We do not sit on the fence

Because we are the experts

McAlister Family Law is a specialist family and children law practice. Family law is all that we do. We have four specialist divisions which include, divorce and finance, children, unmarried families and international. The experts within those teams have chosen to specialise in their chosen field which enables us to provide our clients with the very best advice at all times.

The team is ranked not only in Tier One of the Legal 500 directory of family law firms but also in the Times Top 200 Law firms for family law.

As can be seen from our entries in the various respected legal directories, we employ some of the most highly-ranked specialists in the country. Managing Partner Amanda McAlister is one of the very few family lawyers listed as an “eminent practitioner” in Chambers and Partners and other partners are listed as leading individuals in the Legal 500. We have ten solicitors who are members of the Law Society’s Advanced Children Panel (more than any other family law practice). Our lawyers are trained to deliver results for clients. We do not sit on the fence and that is why our clients feel totally in control during what can be a highly emotional and difficult process.

Because we listen and deliver results

Our approach is not to simply listen to you but to hear and understand exactly what you want to achieve. By understanding your goals, we will put together a comprehensive plan to ensure that we can deliver the result that you want to achieve. We do not sit on the fence and always deliver on our promises. We do what we say we will do, and we will always engage ourselves, achieving not only the desired result but supporting you through your family law journey.

Because we’re straight-talking and honest

We aim to enable our clients to make informed decisions in what can be a stressful and difficult time when decisions can be made which later may be regretted if intervention is not made. Throughout your case, we will be there to guide you and ensure that we adhere to our agreed plan. We are not afraid to provide candid and direct advice when required. Our experience is that this is what clients prefer.

Because we communicate

At McAlister Family Law we believe that communication is what makes a team strong. We do not believe in letter-writing but instead, adopt the form of communication chosen by you. From the outset, Beyond Law Group has invested heavily in technology, whether our clients require a face-to-face meeting in one of our offices or would prefer a Zoom, Teams or WhatsApp call, it can be accommodated. It is the human connection that is the key to case success.

Because we provide value

Our divorce and Family Law team has a reputation for excellence and our people are members of a variety of prestigious organisations such as the International Academy of Family Lawyers, Resolution, and the National Association of Arbitrators. Many of the cases in which the team act have an international family law element. To enable our clients to take a global approach to their cases, we have strategic partnerships in place with other law firms and specialists around the world.

The Children Law team boasts some of the country’s leading experts who specialise not only in private and public proceedings but also in adoption, surrogacy and paternity-related disputes. Some of the partners within the child law team are members of prestigious organisations including the Law Society Children Law Accreditation Panel.

Because we are caring and compassionate

All of our lawyers have unrivalled experience in both building and implementing a strategic action plan which will move your case forward to a positive conclusion. Part of that plan will be to consider a range of funding options to ensure that our clients can manage their budget from the outset.

Through our values, we strive for excellence in all that we do. This includes not only our cutting-edge approach to family law but also the responsibility that we have as an employer and to our community

Because we deliver out-of-court success

How much a case is likely to cost is very often the greatest concern of our clients. That’s why we offer a range of funding options including fixed fees and pay-as-you-go. For those who prefer the traditional route of being charged by the hour, we offer a variety of competitive rates to suit a range of budgets. At our first meeting we will discuss costs and as part of our moving forward plan will ensure that you feel totally comfortable. In addition, we do work in teams so where we can we will delegate work to a more junior member of the team if that is what you would prefer.