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Joanne Millward has over 30 years’ experience dealing in all areas of Family Law in our Nottingham Lace Market, Derby, Beeston and Mapperley offices.

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
30 years
“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
30 years

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