meet the team - family law division
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Mercedes King-Jones
- Head of Division Based at Worcester, Mercedes King-Jones is a partner and head of mfg’s family division. With more than 17 years’ experience, She specialises in matrimonial financial cases. Areas of expertise: Mercedes has a reputation for offering both married and unmarried clients high quality tailored advice in complex financial cases, especially those involving family businesses, and pension assets. She has considerable experience in dealing with property disputes between cohabitees. She also works closely with the rural team, providing specialist advice to the farming community and has spoken at a number of seminars and training events on divorce in a farming context. Her approach offers technical expertise balanced with compassion, a sense of humour and a realistic approach to litigation. Membership of professional bodies and organisations: Mercedes has been a member of the Family Law Panel for many years. She is also a member of Resolution, and is a trained mediator. |
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Gurdip Kaur-Brring - Private Practice Development Partner Gurdip Brring, a partner in the family division based at Worcester, is well known for handling complex, high quality private matrimonial work. Areas of expertise: Gurdip advises on all aspects of divorce and family matters with a niche expertise in complex matters involving family businesses, pensions and farming cases. She also has considerable experience in relation to pre-marital agreements and the protection of property on cohabitation. Gurdip has a clear sighted and pragmatic approach, her aim being to help clients reach a resolution to their family conflicts in a constructive and effective way, ensuring that a fair and positive result is achieved. Membership of professional bodies and organisations: Gurdip is an advanced member of the Family Law Panel and Resolution. She is also a trained collaborative lawyer. She is also a patron of the Worcestershire Breast Care Unit Appeal, regional projects co-ordinator for Wooden Spoon Worcestershire, a member of Worcester Vigornia Rotary Club and vice-chair of its membership committee. |
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Claire Backler Claire is a highly regarded and very experienced partner in the mfg family finance team based at Kidderminster. Areas of expertise: Claire is able to provide specialist advice to a full range of mfg clients, covering topics such as divorce and separation, civil partnerships, prenuptial agreements, and financial negotiation upon separation. She specialises in complex financial cases and has a particular interest and considerable experience acting for niche professional groups including dentists. She also has a wealth of experience in dealing with farmers and landowners. Membership of professional bodies and organisations: She has been a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel since its inception. |
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Robert Pearce Robert Pearce is head of mfg’s family team in Shropshire. A partner at the firm, he has a wealth of experience in areas such as divorce, cohabitation and financial issues. Areas of expertise: Robert is a specialist in children cases involving both public and private law children matters. He is well known and respected for his work acting for parents in care proceedings. Membership of professional bodies and organisations: Robert has been a member of Law Society Children's Panel for more than 15 years. He is also a member of the Buck Business Club, associated with AFC Telford United Football Club. Email: robert.pearce@mfgsolicitors.com
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Alison Webber Alison Webber is head of the family team at mfg’s Bromsgrove office, bringing with her a wealth of experience in all areas of family law. Areas of expertise: Having practised as a family solicitor for more than 25 years, Alison specialises in divorce, separation and cohabite disputes, with particular expertise in all financial issues following divorce, including business assets, pensions and properties. A partner at the firm, she is part of the specialist finance team at mfg, offering a tailored service to private clients. Membership of professional bodies and organisations: Alison is a long standing member of the Law Society's Family Law Panel. |
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Michelle Corbett Michelle Corbett has been with mfg Solicitors since November 2001 and is an associate working within the family law division, specialising in childcare. Areas of expertise: An expert in the law surrounding childcare, Michelle is an experienced advocate and specialises in representing parents in care proceedings. A valued member of mfg’s specialist children’s team, Michelle’s extensive knowledge and expertise make her an asset to the firm. She is based at mfg’s Kidderminster office. |
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Karina Dudas Karina Dudas is a paralegal on the family law team based at Kidderminster. She joined mfg Solicitors in August 2001. Areas of expertise: A trainee legal executive, Karina is experienced in all aspects of public law and private law children’s work, with particular emphasis on providing valuable support to the children’s team at mfg. |
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Marisa Hackett Marisa Hackett joined mfg Solicitors in August 2000 and qualified nine years ago. She is an associate working in the firm’s family law division at Kidderminster. Areas of expertise: A member of mfg’s specialist children’s team, Marisa specialises in private law children’s matters. She represents clients in disputes relating to children, including contact, residence and parental responsibility. Membership of professional bodies and organisations: Marisa is a member of the Family Law Panel. |
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Rupinder Nandra Joining the firm in 2010, Rupinder Nandra is the latest addition to mfg’s family law division, further strengthening the children’s team at Kidderminster. Areas of expertise: Supporting the childcare team, Rupinder specialises in private law disputes involving children. She joined mfg from Brownings Solicitors in Redditch, where she did her training. Email: rupinder.nandra@mfgsolicitors.com
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Katherine Tippetts Katherine Tippetts further expands mfg’s family division, joining Robert Pearce at the Telford office of the firm in June 2010. Areas of expertise: Katherine deals with all areas of family law, including divorce, ancillary relief, cohabitation, pre-nuptial agreements and Children Act proceedings. She also works closely with mfg’s rural team, having a particular interest in farming cases and divorces involving agricultural and rural issues. Recent cases she has worked on include dealing with complex pension sharing issues and those involving high net worth clients. Katherine worked at a solicitor in Chester since qualifying in 2005 before relocating to her home county of Shropshire last year. Membership of professional bodies and organisations: Katherine is a collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution, an association of family lawyers who promote a conciliatory approach to family law and subscribe to a code of practice. Interests: In her spare time, Katherine enjoys relaxing and socialising with friends, walking and cycling. |
