Top Legal 500 ranking for Jones Nickolds
We are delighted to have once again been awarded the highest ranking in the Legal 500 guide to the best family teams in Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
The researchers noted the firm's expertise at dealing with “all aspects of divorce and its financial consequences”. We were particularly pleased that all five partners have been individually recommended.
Various testimonials were given including:
‘A specialist firm that offers top level advice in both children and financial matters but at a much lower cost. The team is built on the considerable experience of the eponymous Lisa Jones and Claire Nickolds. The team generally hail from niche ‘Magic Circle’ family practices and all operate with a focus on settlement but an ability to litigate forcefully where it is required.’
‘Central London ‘Magic Circle’ advice and service at a fraction of the cost. This team are fantastic: they operate at the cutting edge where their sound knowledge and vast experience enables them to provide the perfect balance between fighting what needs to be fought whilst reaching agreement on good terms where this can be achieved. Their detailed and careful preparation, emotional intelligence and first-rate judgement ensures their client’s are very well supported during the entire process.’
‘The founding partners, Claire Nickolds and Lisa Jones both manage to combine gritty determination in supporting their clients with first rate client care and empathy towards their clients. Both have the confidence to represent their clients when facing Magic Circle firms whilst simultaneously finding sensible and pragmatic solutions. ’
‘Gemma Irving is an absolute superstar. She is on top of all of the key legal issues, commercial in her thinking and very strategic in her decision-making.’
‘Rachel Woodd is a stellar individual. Her mediation practice continues to grow exponentially and she is now very much a “go-to” mediator for solicitors in London looking to refer out to a mediator who will be able to help resolve even the most intractable of cases.’
‘Lisa Jones is a formidable litigator with unmatched industry. The go-to family solicitor for those in the know. She never loses sight of the client’s best interests, delivering a top class product at a reasonable price.’
‘Claire Nickolds deals with the most complex cases with alacrity. A thoughtful and decisive tactician who always sees the whole picture.’
‘Laura Smail has always been hugely proactive and focused on finding solutions that work well. She is well-informed and insightful, quick to respond and offers sage and sensible advice that is sensitive to the circumstances (which were difficult) and acknowledged the raw emotional factors that are not part of the law but have the potential to create huge difficulties if not managed. When things got emotionally tough, Laura was an excellent sounding board and took the heat out of the situation, making it easier to move forward with a clear strategy and legal case.’