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. Abou…

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 …

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’. A…

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 t…

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 a…

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 Di…

In this week's episode of Refreshing Chats with Family Lawyers, our guest is Katie McCann, a partner in the family team at Knights plc. In Paula and Duane’s conversation with Katie, they talk about her cross-qualification as a barrister, how she uses IMA communication at work and in her personal life and Katie’s passion for performing. About Katie …

In episode 3, our guest is David Lister, National Head of Family Law at Simpson Millar. Duane and Paula spoke to David all about the recent shift towards remote working, his involvement in Young Resolution (YRes) and how he juggles his successful legal career with owning an Italian restaurant. About David Lister David is the Head of Family Law and …

In episode 2 of Refreshing Chats with Family Lawyers, Duane and Paula speak to Joanne Radcliff, Family Partner at Brabners in Manchester. Topics of conversations include the growing acceptance of prenups, how important it is for family lawyers to strike the right balance between empathy and resilience and Joanne’s rescue dog, Dimitri. About Joanne …

In our very first episode of Refreshing Chats with Family Lawyers, our guest is Michael Chapman, Head of Family Law at Manchester headquartered JMW. Duane and Paula caught up with Michael a few months back in the midst of lockdown to talk all about social media trolls, the gender balance within family law and the classic films he’s never seen! Abou…