Manchester and Cheshire-based Maguire Family Law has announced two promotions and a duo of solicitor appointments expanding Manchester city centre team.
Jennifer Hudec has been promoted to partner, having joined the firm as a senior associate in 2025. Jennifer specialises in high-net-worth divorce and complex financial remedy proceedings.
The firm also welcomes Ciara Florey as an associate solicitor and Alice Ferguson as a solicitor, alongside promotion of Ruth Wynn to associate solicitor.
James Maguire, managing director of Maguire Family Law, said: “We have experienced a record year for enquiries, reflecting the continued demand for specialist advice on complex divorce, financial and children matters.
“As we approach the third anniversary of opening our Manchester city centre office, we are proud of the reputation we have established and the strength of our growing team. Continuing to attract, develop and retain talented family lawyers remains central to our ambitions for the future.”
Lodders strengthens family team with appointment of new partner Aasha Choudhary
Lodders say Choudhary brings significant experience advising clients on complex family law matters, with particular expertise in high-net-worth financial remedy cases, international family law issues, cohabitation agreements, and complex children matters including relocation and abduction cases.
Her appointment forms part of Lodders’ continued investment in its Family team, which is focused on providing expert, highly personal advice to clients dealing with some of the most complex and sensitive issues in their personal lives.
Choudhary commented: “Lodders combines an outstanding reputation in family law with a culture that puts clients and relationships at the heart of the firm.
“Joining Mark, Vivienne and the wider team is an exciting opportunity to help shape a practice with the expertise and ambition to be a first choice for complex family law matters in Birmingham and nationally.
“Having spent much of my career advising on complex financial disputes, I know how important it is to identify the right issues early and maintain a clear focus on the outcome. I am committed to achieving negotiated solutions wherever possible, while being robust and decisive when litigation is necessary.”
1 Hare Court celebrates record Chambers UK Bar Guide 2027 rankings
1 Hare Court celebrates a strong set of results in the newly published Chambers UK Bar Guide 2027, with 39 total members ranked across its ‘Family: Matrimonial Finance’ and ‘Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution’ practices.
1 Hare Court says this is highest number of individual rankings the set has achieved to date, alongside its overall chambers-wide Band 1 ranking.
Joint head of Chambers Nichola Gray KC comments: “We’re thrilled to see so many members of 1 Hare Court ranked in this year’s Chambers UK Bar Guide. The breadth of this recognition reflects the unrivalled talent and unwavering commitment of our barristers, as well as the outstanding work of our clerking and support teams.
“We’re particularly pleased to see new rankings and promotions alongside existing rankings in both fields. These results really are testament to the confidence and trust placed in our members by instructing solicitors and clients.”
Enable Law has strengthened its mental capacity team with the appointment of Court of Protection specialist Mea North as partner.
Mea North joins Enable Law’s team of mental capacity legal experts who support vulnerable people and their families with long-term care and financial needs.
As a professional deputy, North will support clients with complex financial and welfare decisions where they are unable to make those decisions themselves.
Commenting on her appointment, North, who will be based at Enable Law’s Southampton office, said: “I’m delighted to be joining Enable Law and its outstanding specialist legal professionals.
“It’s a perfect fit because I went into the legal profession to help people, making sure the voices of vulnerable individuals and their families are heard and their wishes acted upon.
“I’m relishing the opportunity to continue advocating for my clients as part of Enable’s mental capacity team, applying my commitment and experience and contributing to the continued growth of Enable Law’s Court of Protection practice.”
