In family

A strong national reputation

Its team of specialist lawyers deal with all types of divorce-related issues, including children issues, property and cohabitation. Peers describe it as a superb team led by solid practitioners.

Clients praise its service as well structured, well organised and ethically sound.

Maud Davis handles both public and private children work, and is well respected for her advocacy

In crime

TV Edwards has become one of the most sizeable legal aid firms in the country. The specialist crime team continues to grow, building a broad practice with the capacity to handle all manner of criminal offences.

The group specialises in youth crime, prison law and mental health issues, and is very efficient and a strong criminal outfit.

The practice is rated for its expertise in advising on driving offences, and has a specialist team providing advice on youth offences.

In housing

The department is renowned for its knowledge of housing law, with sources saying: "They know it inside out." "The team covers the full spectrum of social welfare law including evictions, homelessness, disrepair, Human Right Acts issues and providing support for asylum seekers."

Jacky Starling has "vast knowledge of social welfare law".

"The team handles cases from County Court to Supreme Court level, and is rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with. According to one impressed interviewee, “they have a presence all over London so they appear to be a firm in the ascendancy – they are going places!"

Mental Health

Carolyn Taylor has 'significant experience in human rights, both as a civil and criminal lawyer', and is 'an acknowledged expert in this field'. The firm is experienced in tribunals and hospital managers' hearings, and represents clients with "the utmost dignity and discretion".