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Practising exclusively in Family Law since 1997, Lesley has built a strong reputation for her high-quality client care and holistic approach to the range of cases that she handles. She advises on non-contentious and contentious matters with a specialism in divorce, separation, financial settlements, and relationship agreements. Her expertise in high-value money cases is second-to-none and she has dealt with business valuations across different sectors, pensions issues, maintenance payments, and complex farming matters. Appreciated for her forthright, supportive, and personable approach to clients, Lesley is committed to providing clear and concise advice with the diligence needed to obtain swift and amicable resolutions. She is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500.
A rising star in the Family Law arena, Abigail started her career as a paralegal and is now a qualified solicitor at a Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’. She acts for clients on a wide range of matters with a keen interest in high-net-worth financial settlements on divorce and separation. Abi has worked with clients who have obtained financial orders by consent and is able to provide assistance from the beginning to the end of their financial remedy case. She is also able to advise clients in private Children Act proceedings. Abigail always adopts a sensitive and constructive approach and she is committed to minimising conflict for clients by seeking negotiated and collaborative solutions where possible. Noted as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500, she is known for her attention to detail and calm, personable manner.
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