Legal
Seddons Solicitors
London
W1H 6NT
Email: deborahj@seddons.co.uk
Website: www.seddons.co.uk
Contact: Deborah Jeff
Telephone: 0207 725 8000
Fax: 0207 725 5243
Geographical areas covered: London and nationwide
Legal aid: No
Mediation: Yes
Collaborative law: Yes
Disabled access: No
Initial interview offer: First 30 minute interview is free to all enquiries from Divorce Aid
Head of Family team: Deborah Jeff
Family team members:Deborah Jeff, Margaret Kelly and David Lillywhite
Resolution members: Deborah Jeff, Margaret Kelly and David Lillywhite
Resolution areas of expertise: All aspects of divorce, finance and children law with particularly emphasis on complex financial and property matters (high income households and substantial assets) and disputes between parents or relatives regarding the children of the family.
Addititional specialisms: Margaret Kelly is a trained mediator and collaborative law specialist
Other departments:litigation and dispute resolution; commercial & residential property; corporate & employment; media & entertainment; education; tax, trusts and probate.
About us
Seddons is a leading law firm based in the heart of London's West End in Portman Square, W1. Our Family Department helps individuals from a variety of different backgrounds with a particular emphasis on business entrepreneurs and professionals, often with an international element. We frequently act for high profile clients who appreciate our experience in dealing with the media.
We offer a free 30 minute consultation to all new enquiries from DivorceAid. This initial appointment is usually sufficient to answer all of the questions you may have before deciding to instruct us.
We are sensitive to the many issues that can arise upon relationship breakdown and look for cost-effective, pragmatic solutions to help reduce the effect the separation will have on you and your family. We advocate a conciliatory approach to family and matrimonial matters in order to encourage clear, constructive dialogue throughout the course of your matter. If Court proceedings are necessary, we firmly protect your best interests throughout whilst seeking every opportunity to promote settlement.
Whether you look upon your situation as amicable or whether communication with your partner has broken down, our Family Department has a broad range of expertise to ensure that you, the client, remain in control.
We advise on the following
* Divorce and separation;
* All aspects of financial settlements (including those with an international element);
* Cohabitation agreements and disputes between co-habitees;
* Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements;
* Injunctions;
* Children matters, including residence, contact, parental responsibility and child abduction;
* Civil Partnerships;
* Inheritance disputes;
* Mediation
Feedback from our clients
“ Thank you for all your assistance in the divorce proceedings. […] Thank you also for your efforts in settling this matter quickly. It is much appreciated.”
“I cannot thank you enough for this and all of the excellent work that you have done on my behalf […] Again, thank [you] for everything Deborah, you've been wonderful”
“ Thank you very much for getting me through the ordeal of divorce. It was all very smooth and David and you did a great job. I have no complaints. “
“ Many thanks for all your advice and support through the divorce process. I am very grateful.”
“Thank you once again for all your help with my matter. I have really really appreciated your hard work”
Family Team on Twitter
Seddons Family Teamcan be followed on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/seddonsfamily
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements Podcast
We have also produced a podcast on the subject of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. The download, available at http://www.seddons.co.uk/people/family-and-children/podcasts/, serves as an accessible introduction to this rapidly developing area of the law. In the course of the four minute programme, Deborah Jeff takes a closer look at:
*the kind of person who should consider a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement;
*what should be included in these agreements;
*the steps that should be taken to give these agreements maximum weight in future divorce proceedings; and
*the likely costs of the same.
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