Family

NATURE OF PRACTICE:

Matrimonial Finance

PARTICULAR SPECIALIST INTEREST

Sally specialises in ancillary relief and financial provision, with particular emphasis on big money cases and those involving family businesses, pension sharing and inherited wealth.

In addition, those cases that involve trusts and family companies, tracing assets including cases in which trustees are joined as parties to the proceedings.

She is regularly involved in high court cases where the assets exceed £5 million and has acted as a junior in cases of substantial complexity and value including the reported decision of N v N.

Drafting and advising in relation to pre nuptial agreements.

Frequently invited to lecture, Sally has given talks to Resolution on ancillary relief.

Most recent reported case:

C v C [2007] EWHC 2033 (Fam) [2009] 1 FLR 8

ASSOCIATIONS

Family Law Bar Association
Child Concern

OTHER

Sally is a trustee of a Trafford based Charity.

WHAT THE DIRECTORIES SAY

Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 have consistently ranked her as a leading junior in this field.

2003 "very good where the numbers are large" Legal 500

2004 "combative but not too aggressive" Chambers & Partners
"forceful and intimidating" Legal 500

2005 "remains in top form on money matters" Legal 500
"a good well prepared negotiator with a fighting instinct" Chambers & Partners

2006 "absolutely top notch in big money cases" Legal 500

2007 "good all round advocate" and "in for a real contest if you're against her" Chambers & Partners

2007 "Sally Harrison is "the first choice in Manchester for high-value, complex financial settlements on divorce; It's a race as to who gets her first" Legal 500

2008 "Highly recommended when there are significant assets" "faultless" Chambers & Partners

2008 "advocate of choice in high-value divorces with a track record of handling difficult cases." Legal 500

2009 "high-profile member of the set and widely considered to be "one of the best we have in the North." She receives a wealth of positive commendations, and proves a "tough and formidable opponent" who "knows when and how to fight." Possessing the "ability to see the wood for the trees," she "disseminates information quickly and efficiently."" Chambers & Partners

2009 ""always on the shortlist for complicated ancillary relief matters." Legal 500

2010 "An outstanding matrimonial finance junior who is "always on the shortlist for high value or complex cases." Chambers & Partners

2010 - Noted as a "Star Individual" in Chambers & Partners