Vines Legal Limited

Unfortunately in 2020 my wife left me and decided she wanted a divorce. As my eldest daughter had just started university and my youngest daughter her A levels I wanted to remain in the family home to support them at least until my youngest daughter had started university. With Chloe and her team's guidance I was able to keep the separation of our finances and selling of the family home to a timetable that meant I could support my daughters. Chloe offered sound advice and kept communication clear and succinct which kept costs to a minimum. Vines Legal made an unpleasant process much easier to bear and enabled a good outcome for me and my daughters.

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Chloe Payne

Claire was very helpful in explaining the content of the draft pre-nuptial agreement sent through by my partner's solicitor, and for making the changes i wanted to see. I had many questions over the drafting period, and Claire ensured she was available to speak to me as needed, which was appreciated.

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Claire Louise Clark

Claire and her team helped me maintain my dignity, my sanity and ultimately my money and my assets.

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Claire Louise Clark

I truly appreciate all you have done for me and the invaluable advice you have provided.

Many thanks for yours and Chloe’s support and honesty through this.

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Chloe Payne

Nice building, but one will have a purpose going there, either have the next parking app or enough correct coins as no change is given. No free parking for visitors of the building- a money spinner

My partner recently had a free consultation with Catherine at Vibes Legal, and I wanted to leave this review because of how genuinely supportive and insightful she was. Catherine really listened to everything he’d been dealing with and gave clear, grounded advice without any pressure to switch firms or spend money. What truly stood out was her integrity — she focused on what was best for him, not what was best for her business. At a time when he felt let down and unsupported, and as though he was having to manage his solicitor on top of dealing with the stress of his ex, Catherine gave him the clarity and confidence he needed. She talked him through his options and helped him understand his rights, which ultimately gave him the reassurance to address the issues directly — and it worked. He left the call feeling calmer, empowered and genuinely supported for the first time in a long time. We both said afterwards that we wish we’d known about her at the very beginning — we’d have chosen her without hesitation. I would highly recommend Catherine and Vibes Legal to anyone looking for honest, ethical and compassionate legal advice.

Understanding, fair and knowledgeable. Thank you

I had the free initial consultation for my divorce. I was advised to wait 2 years for a no fault divorce as there was no bad feeling on either side. This was really helpful. I've never used a solicitor before and found the process a bit daunting initially. Catherine guided me through the legal terms and was very reassuring. Would highly recommend. Thanks again.

First and early red flag was the solicitor not replying in a timely manner and numerous chasers having to be sent in regards to time critical matters. We then were told we had enough to apply for full custody due to safeguarding concerns. We didn’t get full custody at the first hearing so was told to not ask for it at subsequent hearing or it would damage our case. After the final hearing, we were told that not pushing for full custody throughout had damaged our case despite following the advice we were given. Conflicting advice given throughout. Blindly trusted our solicitor and this has left us in a life ruining situation. Unsolicited advice was given to not post our wedding pictures because it would upset the ex (advice that caused great upset and wasn’t asked for and neither should it have been relevant to child proceedings) We were persuaded not to mention domestic abuse committed against my partner and were told that it could be perceived as petty. If he was a woman this undoubtedly would have been taken seriously. Our solicitor didn’t fight our corner after the judges decision to say how the court ordered pattern was simply impossible with our work schedule (which we only found out they could have done after consulting another firm after) our barrister and representative from Vines couldn’t have ran out the door quicker after letting us down. We were then told the process for an appeal would be reviewed. First we were promised Friday, then Monday. By the time we received the advice we only had 7 days left to seek alternative advice and with the complexity of the case it simply wasn’t possible. Our solicitors only advice in regards to the situation was to move to a job that accommodated the court order which Unfortunately telling somebody that works frontline in the emergency services to work Monday - Friday 9-5 isn’t a realistic option due to the nature of the job. Or we were told to give up our careers as if we don’t have bills to pay or a child to provide for. We were then told if all else fails, just ask the ex to be flexible - as if we would have gone to court in the first place if that was an option. Would recommend that people don’t use vines - especially if you work for the emergency services. We were let down spectacularly.