For my case, I dealt with Mary – she was super helpful and professional and, most importantly, she was compassionate and displayed high moral grounds irrespective of “winning/losing” a case. It’s about securing the long term benefits via amicable resolution and compromises, which in most cases (especially family ones), are the most important aspects. I would happily recommend Miles & Partners.
A family law client advised by Mary Richardson
“I would definitely recommend Mary Richardson at Miles & Partners who took on my case in June 2021.
The firm was recommended to me regarding advice on a care plan to becoming a special guardian. When I called Miles & Partners, Mary Richardson called me back on the same day and sounded very kind, professional and friendly.
She took on my case and offered me an appointment after a few days to go through the care plan and explain clearly making sure that I was comfortable. I kept on calling her because I was very nervous and she was like a friend. I am glad Mary Richardson was my solicitor.”
Family law client advised by Mary Richardson
“Mary is a dynamic and inspirational lawyer. She commits to her cases going above and beyond her duties to her clients. She extensively researched…vitamin D deficiency and found an expert who changed the outcome of the NAI case.”
Circuit Judge
“Mary Richardson instructed us in an unusual case that involved alleged non-accidental injury; skull fracture and wrist fracture…Mary showed a real maturity and understanding of the complex science contained within the expert reports…her contribution was crucial to our approach in this case.”
Counsel and Queens Counsel
“In these difficult times, the family courts requires kind, smart and strategic lawyers like Mary who are willing to fight for vulnerable clients and do their very best for them.”
Barrister at 4 Paper Buildings chambers
“We were hugely grateful to have Mary’s committed support. Mary gave very measured and sound advice which was extremely well explained and made a great deal of sense. She is a first class lawyer: efficient, level headed, informed, informative and humane.”
Anonymous client
“Mary truly is a rising star… I have worked on several cases with Mary and in each case, she developed a trusted relationship with the client, was on top of the facts, had thought ahead to points of law and was fully committed … [she] demonstrated a forensic understanding of the medical evidence and… brilliantly articulated the weakness in the local authority’s case. In another non –accidental injury case… Mary successfully exonerated her client, [she] drafted one of the best witness statements I have ever read in such a case. Mary showed extraordinary judgment… and an amazing ability to distil medical issues.”
Barrister at 4 Paper Buildings Chambers
‘I have met Mary in two very complex cases. Her knowledge of the facts and law is impressive. She is incredibly well prepared and it is always a pleasure to be in a case with her.’
Queens Counsel at 42 Bedford Row Chambers
“On a recent case where Mary acted for a grandmother in proceedings against the local authority, the client was effusive in her praise of Mary, having no doubt that the positive outcome the client was received was only due to the hard work undertaken by Mary and the constant pressure she applied on the local authority…It is hard to believe that Mary only qualified as a solicitor a year ago because her aptitude to understand complex legal issues is more akin to a lawyer with many years of experience.”
Barrister at 3 Dr Johnson’s Building Chambers
“I have been instructed by Mary as junior counsel to Anna McKenna QC in a very complex High Court Non-Accidental Injury case. Mary secured an excellent outcome for the client who was found to have inflicted serious injuries to her child. The children [were] successfully rehabilitated to the parents’ care. Mary’s hard and thorough work and thoughtful approach to this case reflect her commitment to her clients generally and her tremendous skill as a care practitioner. She impresses as someone considerably more experienced than her years. She is an incredible force in the care arena.”
Barrister at 4 Paper Buildings chambers
“Mary simply goes the extra mile for each and every client. She is relentless in her pursuit for justice on their behalf. Her clients are invariably vulnerable and facing a sea of difficulties. Mary is tireless on their behalf. Mary has a rare combination of both intellectual capacity and emotional empathy…if there are more Marys practising in child law- we can rest slightly more easy about access to justice for everyone.”
Barrister at Garden Court chambers
“Ms Richardson supported me when I was accused of Fabricated Induced Illness. She showed cultural competence when dealing with my case…understanding how culture and socio economic [status] impacts on inequality. Ms Richardson was able to understand every aspect of my family concerns, enabling her to provide quality consistent advice…we succeeded! I would strongly recommend her as she was able to challenge inequality and unconscious bias, ensuring the Local Authority followed the law.”
“Mary has been providing us with family law guidance to help us get our grandson in our care. She has proven to be a loyal and dedicated professional. I have been impressed with her command and understanding of the law. She motivated us to keep our hopes up and told us not to give up as she had a gut instinct we would win the case. She made sure we were fine during the time of struggle. I would rate her 10/10 for her outstanding work.”
Anonymous client
“I am very happy with the outcome and that has given me a lot of security… All of you, especially Amanda and Mary, gave me a lot of confidence and great advice. That allowed me to stay calm even when it was stressful. I am certain no other solicitor team would have done it better.
I wish I were a poet to find the proper words for expressing my gratitude to you all. Not only for the outcome, but also for everything else I learned. I can only say thank you so much from the deep of my heart! I also write it in Spanish since it will be more natural: gracias infinitas desde el fondo de mi corazón!”
Ivan Cano
“Throughout my case I found [Mary’s] attention to detail and ability to note and retain massive amounts of information a huge bonus…I was always so impressed by the way Mary came across as calm, collected and objective; when I was certainly none of those things…I felt like she really cared about my case and the outcome for me and my children. I really did feel like I was her only client. Her detective work on my behalf was amazing and her eye for detail and accuracy is undeniable…”
Anonymous client
“We were hugely grateful to have Mary’s committed support. Mary gave very measured and sound advice which was extremely well explained and made a great deal of sense. She is a first class lawyer: efficient, level headed, informed, informative and humane.”
Anonymous client
