David Berridge
Partner
David has over 30 years’ experience practicing Family Law. He is one of the most experienced family solicitors in Leicestershire and deals with a wide variety of matters.
Expertise
- Divorce, Judicial Separation and Annulment of Marriage
- Dissolution of Civil Partnerships
- Injunction Proceedings due to violence or intimidation
- Children matters, including Residence and Contact disputes, Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue Orders, Child Abduction, Disputed Parentage and Parental Responsibility
- Maintenance and Child Support
- Separation Agreements
- Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements
- Unmarried couples
- Financial Issues including Property Disputes and Pension Splitting
Approach
David is an experienced family solicitor who specialises in all aspects of family law. He has been a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel since 1999 and having practiced in family law for over 20 years, is one of the most experienced family solicitors in Leicestershire. David has a wide range of clients and has acted in a number of cases where the financial assets have been worth millions of pounds. At all times, he deals with cases in a sensitive, constructive and proportionate manner, with a view to obtaining the best possible settlement for each client.
David Berridge is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw
Career Highlights
- David has worked in Family Law since 1990 within Leicestershire
- Promoted to Partner at Bray & Bray in 1998
Experience
Experience
33 years
Qualifications
- David studied Law in Liverpool for 3 years from 1984 and then went to the Chester college of Law in 1987.
- He did his training at his uncle’s firm Berridge & co in Hatfield from 1988 to 1990
Positions Held
Memberships & Accreditations
Testimonials
“David was great, always positive but realistic on what to expect. Would highly recommend anyone needing help or advice on divorce.”J.P.
“Absolutely excellent service! David Berridge was straight forward and very to the point, kept me in the loop throughout my case and handled it well with sound and logical advice. He was also conscious of the cost and always gave me options with explanation to each process as well as the possible cost it could incur. David acted in a timely manner, communicated well and was efficient in dealing with my divorce case. My parents as well as other family members have also utilised the services of Rothera Bray solicitors and they have always been professional, prompt and courteous when handling any of our cases.”Mayur N
“David Berridge is the best solicitor in my experience. I had a very positive experience ,very professional and approachable and always explained things clearly. He kept me informed throughout the process. I would always recommend David Berridge if anyone needs legal support.”Vandana
“David Berridge and Gita Patel have provided me with exceptional service over the past few years which I am very thankful for. It has taken a long time to resolve my issue, through no fault of ours, and with David’s experience and professionalism, his guidance and support, things were eventually worked out. Whenever David was on leave Gita was always there so that everything was ready for his return for our case to continue. Thank you to both of you. I will definitely recommend your services should someone I know require them.”GC
“I have been guided through the divorce process in a very thorough and caring way. I have valued this as it had been a difficult time where I have been vulnerable. ”S Smith
“Excellent service! Have received nothing but great service with all my dealings with the firm. Thank you David for all your hard work and guidance. ”Divorce client
- Leicester
- d.berridge@rotherabray.co.uk
- 0116 204 5380
Experience
Year Qualified
1990
Experience
33 years
Qualifications
- David studied Law in Liverpool for 3 years from 1984 and then went to the Chester college of Law in 1987.
- He did his training at his uncle’s firm Berridge & co in Hatfield from 1988 to 1990
Positions Held
Memberships & Accreditations
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