About Brabners
Brabners is an independent, purpose-led law firm founded in 1815 and anchored in the North, with offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Lancashire, and London. One of the largest family law teams in the North, led by Cara Nuttall, the firm is ranked by the Legal 500 and Chambers for its expertise across financial remedy, children, international family law, and fertility and surrogacy work. In 2022 Brabners became the UK’s largest law firm to achieve B Corp certification.
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Our team
Meet the family law specialists at Brabners.
Liverpool Office
3 solicitorsHelen Marriott
Partner
Helen Marriott focuses on HNW and UHNW financial matters, often advising on complex asset structures across businesses and trusts.
View profile →Richard Rigg
Legal Director
Richard Rigg is a marriage breakdown and wealth protection expert.
View profile →Associate
Kate Barlow is a Solicitor in the family team at Brabners. Kate advises on all aspects of relationship breakdown, including divorce and financial provision, …
View profile →Manchester Office
5 solicitorsCara Nuttall
Partner
Cara Nuttall is an expert in domestic and international children cases, including abduction and surrogacy. Practice head.
View profile →Leanne Instrall
Partner
Leanne Instrall frequently acts in high-value financial cases and sensitive childcare disputes.
View profile →Jo-Anna Jellings
Legal Director
Jo-Anna Jellings is superb and particularly sought after for children matters. Expertise in multi-jurisdictional disputes and injunctions.
View profile →Amy Harris
Legal Director
Amy Harris has a strong international family law practice that includes advice on divorce and prenups.
View profile →Joe Ailion
Senior Associate
Joe Ailion has a depth of understanding and empathy rarely seen in a solicitor. Specialises in building families matters like fertility law and surrogacy.
View profile →Lancashire Office
1 solicitorChris Fairhurst
Partner
Chris Fairhurst is brilliant - down to earth and straightforward with his advice. Comes with a wealth of experience and pragmatism.
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