Wayne Phillips Senior Consultant Family Lawyer

Wayne is an experienced and specialist family lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Wayne advises on complex financial cases serving high net worth clients in complex financial disputes and private law children matters. Wayne assists clients with respect to a wide range of family law matters, including:-

• Divorce
• Dissolution of Civil Partnerships and Nullity Proceedings
• Separation Agreements
• Cohabitation Disputes – TOLATA
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Drafting Pre-Nuptial and Post Nuptial Agreements
• Financial Provision following divorce/dissolution
• Complex Financial Disputes
• Farming Divorces
• Registering Matrimonial Homes Rights
• Severing Joint tenancies
• Disputes regarding children (for both parents and grandparents) in relation to child arrangement orders
• Domestic Violence
• Change of Name

Wayne is known for his friendly and pragmatic approach to resolving disputes in a swift and cost effective manner, looking for alternatives to the Court process. Wayne has previously been a Partner at a well-established Law Firm; he has also set up a family law department, has experience managing a law firm, and has held the position of Head of the Family Law Department at two Firms.

If matters proceed to Court, Wayne undertakes the majority of his own advocacy.

Fees:

Wayne offers a personal and tailored service to meet an individual’s specific needs, listens to their objectives, and provides an excellent level of service with the warmth and respect that delicate issues require, while also offering fixed fee appointments.

Testimonials:

"Wayne at Setfords provided an excellent and competent service. From start to finish, the experience was reassuring, professional, and supportive, assisting me to settle my situation sensibly and efficiently. Highly recommended." - Nick, Trustpilot

"I was recommended to Setfords, Wayne Phillips was dealing with my file. I can not fault, extremely professional, knowledgeable and understanding. The service Wayne provided was to the highest standards and got everything resolved quickly for myself despite the situation. 100% recommend. Thanks again." - Trustpilot

"Wayne was very helpful for what I needed and always kept me updated. Would highly recommend. Will use Wayne again in future if needed!" - Cathy, Trustpilot

"Clear, friendly, warm and honest. All very reassuring." - Luke, Trustpilot

"Excellent service and expert guidance throughout the whole divorce process. I highly recommend Setfords, especially Wayne Phillips. He made a challenging, emotional process straightforward, and costs were discussed at each stage of the process." - Jane, Trustpilot

Outside of work: 

Wayne enjoys travel, eating out and fine wine.