FRANCESCA FOTHERGILL
BA (Oxon) Modern History
Family and Private Client
Areas of Practice
Divorce and Matrimonial Finance
Children (Public and Private)
What the Directories say:
'pragmatic, reasonable and direct,' and someone who 'will fight for a good result'.
- Chambers and Partners 2012
'highly recommended for financial matters'
- Legal 500, 2011
‘has a particular interest in ancillary relief cases involving agricultural property. She is praised for her sound judgement and the practical approach she takes to her cases.’
- Chambers and Partners 2011
'client focused and determined in financial proceedings.'
- Legal 500, 2010
'Has a London pedigree and is establishing a name for herself in Manchester. "She is a strong advocate who pushes for good results for her clients.'
- Chambers and Partners 2010
'Technically strong on ancillary relief - an advocate who pushes for good results for her clients.'
- Legal 500, 2009
'Francesca Fothergill has built a strong private 'money' practice.'
- Legal 500, 2008
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Education:
Inns of Court School of Law
Diploma in Law, City University (Middle Temple Harmsworth Scholar)
Somerville College, Oxford
Oakham School
Profile:
Francesca began her career in London, where she completed pupillage at the chambers of Roger Henderson Q.C. at 2 Harcourt Buildings, Temple. Thereafter she worked in the offices of Stanbrook & Hooper, in Brussels. In 1998 Francesca joined chambers at 3 Paper Buildings, Temple where she practised exclusively in family law. Francesca moved to Manchester in 2006 and she has specialised in ancillary relief since that date. Her practice covers all aspects of matrimonial finance provision, with a particular interest in cases involving farms and landed estates and the associated issues of trusts and inherited wealth, together with complex corporate and tax structures.
In private law residence and contact disputes, Francesca is frequently instructed in cases which involve sensitive cultural and religious issues, matters of domestic abuse and alcohol/drugs misuse and matters in which there is contested psychological or psychiatric evidence.
Francesca also accepts instructions in public law children work and she has acted on behalf of local authorities and children in serious non-accidental injury cases.
Recognised for her commitment to her clients and for her determination, Francesca’s approach is straightforward and constructive.
Languages:
French, German, Italian
Professional Associations:
Family Law Bar Association
Agricultural Lawyers Association