For many families, the summer holidays are a chance to slow down, make memories and enjoy time together. But for parents who are separated and have children with special needs, the six-week break can bring additional planning and communication.

Bradie has been a qualified solicitor since 2011. She’s a Solicitor and head of the family team in Sheffield.
Bradie.Pell@Switalskis.com
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
24-26 Paradise Square
Sheffield
S1 2DE
Bradie is a family solicitor with a particular emphasis on complex and high-value financial matters. She is recommended by the Legal500 for her family work and as a Next Generation Partner.
She covers all aspects of family law including divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, financial matters, separation, cohabitation disputes and children matters.
Bradie is located in Switalskis Sheffield office but regularly represents clients across Yorkshire, England and internationally. She has over 20 years experience in legal services.
Bradie has previously worked in criminal law and as a police station representative. She is a member of Resolution, a group of family professionals committed to supporting families and couples handle their disputes in a constructive way, she is also on the Resolution family law panel.
Bradie is a published guest writer in 101 questions answered about separating with children and gives interviews on local radio. She also gives guest lectures at local universities including an annual talk at Sheffield Hallam about having a career in family law.
Bradie is a sensible and pragmatic family solicitor and approaches all her cases with this attitude. She is straight talking, and provides realistic advice and clearly sets expectations, without using complex terminology and legal jargon.
With over 20 years experience working in the law Bradie is a highly experienced solicitor. Bradie was a partner and head of the family team at her previous firm.
Bradie’s expertise includes:
"Bradie Pell has a thorough knowledge of family law in particular child access matters. She provided very professional and practical advice in a speedy and down to earth way. Bradie knows how to deal with "difficult" opponents and their lawyers and came up with many practical solutions to difficulties when they arose.’
Family Law Client
"You have been and continue to be fantastic at your work. I wouldn’t choose anyone else to represent and help me at such a difficult time."
Family Law Client
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