management and for handling cases sensitively and discreetly. One of my cases described by the Court of Appeal as one of the most complex they had ever had to deal with. Accredited Resolution member, also sitting on regional Resolution Committee. Legal 500: "Fiona is unflappable, readily available and gives pragmatic and client-driven advice. She is excellent at seeing the bigger picture and manages to be both robust and empathetic."Chambers: ‘Fiona Turner is a sensible, thoughtful solicitor who gives firm, but positive advice and works hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients.’ ‘sees the full picture and does not just litigate for litigation’s sake’; ‘an efficient approach, good client care and attention to detail’ "a really excellent lawyer, technical and personable" "a very thorough understanding of matrimonial law, especially from the perspective of high net worth individuals, combined with an experienced and practical perspective which makes her very strong".City Wealth: a ‘true professional .. an excellent matrimonial lawyer’; 'provides sound, no nonsense and constructive advice on complex financial and other issues arising from family breakdown... one of the top matrimonial lawyers in the UK’; 'Not only does she give well researched, intelligent and intellectual advice but she also has a high EQ when dealing with clients who are very often distraught and highly emotional when they go to see her’; Show less
