Serving our clients is at the heart of VM Family Law. It’s an approach that empowers our clients to place their trust in us to handle sensitive, emotionally charged cases. Our expertise in family law has led to us being recognised by one of the legal sector’s best-known independent guides, The Legal 500.
Being recognised by such a guide is especially pertinent for us because it justifies the faith we have in our talented legal team, and the quality of service we provide to individuals and families during some of the most difficult periods in their lives.
What the Legal 500 actually is
The Legal 500 is one of the longest-running ranking systems for law firms in the industry. It’s a research platform that benchmarks law firms across over 100 countries.
Ultimately, it’s designed to help clients find the right law firm for them. They evaluate firms using independent researchers and hard data, including:
· Written submissions from firms.
· Client feedback
. Peer feedback
· Independent market sources.
Crucially, in an era of scepticism, one of the leading reasons why The Legal 500 is so trusted is that it has always committed to a stance of firms not being able to buy their way onto the list. It’s also why it carries genuine weight within professional circles, and why being named on the list is such a high honour.
Our recognition in the Legal 500
VM Family Law has been ranked in Tier 3 for Family in the North West of England since 2023. In their editorial commentary, published alongside the rankings, they highlighted our ability to handle a broad range of matters, including complex financial disputes, private law children matters, divorce agreements and domestic abuse protection.
It’s all a testament to the level of experience our firm brings to the family law arena. In particular, Amanda Rimmer, one of our Directors and Senior Solicitors, was mentioned for her work on high-value divorce cases, including those involving business assets across jurisdictions.
Aside from that, The Legal 500 also took the time to focus on the testimonials from some of our previous clients. We’ve always concentrated on the value of client care because we know that family law cases so often involve people when they’re at their lowest.
The researchers commented “They are the full package: compassionate, competent, responsive, reliable and reassuring.”
VM Family Law is always pragmatic and professional, but we also know the value of supporting our clients when times get hard. It’s this human side that we’re proud of, and we’re delighted that The Legal 500 has recognised that.
What the Legal 500 means for a family law firm
By its nature, family law lasers in on deeply personal matters. Our clients are looking for help during times of stress and uncertainty. That’s why being named in The Legal 500 is more than just about profile.
It shows our clients that we’re technically capable and effective at delivering the outcomes they want, and that we handle their cases properly. For our own legal team, it reinforces that our approach pays dividends for our clients and that the wider industry recognises this.
For you, being named in these rankings means you can guarantee from our firm:
· Verified excellence.
· A reputation for managing challenging cases.
· Consistent, high-quality service.
· Credibility that you can trust us to handle your case.
Awards and professional recognition are bonuses for us, though. What matters to us is that we continually serve people like you, whether it’s dealing with a difficult divorce, uncovering hidden assets, or drafting prenuptial agreements.
If you’re dealing with a challenging divorce or child custody case, schedule your free consultation with one of our legal experts now.