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Maguire Family Law

Maguire Family Law

5.0(29 reviews)See reviews ↓·Manchester

About the company

Maguire Family Law is the trading name of James Maguire & Co Limited. James Maguire is the managing director and was recognised as a Legal 500 leading individual in family law. The firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. It specialises in all areas of family law, particularly divorce and finances including medium to high net worth cases.

A niche area is international family law, including international divorce, child abduction and child relocation. The firm has offices in Manchester, Stockton Heath, Knutsford, Altrincham, Wilmslow and London. It does not offer legal aid funding. The firm has a specially trained mediator. Services include divorce and separation law, child law, financial matters, unmarried couples, family mediation, international family law, and pre-nuptial agreements.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

People going through separation, disputes over children or intricate financial settlements in Manchester have described what it is like to instruct this family law practice. The team is consistently portrayed as knowledgeable and pragmatic, with advice given plainly and each stage of the process explained so that clients can follow it. Several reviewers note the care shown towards older clients and those less comfortable with technology, including efforts to protect their privacy.

Named individuals such as James, Eimear, Fran and Katie are singled out for empathy, warmth and steady guidance during emotionally demanding proceedings. An observation shared by more than one reviewer is the firm's work on cases with an international element, where added complexity is handled with tactical awareness and confidence. Professional referrals stretching over a decade appear in the accounts, with fellow solicitors and charity partners describing enduring relationships founded on integrity and compassion.

Communication is reported as consistent from start to finish, with questions answered promptly and outcomes pursued diligently. The capacity to shift the direction of difficult negotiations, financial settlements among them, is noted by those who introduced friends or relatives. Mediation and legal services linked to separation also feature, and the practice is depicted as approachable and focused on securing the right result for each client.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Charlotte Jones13 July 2026

I have worked closely with James over the last few months at the Manchester office and I couldn't be more grateful for his warm and empathic support. I highly recommend James and the support he has provided over the last few months.

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Emily Eckersley30 June 2026

I can’t thank Jennifer and Ruth enough for their exceptional support and professionalism throughout a child custody case. From the very beginning, they were calm, kind, patient, clear, and incredibly understanding during what was a very difficult and emotional time for me. I felt properly listened to and never judged, which made a huge difference when I found myself in a situation I honestly didn’t think I’d be in. Their guidance was consistently thorough and easy to follow, and they always explained my options in a way that made everything feel more manageable. I felt reassured knowing they were handling my case with such care and attention to detail. I’m genuinely grateful for everything they did, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing strong, compassionate legal support in family law matters.

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Richard Kerr29 April 2026

James and his team are the best in the business. Top level knowledge and experience of family matters, coupled with a friendly approach.

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Gary McIndoe29 April 2026

I've enjoyed a close professional relationship with James, Eimear and the team at Maguire Family Law for more than 10 years, and have no hesitation in referring clients in need of family law support to the firm. They are knowledgeable, pragmatic and dynamic in their provision of legal services. We have worked together on divorce and children cases with an international dimension, which often raises the level of complexity to the advice provided. James Maguire is a lawyer at the top of his game.

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Simon Morton25 March 2026

James and his leadership team at Maguire Family Law are second to none. I have worked closely with James, Eimear and Katie for nearly a decade. They epitomise professionalism and are leaders in their field. They provide an outstanding level of client service. They care and understand their client's individual needs, delivering at all times, clear tactically astute advice.

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Alice Manship19 March 2026

Jen from the Manchester office at Maguire Family Law is a pleasure to work with. Her knowledge, communication and professionalism is second to none. Highly recommend those seeking family law advice to speak with Jen.

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George Horley18 March 2026

I have worked with Maguire Family Law for a number of years, and they have consistently been—and continue to be—among the top tier of matrimonial lawyers in Manchester.

Family law solicitors in Manchester compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Manchester are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Maguire Family Law (this page)★ 5,029No
2Family Law Lawyer Child Law Lawyer Divorce Law Lawyer★ 5,01Yes
3Family Law Lawyer Manchester★ 5,01Yes
4Aramas Family Law★ 4,958No
5Slater Heelis★ 4,662No
Contact
+441615372808family-law.co.uk/locations/manchesterThe Lightwell, Brown St, Manchester M2 2JG
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:30
Tuesday09:00–17:30
Wednesday09:00–17:30
Thursday09:00–17:30
Friday09:00–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed