Jane Cowley appointment boosts Buckles' Family Law Team

Jane Cowley appointment boosts Buckles’ Family Law team

The Family Law team at nationally recognised law firm Buckles has been significantly strengthened with the appointment of Partner Jane Cowley, a specialist in family matters, including complex financial issues that involve owner-managed businesses.

An experienced, award-winning and nationally recognised family law specialist, Jane joins from Geldards to head up the Family Law team at Buckles’ Nottingham office. Jane is also a qualified Collaborative Lawyer with experience in all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution. 

Lyn Brisley, Head of Family Law at Buckles, commented: “This is a significant appointment for Buckles, demonstrating the strength of our offering and growing reputation not only as nationally recognised firm, but as a specialist in resolving family matters. 

“Jane brings more than 30 years of experience advising high net worth individuals on all aspects of relationship and family matters to the role. I am confident the growing reputation of our Private Client team will have helped in her decision-making process for this move.

“We know we are getting more than just her experience and expertise in Family Law. Jane is a Director of Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV) and regularly works across the East Midlands and nationally supporting families and individuals with their family difficulties. Jane is also a retained legal adviser for ITV studios supporting the script writing Team at Emmerdale. She is a member of the De Montfort University Legal Advisory Board. Jane’s business connections and contacts will help raise the awareness of our Nottingham office and East Midlands offering          and will highlight the great teams we have based in the city.

“We have worked hard to build our reputation as a team, able to advise on the complex breakdown of family relationships and it is personally very satisfying when this reputation and my long-term ambition for the firm attracts talented individuals of Jane’s calibre.”

New Partner and Head of Family Law at Buckles’ Nottingham office, Jane Cowley, said of her arrival: “Buckles’ growing reputation in the region did not go unnoticed and it was an easy decision to join the team in Nottingham, especially given the firm’s Private Client focus.

“Now is a great time to be joining an ambitious firm, given it has a clear growth strategy that includes attracting high net worth clients, particularly those facing relationship challenges that require help resolving complex overseas trusts and offshore structures.

“Buckles has a strong offering for individuals and families, with high-quality legal support in-house to help people resolve matters in other jurisdictions across Europe and beyond, which was another plus point for me when deciding to make the move.  

“I also recognise the emphasis Buckles places on growing and nurturing the talent we have in the firm. I’m excited to assume this responsibility for the Family team in the Nottingham office as we scale our offering to match the growth predicted in our strategic plan.”

 Lyn Brisley concludes: “I’ve known Jane professionally for many years and I’m excited to work with her in the years ahead to deliver a more comprehensive service for HNW clients seeking a single source for critical legal advice to help them address the challenges they face, big and small.”