Press Releases

Mackrell. Solicitors welcomes Senior Associate to Employment Law Team

March 27, 2025

Mackrell. Solicitors is pleased to welcome Neil Emery to its employment law team. Neil joins from Howat Avraam Solicitors and brings over 20 years of experience to the role. Neil advises both employees and employers on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law including advising on corporate employment issues, high net worth settlement agreements […]

Mackrell. Solicitors looks to the future with promotion of family law specialist

March 3, 2025

Leading international law firm, Mackrell. Solicitors, has promoted Geeta Patel to Senior Associate – recognising her outstanding expertise in family law and her dedication to securing the best possible outcomes for her clients. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, Geeta has built a reputation as a formidable family law practitioner, with particular […]

Mackrell strengthens property team with appointment of new Head of Property

March 3, 2025

Leading international law firm, Mackrell, has appointed Ben Gurluk as Director and Head of Residential Property. With 18 years of experience as a qualified solicitor, Ben brings a wealth of expertise in high-value residential property transactions, acting for high-net-worth individuals, developers, and investors both in the UK and internationally. Ben’s appointment forms part of the […]

Mackrell announces Anoushka Chesterton’s training contract commencement

February 24, 2025

Leading international law firm, Mackrell. Solicitors, has announced that Anoushka Chesterton has commenced her training contract with the firm – marking an exciting milestone in her legal career. Anoushka has been a valued member of Mackrell’s Family and Relationship team since joining as a paralegal, where she has played a key role in supporting clients […]

Family law courts open doors to press: A new era of transparency?

January 29, 2025

In a significant shift towards enhancing transparency in the justice system, the family courts of England and Wales will now allow accredited journalists to report directly from the courtroom. This development, effective from 27th January, heralds a new era where the proceedings of family law courts, which profoundly impact families and children, will be accessible […]

Mackrell celebrate Alison Green’s recognition in Spear’s 500 Guide 2025

January 27, 2025

Alison Green, Head of Mackrells’ Family and Relationship Team, has once again been ranked in the prestigious Spear’s 500 Guide for 2025. This is the sixth year in a row that the guide has recognised Alison’s exceptional expertise and commitment to her field within its family law section. The Spear’s 500, celebrated for its unbiased […]

Inheritance and separation – Protecting your children’s future

January 13, 2025

By Alison Green, Head of Family and Relationships When separating from your spouse, it is understandable that one of your concerns may be your child’s access to any potential inheritance – either directly from your spouse or their close relatives. Where a Will is in place, this will dictate how the estate is distributed and […]

The rise of the use of ‘private judges’ in Family Law

January 10, 2025

By Geeta Patel, Senior Legal Executive As the landscape of family law evolves, the role of ‘private judges’, and family arbitrators is becoming increasingly prominent. This shift is driven by the need for more efficient and flexible dispute resolution mechanisms compared to traditional court processes, especially in the realm of financial remedies following divorce. The […]

Divorce – What is a conditional order?

December 23, 2024

By Alison Green, Partner and Head of the Family and Relationship Team The introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales in April 2022 marked a big change in family law. By removing the need to assign blame for the breakdown of a marriage, the process has become less confrontational and more streamlined. One […]

Assessing the Law Commission reform options for the law governing financial remedy orders

December 19, 2024

By Alison Green, Partner and Head of the Family and Relationship Team The recent publication of a scoping report by the Law Commission on financial remedy orders on 18 December 2024 has highlighted the pressing need to revisit and potentially reform the law governing financial orders made in divorce and civil partnership dissolutions. As […]

Divorce in January: Does a new year equal a fresh start?

December 13, 2024

By Melissa Doherty, Associate, Family and Relationships Team For years, the media has perpetuated the concept of “Divorce Day,” a supposedly record-breaking day in early January when couples rush to end their marriages. While this narrative persists, and we have written about it at length, the historical data on divorce tells a different story. January […]

Minimising conflicts and putting children first: The challenges of Christmas

December 13, 2024

By Alison Green, Partner and Head of the Family and Relationship Team at Mackrell Christmas is often portrayed as a magical time of year when families spend time together. The joy of Christmas is certainly influential in many people’s childhoods but for many families, particularly separated or blended families, Christmas can also be a source […]

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