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Julie McCrery

Managing Associate
Julie McCrery is a managing associate in Rothera Bray's Family Law team

Julie McCrery is a Managing Associate in Rothera Bray’s Family Law team and is based at our Derby office but also covers Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

  • Represents clients in relation to all legal aspects arising on family and matrimonial breakdown with particular emphasis upon resolution of financial issues
  • Preparation of and advising upon nuptial agreements (Pre-Nuptial, Post-Nuptial and Cohabitation Agreements) to assist in preservation of family wealth
  • Attends to all financial matters from initial meeting with client through all levels of negotiation up to and including Court proceedings, should proceedings be necessary

As a Managing Associate in the Family Law team Julie provides clear and comprehensive advice tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. Her approach ensures that all available options are carefully considered, with a strong focus on understanding and prioritising each client’s individual needs and objectives.

Julie combines a sympathetic and supportive manner with a results-driven mindset, working diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for every client. Whether through constructive negotiation or robust representation in Court proceedings, she remains committed to securing solutions that reflect what matters most to their clients.

Julie works closely with clients throughout the process, striving wherever possible to deliver positive and practical outcomes that align with their priorities and long-term goals.

  • Julie has a broad range of experience within Family Law, having worked extensively across all aspects of the discipline. As part of an established team alongside two colleagues, she successfully transitioned to a new firm with the responsibility of re-establishing its Family Department, which she achieved with great success
  • In January 2026  Julie and the team moved again to support and continue building Rothera Bray’s Family Department at its firm’s Derby office, further strengthening its presence and reputation in the region

Experience

Positions held

  • Partner/Director at two previous firms
  • Previously Head of Department

Memberships and accreditations

  • Member of Resolution
  • Specialist Resolution accreditation in the areas of Pensions on Divorce and Complex Financial Remedies (High Net Worth cases)
  • Trained Collaborative lawyer
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