Jo Spain
Solicitor
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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
Financial consent order
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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Made a challenging time bearable
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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Separation agreement
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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Jo Spain
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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Feedback
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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Supportive
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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Great divorce solicitors
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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Excellent service
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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Professional & Understanding
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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Francesca Braham
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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