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Joanne Millward is a Family Law solicitor with over 30 years’ experience dealing in all areas of Family Law.
Family Law
Divorce
Finances upon separation
Separation
Children Matters
Cohabitation Agreements
Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
Civil Partnerships
Financial matters arising from breakdown of a relationship
Advising in circumstances where there has been controlling and coercive behaviour
Joanne deals with divorce, finances, children, pre-nups and post-nups and all aspects of separation. She regularly acts in cases where clients have significant assets, either in property, investments, companies, or pensions. Her sympathetic approach to clients is matched by her ability to negotiate but also be a tough opponent; Joanne is someone you want on your side. Joanne very much promotes conciliatory negotiations without the necessity for court wherever possible and gives clients sensible advice about the options available to them with practical cost information, both at the beginning and throughout the proceedings.
Joanne represents a number of high net worth clients that are dealing with sensitive situations. This includes making decisions on how to split businesses, pensions and savings. Joanne works to ensure any solution allows both parties to move on in a way that benefits their business and future.
30 years
“I just want to thank you so much, you have been absolutely amazing and supportive, I can’t thank you enough for getting me through all this and sorting everything out.”Gemma Peet
“I cannot thank you enough. Your expertise & skills have been invaluable for my case.’”Jade Smith
“I would like to say thank you for an excellent service. When I first walked through the door I liked Jo's enthusiam and reassurance. Basically the job would be done. It was and thank you for my life back. ”Carmen Cameron
“Thank you so much for all your hard work and support over the past year. Your kindness, thoughtfulness & efficiency has been wonderful and made such a difference at a really difficult time. ”Family Law Client
30 years
Rotheras Personal Injury Department is pleased to announce its support of the Back Up Trust.
Posted on 11/05/2022
If you run or have just set up a business, you might be considering whether you need a shareholders’ agreement. In our latest blog Lauren Kilbride, a Trainee Solicitor in Rotheras’ corporate and commercial department, explains what shareholders’ agreements are, the benefits of having one and the risks involved by failing to have a shareholders’ agreement in place.
Posted on 04/05/2022