Solicitor at Spainwilliams Limited

Jo Spain

Solicitor - SOLICITOR AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

SRA ID: 189276

I am a Family Law Solicitor and the Managing Director of SpainWilliams Ltd. I qualified in March 2000 and just 6 months later was running the Family Department at a medium-sized High Street Practice in Maidstone. Less than three years later I became a Partner. Looking for a fresh challenge, I founded SpainWilliams, initially as an LLP, in December 2005 with another Solicitor who specialised in Employment Law. She left for personal reasons in 2006 and from that time we have specialised purely in Family Law. I have built up SpainWilliams, from its small beginnings in Kings Hill, West Malling to a well-recognised, expert, specialist Family Law Practice with our main office in Ashford, and meetings offered at meeting rooms in Folkestone & Hythe, Halstead (near Sevenoaks), Kings Hill, and Tunbridge Wells. A relationship breakdown of any kind is bound to be difficult and my aim is to ensure that I take the time to listen to a client, to understand the background, their issues and concerns and to sympathetically guide them through their problems. I look for the best solution to meet their situation and ensure that they move at their own pace. My aim is that they come out of this potentially stressful time with the tools needed to move their lives forward in a positive way. I am very excited to be overseeing the current growth of SpainWilliams and to be adding to our excellent team of Family Law Solicitors with more good quality Consultant Solicitors. I constantly strive to ensure that our hand-picked team represent the best in Family Law and that we maintain the high quality and service that our clients have come to expect from SpainWilliams.

The Cobalt Building 1600 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton, Kennington, Ashford, TN25 4BF

Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas

Family Law

5.0/5 14 Client Reviews 14
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14 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Tom
Verified Tom Added 3 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Spainwilliams Limited
September 03, 2024 20240903073846

Financial consent order

5

All went through smoothly with no issues at all, highly reccomend Jo.


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Jo Spain from Spainwilliams Limited responded to this review on 14 September, 2024

Thank you, Tom, for your positive review. It was a pleasure to help you finalise your divorce and I am pleased that this all went so smoothly. Wishing you all the best for the future.

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Lorraine
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May 14, 2024 20240514072423

Made a challenging time bearable

5

My experience with Jo as my divorce lawyer had been excellent. My divorce was amicable but the settlement was unusual, The advice I got was clear and explained my options, why I should do what was being recommended risks if I didn’t. The court system didn’t work well and Jo took the very unusual step of contacting the judge, who had verbally agreed the financial settlement but they system was not working as it should. This saved a lot of stress and money. I’m extremely grateful as it means I can now move on with a ratified agreement. The service provided throughput has been professional, friendly and the communication excellent catering for my neurodivergent needs.

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Jo Spain from Spainwilliams Limited responded to this review on 14 May, 2024

Thank you, Lorraine, for your very positive review and I am so pleased that you were happy with the service you received from SpainWilliams. As you say, your case was challenging, not only due to the slightly unusual order sought, but also due to continuing issues with the Court system. I am really pleased that, despite issues with the Court system, we were able to communicate with the Judge who was happy to assist in moving this forward to a successful conclusion. I know that obtaining the order now means that you are able to move forward positively with your life and I wish you all the very best for the future.

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Stewart
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March 16, 2024 20240316114013

Separation agreement

5

Good advice given. Questions and problems dealt with and responses received promptly. Jo was sympathetic but practical with her advice. She put in a lot effort to reach a conclusion, sometimes dealing with queries at weekends and while on leave when necessary. Excellent service during a very difficult period. Sincere thanks Jo.

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Jo Spain from Spainwilliams Limited responded to this review on 18 March, 2024

Thank you Stewart, for your positive review. I am really glad that we managed to achieve a good result in your case, despite various challenges along the way, and I wish you all the very best for the future.

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Annie
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March 13, 2024 20240313032046

Jo Spain

5

I’ve retained Jo Spain as my solicitor for dealing with my divorce. Although we have problems getting responses from my husbands solicitor, she nevertheless persisted in a professional manner and got the information required. It took longer than I hoped, but that was no fault of Jo’s.
Throughout the procedure she kept me informed and was very supportive when I needed it. I have no hesitation in recommending her or her practice as her staff will also very efficient.

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Jo Spain from Spainwilliams Limited responded to this review on 13 March, 2024

Thank you, Annie, for your kind review. It is always a challenge when there are delays from the other side but I always strive to push things forward and it is important to me to keep my clients updated. I am glad that you felt fully informed and supported and I am very pleased that we managed to bring your case to a positive conclusion. I have also passed on your positive comments to my staff. I wish you all the best for the future.

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Conor
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March 12, 2024 20240312220424

Feedback

5

I found my solicitor Jo Spain to be knowledgeable, gave clear advice and responded to queries and emails in a timely fashion.

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Jo Spain from Spainwilliams Limited responded to this review on 13 March, 2024

Thank you, Conor, for your feedback. I am glad to hear that you were happy with my advice and that you felt I responded promptly to your queries. I am glad your case has been brought to a positive conclusion and I wish you all the best for the future.

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Simon
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March 12, 2024 20240312070509

Supportive

5

Jo Spain is very diligent and responds very quickly to any queries. Very professional in her approach and provided sound advice.

