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Hall Brown Family Law opens in Manchester

New boutique family law firm, Hall Brown Family Law, is opening its doors in Manchester today with the promise of ‘quality service day and night’ from its founders, respected leading family lawyers, Sam Hall and James Brown.

With more than 20 years of family law experience - and high-profile clients including ex-Liverpool FC manager, Brendan Rodgers, Premiership footballers, entrepreneurs and celebrities - Sam Hall, James Brown and their team will practice from the firm’s new offices in King Street from April 4.

Described as ‘first rate’ and respected for ‘leaving no stone unturned’ (Legal 500), and both named as ‘Leading Experts’ in the independent legal directory, Chambers and Partners, Sam Hall and James Brown were previously Partners at JMW Solicitors and instrumental in raising the family department from a Tier 4 to the top Tier 1 ranking. A Senior Associate, Associate and Solicitor from the team they assembled at JMW will join Hall Brown next month.

Sam Hall, currently Chairman of future pro-manchester and one of the country’s top 10 family lawyers, said: “James and I share a desire to focus primarily on quality of service, rather than volume of cases which is why we set up our own firm. We understand that exceptional service, support and guidance is vital for clients at what can often be the most stressful and traumatic period of their lives. For us, this means being accessible whenever our clients need us – regardless of the day of the week, or time of night.”

James Brown, one of only a handful of family lawyers to have represented a client in the Supreme Court added: “Setting up our own firm means we now have the freedom to invest time, care and attention which we believe clients should be given. We are also determined to avoid the jargon, stuffiness and pomposity that can be associated with lawyers and want to be known for honest, straight-talking advice, understanding and empathy.”

James specialises in divorce involving complex financial issues and has acted for a wide range of clients from teachers to celebrities and entrepreneurs. He represented Mr Sharland in the Supreme Court case, Sharland v Sharland.

Sam too specialises in all aspects of family law with a particular focus in financial settlements and future arrangements for children. Although the majority of his clients remain highly confidential, it is public knowledge he acted for Premiership Manager, Brendan Rodgers following the separation from his wife.

As well as high-profile clients, Sam Hall and James Brown are keen to emphasise that they pride themselves on the same level of care for all clients: “While certain cases can sometime attract media attention, we have extensive experience working with the spectrum of different family issues from Magistrates Court to Supreme Court.”

Sam and James and their hand-picked team are looking forward to being able to provide clients “with the time, understanding, guidance and service they deserve.”

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