Family Law in Partnership

Magdalena H

a month ago

I’m incredibly grateful for the outstanding service I received from both Charlotte Symes and Selena Arbe-Barnes at Family Law in Partnership. From the very beginning, I felt genuinely supported and taken care of. Their guidance was thoughtful, clear, and grounded in a sincere desire to help me navigate what was, at times, a very challenging situation. Charlotte’s and Selena's support was invaluable. The ladies have been consistently responsive, professional, and reassuring throughout. I always felt that their advice was honest and genuinely in my best interest, not just legally sound, but human and empathetic too. Their communication was always timely, and I never felt left waiting or unsure about the next steps. Knowing I had such a capable and caring team behind me gave me real peace of mind. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Family Law in Partnership to anyone in need of family law advice. Their professionalism, empathy, and dedication truly set them apart.

Fiona Walker

2 months ago

Don’t go there is all I can say. Not worth the risk. I’m updating my review of their service, or lack thereof, which is still posted below. My experience with FLIP has been a nightmare . James Pirrie did not handle my case well at all. Everything I said or did , or was falsely accused of doing by my ex, I had to provide chapter and verse to verify the accuracy of my statement. When it came to my husband however, James just took his word for it, including his claim that his tax liability was far higher than it actually was when even both sets of accountants said it wouldn’t be that high. He also failed to act on key points that would have made a big difference to the outcome. End result I got a raw deal. We ended up with FLIP claiming outstanding fees and me claiming negligence/ lack of service. We agreed we’d go to arbitration. I had argued some costs would not have been incurred had James done his job properly so negligence and costs were intertwined and had to be resolved together. At arbitration however they said they would only talk about costs. Maynard asked me for a specific list of cost complaints, which I provided but no, this wasn’t what he wanted apparently and he hasn’t engaged on this issue since. FLIP agreed we would reconvene to discuss negligence but now just acting as if this never happened . They took a charge on my property to protect themselves which reluctantly I accepted as they had agreed not to pursue costs through the court pending resolving the negligence issues. Now it’s due for redemption; Maynard’s slapped on a further £68,000 of costs which is risible and threatened me with repossession while refusing to answer my solicitor’s letter. James Pirrie and David Allison the complaints guy didn’t respond to my emails either. They don’t have the courtesy to provide me with a breakdown of these costs and are just refusing to engage in discussing this or their agreement to discuss the negligence. So if you’re lucky, you may be pleased with the service you received but god help you if you fall foul of them because they either totally ignore you or try and bully you and yes, I very nearly did lose my home because of them as I found myself in a situation which I wouldn’t have been in had James done his job properly. Their conduct is unbelievable. They take unprofessionalism to a new high. Original review: How James Pirrie is on the top legal lists is beyond me. He may be a nice chap and be very good in an amicable divorce but in an acrimonious one he is totally out of his depth and incompetent. He may as well have been acting for the other side. He never fought my corner and later confessed he didn’t actually read my emails. Needless to say, I have brought a negligence claim against FLIP for their poor service. Of all the expensive lawyers in London, don’t go here. Find someone who wants to fight your corner rather than rack up £300,000 of fees yet produce nothing for it.

Kerstin Ashworth

2 years ago

After being recommended the services of FLIP I couldn’t have been more satisfied with the outcome of my divorce. James Pirrie and his team were on top of everything and more often than not one step ahead. He was very knowledgeable and thorough and made what was a relatively acrimonious divorce tolerable with a very good outcome. I was so satisfied that I have sought his advice and expertise again for an ongoing issue with my divorce. I would 100% recommend.

Petra Moll

2 years ago

Finding a law firm to handle your divorce is a hugely important decision to make at what is often a very difficult time in your life. James Pirrie and his colleagues have been a steady and supportive team. They have been responsive and the satisfactory way in which the divorce has been resolved has been in large part due to their skill, their sensitivity and their willingness to listen to how I and my ex husband wanted to resolve the dissolution of our marriage. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Trisha Clancy

2 years ago

From the very first contact, Helen Greenfield and her team at FLIP, provided me with the outstanding professional expertise and calm approach and support needed to navigate the uncertain waters of a difficult divorce. Communication was always prompt and efficient and I was very clear about my options throughout proceedings. Their persistent hard work and commitment to their client resulted in a very fair and excellent result in court. I cannot recommend them highly enough.