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In the last episode of this series of ‘Refreshing Chats with Family Lawyers’, Paula and Duane spoke to Louise Halford, the Director and Co-founder of Evolve Family Law. In their chat, they spoke about Evolve’s unique approach to flexibility, how and why Louise and co-founder Robin Charrot set up the firm and Louise’s new found love of walking. About Louise Halford Louise is the Director and Co-Founder of Evolve Family Law. She has worked as a specialist family lawyer for o...

In Episode 9, Paula and Duane had a natter with Chris Longbottom, National Head of Family at Clarke Wilmott. Chris spoke about what attracted him to the idea of setting up a family team in Manchester, his transition to National Head and his love of American comics. About Chris Longbottom Chris is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team at Clarke Wilmott in Manchester. He advises private clients on a range of family and matrimonial issues, with a focus on complex matters and ...

This week, we caught up with Carole Nettleton, a Consultant Solicitor at Price Slater Gawne. In our chat, Carole explained to us how a tricky start to her legal career led to her specialising in family, shared her experience of sexual harassment in the workplace and grappled with the difficult question of whether female lawyers can ‘have it all’. About Carole Nettleton Carole is a Consultant Family Solicitor at Price Slater Gawne in Altrincham. She has worked exclusively ...

In Episode 7, we speak to our first family lawyer from over the Pennines, Laura Clapton, co-founder of Consilia Legal in Leeds. Paula, Duane and Laura discuss the need for better protection for cohabitating couples, how her mum inspired her journey into family law and addressing the stigma attached to paternity leave. About Laura Clapton Laura is the co-founder of Consilia Legal, a specialist family and employment boutique in Leeds and Harrogate. She is a highly experience...

This week, Paula and Duane speak to Caroline Bilous, Head of Family Law at Davis Blank Furniss. In their conversation, they spoke about the importance of wellbeing, the benefits of being collaboratively trained and how Caroline juggled managing a team with looking after her young family during lockdown. About Caroline Bilous Caroline is a Partner and Head of Family Law at Davis Blank Furniss. At DBF, she advises clients in respect of a broad range of family matters includ...

This week's guest on 'Refreshing Chats with Family Lawyers' is James Maguire, Managing Director of Maguire Family Law. In their chat, Duane and Paula speak to James about his flair for photography, Michael Jordan and The Last Dance and how the portrayal of family lawyers on TV can lead to misconceptions.About James Maguire James is the Managing Director of Maguire Family Law. After working for two leading city centre firms for 15 years, James established his own boutique prac...