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Bethan Ratcliffe

Associate

t. 028 9022 7948
e. bratcliffe@wilson-nesbitt.com

Bethan is an Associate in our Family Law team. She advises on divorce, financial settlements and children matters. Bethan is also dual-qualified (Northern Ireland and England & Wales) and is a member of the Law Society of Northern Ireland’s Children Order Panel.

"I just wanted to say a few words in sincere thanks for the amazing work and support throughout my divorce proceedings. I know it was complex, and I have to say the outcome you achieved for me was beyond my expectations… most importantly, your patience, kindness and support to me personally was invaluable."

ANNONYMOUS, PRIVATE CLIENT

Key Experience

  • Advising clients in cases concerning divorce, finances, pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Expertise in handling complex cases with care, professionalism, and a client-first approach.
  • Advising on complex children matters resulting from separation, including contact, international relocation, grandparent contact, Hague Convention cases and abduction.
  • Representing clients in care proceedings involving serious allegations of non-accidental injury, domestic abuse and emotional harm.
  • Expertise in securing legal protection for victims of domestic abuse.
  • Bethan successfully represented the Appellant Mother (Re-B-B) in the seminal case of Re H-N and Others [2021] EWCA Civ 448.

Memberships

  • Children's Law Centre NI
  • Women in Business NI
  • Children Order Panel