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The expertise, empathy and understanding shown by the whole team is outstanding. In particular I cannot recommend Amanda highly enough. First class lawyer.
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Solicitor at McAlister Family Law
Amanda Jane McAlister
Solicitor - Managing Partner
SRA ID: 36601
Amanda is one of the UK’s most experienced, and respected, family law practitioners. Prior to joining the Group, she headed the family law division of international law firm Slater and Gordon, where she built one of the largest family teams in the country, in the process taking it from Tier 4 to Tier 1 in the leading independent legal directories.
4 Castle Street, M3 4LZ
Licensed for 25 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
- Family Law 100%
4 Client Reviews
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About Amanda Jane McAlister
Amanda is one of the UK’s most experienced, and respected, family law practitioners. Prior to joining the Group, she headed the family law division of international law firm Slater and Gordon, where she built one of the largest family teams in the country, in the process taking it from Tier 4 to Tier 1 in the leading independent legal directories.
Languages Spoken: English
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SRA-approved manager - Director
Mcalister Family Law Limited
?-present
Chris
I first met Amanda Jane McAllister when I was at the lowest point of my life, I had just found out that my wife for 21 years had been cheating on me for around a year behind my back in 2010.
During this year I was subjected to physical and emotional abuse to a large scale, I later realized that this was done in attempt to provoke a reaction from me to get me out of the house however I just thought my wife was going through depression therefore as I caring husband I didn't notice or see what was going on in my life however obvious at this time.
From my first appointment with Amanda, I found her very approachable, thoughtful, caring and understanding towards me, to be honest I didn’t know what day it was at that time of life and didn’t see a way forward for myself or didn’t particularly want one.
I didn’t know where to start getting through a divorce, however with Amanda’s encouragement, professionalism and continuous support I got through it, she went above and beyond for me, and I will never forget that.
I know I couldn’t have done it without her in anyway at all. I would strongly recommend Amanda Jane McAllister to anyone looking to find a totally complete professional solicitor in every aspect that has one extra special quality that sets her apart from the rest in her field Amanda actually cares about her clients deeply from start to finish.
Chris
Solicitor named in this review: Amanda Jane McAlister
A representative from McAlister Family Law Limited responded to this review on 24 October, 2022
Hi Chris, firstly, thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave feedback regarding your experience when using our services. We are delighted to hear that Amanda has made you feel like this when using our services as we aim to deliver high-quality customer service for our clients. Thank you for recommending our firm; we wish you all the best in the future. Feel free to contact us again if you ever need legal advice again!
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Financial and divorce proceedings
I initially instructed Amanda McAlister who gave me a clear focus and options during a very difficult time in my life when everything was falling apart and I felt like I had no choices about my future. I needed her objectivity and encouragement to set me on the right path
Thereafter I worked with Heather Lucy, who at the time was a qualified solicitor. Heather was wise beyond her years post qualification and always went above and beyond to reassure me that my case was progressing in the right way. She has a great personal touch, which client’s need when they find themselves going through this type of life changing event. Heather didn’t push her point too much and worked with me, which is important as people going through a divorce often feel a lack of control on their life, and Heather provided a nice balance of listening to my needs and requirements and providing the legal advice and execution of the same to an extremely height standard.
Thank you Heather and Amanda. I couldn’t have done it without you.
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Divorce
I instructed Mcalister law about 4 years ago and my Divorce has only just finalized. My Divorce was very complex, as my ex wife had moved assets to try and defeat my claim. What followed was a lengthy legal battle which consisted of a trial within a trial to effectively return assets to the rightful owner so that this could be Included in the marital . My large pension was then assessed using a Pension Actuary to enable a true value of worth when sorting the financial matters. My Ex wife and her solicitors would not negotiate at all the whole Divorce hearing went to the wire, George Wilson handled and oversaw my case right up to conclusion. It was particularly frustrating for him because the other side would deliberately try and cause problems and additional expense. The judge saw right through it it the end due to the determination by George Wilson who had put a detailed case together for Trial, The barrister who was instructed By Mcalister Law could not have achieved the result that he did if it hadn’t been for the hard work from George Wilson and the staff at Mcalister Law!
I was over the moon with the result that Mcalister Law secured for me, which the other party had tried to argue was an 18 year marriage based on nothing more than a relationship which ended and continuity was broken before a short marriage of 5 years.... the judge ruled it was a 5 year marriage and my Ex wife received an 8.5 % of my pension based on a cash payment to myself which was later reduced to ZERO on an offsetting basis.
So as you can see, good advice and good representation is worth every single penny! If I had not of had professional representation then I would be in a far far worse position now.
My thanks goes out to Amanda Mcalister and the company but I would give particular thanks to George Wilson for everything he did for me. Thankyou
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