Joanne Millward
Partner
Joanne Millward has over 30 years’ experience dealing in all areas of Family Law in our Nottingham Lace Market, Derby, Beeston and Mapperley offices.
Expertise
- Family Law
- Divorce and separation
- Finances upon separation
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Advising in circumstances where there has been controlling and coercive behaviour
Approach
Joanne ‘is an established and knowledgeable practitioner who is highly regarded and well respected’ (Legal 500)
Joanne is the perfect balance between compassionate and approachable with her clients but also someone who will fight hard to ensure you get the best outcome. She deals with divorce, finances, pre-nups and post-nups and all aspects of separation. She regularly acts in cases where clients have significant assets, either in property, investments, companies, or pensions.
Her ability to prepare the best case possible for her clients is also matched by her ability to negotiate but also be a tough opponent; Joanne is someone you want on your side. Joanne very much promotes conciliatory negotiations without the necessity for court wherever possible and gives clients sensible advice about the options available to them with practical cost information, both at the beginning and throughout the proceedings.
Joanne represents a number of high net worth clients that are dealing with sensitive situations. This includes making decisions on how to split businesses, pensions and savings.
Joanne Millward is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw
Career Highlights
- Became a partner in 2005
- Held the role of Joint Managing Partner in 2016
- Became Staff Partner in 2018
- Became Head of Family Law in 2024
- Became Head of Beeston Office in 2025
Experience
Experience
30 years
Qualifications
- Joanne qualified in to Family Law back in 1996, starting her career with Harrowells in York before moving on to Bakewells (since taken over by Nelsons Solicitors) for several years
Positions Held
Staff Partner
Family Law Solicitor
Legal Advisor to Regional Foster Placements
Testimonials
“Grateful for the professional service from Rothera Bray in particular Jo Millward and Cindy Dodd during a difficult separation.”Max E
“I just want to thank you so much, you have been absolutely amazing and supportive, I can’t thank you enough for getting me through all this and sorting everything out.”Gemma Peet
“I cannot thank you enough. Your expertise & skills have been invaluable for my case.’”Jade Smith
“I would like to say thank you for an excellent service. When I first walked through the door I liked Jo's enthusiam and reassurance. Basically the job would be done. It was and thank you for my life back.”Carmen Cameron
“Thank you so much for all your hard work and support over the past year. Your kindness, thoughtfulness & efficiency has been wonderful and made such a difference at a really difficult time.”Family Law Client
- The Lace Market
- j.millward@rotherabray.co.uk
- 0115 959 6379
Experience
Experience
30 years
Qualifications
- Joanne qualified in to Family Law back in 1996, starting her career with Harrowells in York before moving on to Bakewells (since taken over by Nelsons Solicitors) for several years
Positions Held
Staff Partner
Family Law Solicitor
Legal Advisor to Regional Foster Placements
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