Chambers UK testimonials
Michael Devlin heads the family practice and is considered to be 'a leading authority' on legal aid and children law. He represents parents, children, local authorities and others on all manner of child care related cases.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2012)
This practice is highly regarded for its publicly funded work in both children and matrimonial law; the firm acts on child care cases for Manchester City Council and local authorities. Private family work is also a key element of the practice, and the group regularly represents clients in high-value financial provision disputes. 'This team really has its finer on the pulse', comment sources.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2012)
Mike Devlin frequently acts for guardians in complex care cases. ‘He has the ability to get to the heart of the issue and to find creative ways of dealing with it,’ clients say.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2011)
This firm’s large family team operates out of offices in Leigh, St Helens, Wigan, Bolton, and Manchester. It has traditionally been recognised for publicly funded work, particularly the representation of local authorities in care proceedings. It now has a growing reputation for ancillary relief. According to sources, ‘it is a coherent team that works well together and shares ideas.’
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2011)
Stephensons continues to field one of the largest teams in the region for legally aided family work. The department is divided into two groups, one handling childcare work and the other relationship breakdown. The legal aspects of adoption are a particular specialism.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2009)
With a number of offices across the North, this firm has the region covered for family work. Strongly committed to publicly funded work, it is also active in private money and child-related matters. Michael Devlin heads the team.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2009)
Spread across a number of offices in the North West, this larger "quality outfit" undertakes predominantly publicly funded work and is well known for its exceptional childcare practice. However, the firm also handles privately funded family matters including divorce and ancillary relief. Michael Devlin is "an excellent care lawyer" who receives much praise for his expertise in this area.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2008)
The team gives it all, no matter how large or small the case.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession)
Stephensons is well known for its outstanding childcare practice. Michael Devlin is “pure balm to the troubled client”. He garners enormous respect from market commentators for his excellent work in childcare.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2006)
