Introducing Chris Sutton

Simon Fenton, Fenton Elliott’s founder says: ‘I have been banging on to Chris for years to join us.  He is just brilliant.  Not only is he an excellent lawyer, but he really cares for his clients, he works hard and knows how to build a great team.  He finally succumbed to my begging in the summer and I’m so happy he has finally started with us.’  Chris Sutton says: ‘Simon approached me directly because he knew he wanted me in particular; I was cherry-picked to help take this firm to new heights and successes and it’s very flattering.’

Chris specialises in divorce, child arrangement, domestic abuse and financial remedies and is listed as a leading lawyer in the Legal 500.

Interestingly, Chris Sutton is a Family Lawyer with a genuine difference because he first trained as a barrister.  This means he can offer not only expert advice on progressing a case but he is able to stand up and represent his clients in Court too; meaning they can avoid meeting a barrister at court for the first time just moments before their hearing begins.  Essentially, Chris will be with you all the way through to a resolution.  It also means he can undertake emergency hearings, where many other solicitors will have to rush to find any available barrister.

Simon Fenton said: “In a small, focussed team we can really be the best and do the best for our clients, without distraction.  We don’t sponsor a sports team, have a marketing department or let things get tied up in layers of management.  We are all simply really good lawyers, focussing on our clients. Julie and I have 50 years’ experience as specialist Employment Lawyers and with Chris joining us we can add another decade of experience in the Family Law field.  What experience provides is a depth of knowledge and the confidence that while each case is unique, it’s probably similar to something we’ve done before.”

This ‘small but mighty’ law firm is really looking to shake up legal services in West Berkshire and pack a punch with their approach. Fenton Elliott Solicitors offer Family Law clients a free initial consultation, and they are one of only a handful of firms in the whole Thames Valley who do so.