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11 March 2026
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Maguire Family Law—Hannah Barlow & Sophie Hughes

Firm strengthens Wilmslow team with two solicitor appointments

Maguire Family Law has bolstered its Wilmslow office with the appointment of Hannah Barlow as an associate solicitor and Sophie Hughes as a solicitor, as it responds to growing demand for family law services. The firm, which specialises in international, high-net-worth and child abduction cases, continues to expand its presence across the north west.

Barlow (pictured, left) joins from a Legal 500 Tier One family law firm and advises across divorce, financial remedy proceedings and domestic abuse, with a specialist focus on private children matters, including international relocation and child abduction. She is a Resolution accredited specialist in private children law and domestic abuse. Hughes (right), who qualified in 2023, joins from a specialist family law firm and supports clients on divorce finance, financial claims for children and high-net-worth matters.

Managing director James Maguire said: ‘We’re pleased to welcome Hannah and Sophie to the team to meet increasing demand for our family law services and further enhance our expertise.’ He added: ‘Hannah and Sophie bring a wealth of experience and are both passionate about helping clients through what can be really difficult periods in their lives.’

Barlow said: ‘It’s an exciting time to be joining Maguire Family Law as the firm continues to grow,’ while Hughes added: ‘I’m pleased to be taking the next step in my career by joining a team which shares my passion for empowering clients to feel informed at every stage of the process.’

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