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Jo Spain from Spainwilliams Limited responded to this review on 13 March, 2024

Thank you, Simon, for your positive feedback. I am pleased that you appreciated my swift responses and I am grateful that you felt you received sound advice. I am also glad that your case reached a positive conclusion at an earlier stage than we had initially anticipated and I wish you all the very best for the future.

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Paul
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March 11, 2024 20240311082046

Great divorce solicitors

5

Jo Spain was attentive, professional and very helpful in finalising my divorce.
I would recommend Jo and the firm to anyone in similar circumstances.

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Jo Spain from Spainwilliams Limited responded to this review on 13 March, 2024

Thank you, Paul, for your positive review. It was a pleasure to assist you and I am pleased that you were happy with the service provided by SpainWilliams. I wish you all the very best for the future.

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Kelly
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March 08, 2024 20240308222237

Excellent service

5

I can highly recommend the service of Jo Spain.
First class professional service, friendly, efficient and clear advice.
I would not hesitate to instruct again.

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Jo Spain from Spainwilliams Limited responded to this review on 13 March, 2024

Thank you so much, Kelly, for your kind words. I am very pleased that we managed to achieve such a positive result, given the challenges created by the other party, and I greatly appreciate the faith you placed in myself and our barristers to bring this through to a sensible conclusion. Wishing you all the very best for the future.

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Karen
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March 07, 2024 20240307210550

Professional & Understanding

5

Highly recommend Jo Spain. My divorce seemed to take years to settle due to circumstances and during this time Jo always showed support and understanding.
Professional and personable, always reliable, Jo was always happy to answer my many questions & gave clear advice. Thank you Jo.

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Jo Spain from Spainwilliams Limited responded to this review on 08 March, 2024

Thank you Karen, for your kind words. It was a pleasure to help you through a challenging time and I am pleased that we reached a positive conclusion.

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Ranjit
Ranjit Added 2 years ago Report to admin
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November 22, 2022 20221122141146

Francesca Braham

5

Unfortunately, my divorce was dragged out over many years by my ex, however Francesca was amazing! Extremely supportive, conscious of my costs and the service was spot on. Extremely professional and will definitely recommend should anyone ask.

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Beryl
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Beryl

5

I have been a client of Jo Spain for a number of years and in that time Jo has been a blessing to me. Her professionalism is outstanding but at the same time she provides a persona of kindness, calmness and an ability to present/guide and resolve with reality and perspective. Her generosity with these attributes and her time got me through some very difficult periods and I cannot thank her enough for that.

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Jan
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May 19, 2017
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Jan

5

Fantastic experience with Jo Spain of SpainWilliams.....she made the whole awful and emotional business of divorce so much simpler. Although Jo's office was based in Ashford I never had to travel there once!! Jo communicated with me via email and telephone and was always available if something cropped up that worried me. I can't express enough how grateful I was for SpainWilliams services.

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BathroomWall
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September 27, 2016
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BathroomWall

5

Being a specialist divorce solicitor without ever appearing to be profiting from such a traumatic situation takes a special skill, and Jo Spain has it. While the opposite side appeared to do little other than send letters and invoices, Jo maintained total integrity throughout, keeping things respectful and focused on the fact that there were real people with painfully real emotions involved, not just "clients" with credit cards. If ever emotions were inflamed, Jo's ability to calm things down and find a way forward was incredible.

No one ever wants to be in the situation where they have to recommend a divorce solicitor to a friend, but if anyone I knew needed such help, then I would have not a second's hesitation in giving them Jo's details. Professional, compassionate and with unimpeachable integrity,

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About Jo Spain

I am a Family Law Solicitor and the Managing Director of SpainWilliams Ltd. I qualified in March 2000 and just 6 months later was running the Family Department at a medium-sized High Street Practice in Maidstone. Less than three years later I became a Partner. Looking for a fresh challenge, I founded SpainWilliams, initially as an LLP, in December 2005 with another Solicitor who specialised in Employment Law. She left for personal reasons in 2006 and from that time we have specialised purely in Family Law. I have built up SpainWilliams, from its small beginnings in Kings Hill, West Malling to a well-recognised, expert, specialist Family Law Practice with our main office in Ashford, and meetings offered at meeting rooms in Folkestone & Hythe, Halstead (near Sevenoaks), Kings Hill, and Tunbridge Wells. A relationship breakdown of any kind is bound to be difficult and my aim is to ensure that I take the time to listen to a client, to understand the background, their issues and concerns and to sympathetically guide them through their problems. I look for the best solution to meet their situation and ensure that they move at their own pace. My aim is that they come out of this potentially stressful time with the tools needed to move their lives forward in a positive way. I am very excited to be overseeing the current growth of SpainWilliams and to be adding to our excellent team of Family Law Solicitors with more good quality Consultant Solicitors. I constantly strive to ensure that our hand-picked team represent the best in Family Law and that we maintain the high quality and service that our clients have come to expect from SpainWilliams.

Languages Spoken: English

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Spainwilliams Limited

The Cobalt Building 1600 Eureka Park

Lower Pemberton

Kennington

Ashford

TN25 4BF



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15/03/00

20/03/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Name

Duration

Managing Director, Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

Spainwilliams Limited

2005-2024