Business Details
10 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Family Law Services in Manchester
Hall Brown is an award-winning boutique family law firm established in April 2016 by Sam Hall and James Brown. With teams in Manchester, London, Sheffield, Leeds, and Birmingham, the firm is ranked among the UK's top family law practices by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Our approach prioritises accessibility, responsiveness, and straightforward advice, ensuring clients receive tailored support during challenging times. We specialise in divorce, financial settlements, child custody, and international family law cases, combining technical expertise with compassionate client service. Our team members are recruited from or trained in top-tier family law teams, ensuring exceptional legal representation.We maintain a strong commitment to social responsibility, supporting initiatives like the Family Drug and Alcohol Court and sponsoring law students from low-income households. Recognised by The Times as one of the Best Law Firms in the UK, we focus on delivering value through competitive rates and a client-centric ethos. Our history of rapid growth reflects our dedication to excellence, having become a national leader in family law within 12 months of founding. We actively participate in public law proceedings, mediation, and non-court dispute resolution, offering comprehensive solutions for complex family matters.
Services
Divorce and Dissolution
Financial Settlements
Children and Family
Wealth Protection
Domestic Abuse Injunctions
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Award-winning team with expertise in high-net-worth divorce cases
- Ranked top-tier by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for family law
- 24/7 accessibility for urgent client needs during family disputes
- Pioneers in international family law jurisdiction cases
- Committed to social responsibility with 300,000 raised for legal charities
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Legal 500
- Chambers & Partners
What people say
Exceptional service
Highly competent
Excellent value
Second to none
Outstanding across every metric
Services
Divorce and Dissolution
We handle all aspects of divorce and civil partnership dissolution, including jurisdiction disputes and international cases. Our expertise covers nullity, judicial separation, and conversion of civil partnerships to marriages. Clients benefit from strategic guidance through contested or uncontested proceedings while maintaining focus on financial and child custody implications.
Financial Settlements
Specialising in complex financial remedies for high-net-worth individuals, we manage business valuations, trust assets, and pension divisions. Our team addresses inherited assets, ongoing financial support, and child maintenance through mediation or litigation. We protect client interests in pre/post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation financial disputes.
Children and Family
We resolve child residence, contact arrangements, and financial support matters with the child's best interests paramount. Our services include adoption, surrogacy law, grandparent rights, and public law proceedings. We facilitate co-parenting agreements while addressing complex international child relocation cases.
Domestic Abuse Injunctions
Our specialists secure emergency non-molestation and occupation orders for victims of domestic abuse. We handle cross-border protection measures and represent clients in related financial and child custody proceedings. The team works with support services to ensure client safety and long-term legal protection.
International Mediation
We resolve cross-border family disputes through mediation and litigation, covering divorce jurisdiction, child abduction, and international surrogacy arrangements. Our global network of family law experts ensures compliance with multiple jurisdictions while protecting client interests in complex multinational cases.
People
Sam Hall
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Hall Brown with extensive family law expertise, previously trained in top-tier legal teams. Recognised for strategic leadership in complex financial remedy cases and international family law matters.
James Brown
Co-Founder
Co-founder and leading family law solicitor with specialist experience in high-value divorce cases. Instrumental in establishing Hall Brown's reputation for excellence in financial settlements and international jurisdiction disputes.
Izzy Walsh
Solicitor
Highly accomplished solicitor noted for exceptional client care and strategic legal advice. Specialises in complex financial remedies and child custody cases, combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving in high-pressure situations.
Sarah Manning
Partner
Specialist in domestic abuse cases and mediation, offering compassionate yet effective representation. Recognised for creating clear dispute resolution strategies while providing critical support to vulnerable clients during legal proceedings.
Laura Guillon
Partner
Experienced family law practitioner with expertise in financial settlements and cohabitation disputes. Leads the Leeds team, known for efficient case management and delivering practical solutions in complex matrimonial litigation.
Questions
What areas of family law does Hall Brown specialise in?
We specialise in divorce, financial settlements, child custody, domestic abuse injunctions, international family law cases, and mediation services across our UK offices.
How does Hall Brown handle international family law cases?
Our firm manages cross-border disputes through a global network of specialists, addressing jurisdiction issues, international child custody, and financial settlements with multi-jurisdictional expertise.
Can I get emergency legal protection for domestic abuse?
Yes, our team secures urgent non-molestation and occupation orders within hours, providing immediate protection and subsequent legal representation in related proceedings.
What makes Hall Brown different from other law firms?
We combine top-tier legal expertise with accessible, jargon-free advice, prioritising client needs through smaller caseloads and competitive rates while maintaining national recognition.
How do financial settlements work for high-net-worth individuals?
We handle complex asset divisions including business valuations, trust structures, and international assets, using mediation or litigation to achieve fair outcomes in high-value divorce cases.
Do you offer mediation services for family disputes?
Yes, we provide non-court dispute resolution options including mediation for divorce settlements and child custody arrangements, led by accredited specialists in our offices.
