The 22 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Barking & Dagenham & Nearby
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Brookman Solicitors
Divorce and Separation
Financial Arrangements for Divorce
Financial Arrangements for Unmarried Couples
International Divorce & Child Abduction
Children Disputes
Domestic Abuse
Cohabitation Agreements
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
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Natasha Slabas
Brookman Solicitors
London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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Natasha is a highly skilled Partner and family solicitor in the renowned Brookman team, which specialises in family and matrimonial matters, and in turn is part of the well-respected firm, DMH Stallard. She has an exceptional reputation and track record in divorce, relationship breakdown, and the associated issues in...
Natasha is a highly skilled Partner and family solicitor in the renowned Brookman team, which specialises in family and matrimonial matters, and in turn is part of the well-respected firm, DMH Stallard. She has an exceptional reputation and track record in divorce, relationship breakdown, and the associated issues in relation to children and family finances, including cases that relate to family disputes and divorce in different countries. She also regularly oversees cases relating to cohabiting couples, as well as wealth protection matters in the form of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and domestic abuse cases including obtaining non-molestation and occupation orders. Highly sought after for her excellent knowledge in the field of child law, Natasha regularly represents parents in complex and cross-border children disputes, including managing ‘leave to remove’ cases and child abduction, as well as dealing with issues around contact, maintenance, and parental alienation. Awarded ‘Recommended Lawyer’ status in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and also ranked in the prestigious Chambers & Partners directory, Natasha is described in these publications as “a star: clever, punchy and astute” and “terrific judgement and is really good with the client”. Meticulous and tenacious in her approach with a calm and caring demeanour, Natasha provides an exceptional level of service and is held in high regard by her clients and colleagues alike.
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Grainne Fahy
Keystone Law
London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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With a winning combination of family law expertise and high-quality client care, Grainne advises on all aspects of family law and provides practical, timely advice to both married and unmarried medium-to-high-net-worth individuals experiencing a relationship breakdown. A Partner and first-class advocate at this award-winning, full-service law firm with a...
With a winning combination of family law expertise and high-quality client care, Grainne advises on all aspects of family law and provides practical, timely advice to both married and unmarried medium-to-high-net-worth individuals experiencing a relationship breakdown. A Partner and first-class advocate at this award-winning, full-service law firm with a career spanning over 18 years, Grainne handles private family law cases involving divorce, separation, financial settlements, children disputes, trusts, cohabitation and separation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, and enforcing consent orders. Grainne is renowned for her ability to work with detailed and complex cases, often involving an international element, advising on overseas assets, pensions, property structures such as usufructs, employment, and parties who live abroad or wish to relocate to another jurisdiction. Working alongside an extensive network of professionals, including financial advisors, pension experts, forensic accountants, tax experts, and lawyers in multiple jurisdictions, she aims to achieve a fair, long-term settlement for her clients. Grainne is a dedicated member of Resolution, with an accredited specialism in private law children and advanced financial provision as well as a qualified mediator – always working towards a constructive and non-confrontational outcome to her cases. She is described in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as “an outstanding lawyer” who is “tough but empathetic and knows her stuff”. A leading figure in family law, she is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and regularly contributes to numerous legal and business journals. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Charlotte Beck
Slater Heelis
London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
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Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum...
Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum of family and matrimonial matters including divorce, associated financial and property disputes, children cases, and cohabitation issues. Charlotte has particular strengths in cases involving significant or complex assets, including those involving off-shore trusts, tax and foreign property, as well as complex and challenging children matters. As an experienced collaborative law practitioner and a dedicated member of Resolution, Charlotte always works to resolve issues in a swift and constructive manner with the client’s best interests in mind. For cases where the opposition requires a firmer hand, Charlotte can be a tenacious and robust advocate in order to reach a fair outcome. Her professionalism and counsel are deemed exemplary and at the forefront of Charlotte’s approach is a focus on providing her clients with the help and support they need to navigate an emotional time in their lives whilst guiding them to a successful conclusion.
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The support and legal advice I received was excellent
Excellent service from the Slater Heelis Team.
Responsive, considerate and very professional
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Soulla Kokkinos
Sternberg Reed
London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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3.7 score
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49 reviews
Praised for her friendly, insightful and compassionate approach to her family law cases, Soulla is a well respected Partner and joint Head of the Family and Child Law Department. Practising since 1998, she specialises in public children law cases involving complex facts and areas of law. Representing parents and...
Praised for her friendly, insightful and compassionate approach to her family law cases, Soulla is a well respected Partner and joint Head of the Family and Child Law Department. Practising since 1998, she specialises in public children law cases involving complex facts and areas of law. Representing parents and extended family members, she has vast experience in cases involving allegations of non-accidental injuries, inappropriate physical chastisement, domestic and sexual abuse, mental health difficulties, learning difficulties and drug and alcohol abuse. Soulla’s practice also includes private children law matters, including difficult, highly contentious and complex disputes between parents or carers upon separation relating to a child’s residence and contact. A Resolution accredited specialist in private children law and domestic abuse, as well as a member of the Association of Lawyers for Children, she responds quickly to the needs of her clients and offers expert advice to ensure the best possible outcome.
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Given a professional service
Would definitely recommend
Very supportive, friendly, helpful staff
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Shaun Murphy
Edwards Duthie Shamash
Stratford, East London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.2 score
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17 reviews
With a career spanning 40 years, Shaun is a highly accomplished family law specialist at this reputable, award-winning law firm. With a strong track record in family law cases and extensive experience, he has provided advice and representation on a broad spectrum of matters, most notably in child care...
With a career spanning 40 years, Shaun is a highly accomplished family law specialist at this reputable, award-winning law firm. With a strong track record in family law cases and extensive experience, he has provided advice and representation on a broad spectrum of matters, most notably in child care proceedings where he has acted on behalf of children, parents and Local Authorities in challenging cases in all levels of court, including the High Court. Shaun is also appointed to sit as a Recorder in the Crown Court, as well as being a Higher Courts Advocate since 1996 where he regularly represents clients in the Crown Court, High Court and Appeal Courts. He is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and uses his knowledge and expertise to guide clients through the best options available to them with integrity and objectivity.
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Tiina Juhanson
F. Barnes Solicitors
Romford, London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.7 score
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103 reviews
With an exceptional reputation in the field of family law, Tiina is Managing Director and Head of the Family and Litigation Departments. Boasting a successful track record at this widely regarded law firm, she is well known and respected in the Barking & Dagenham area for bringing a calming...
With an exceptional reputation in the field of family law, Tiina is Managing Director and Head of the Family and Litigation Departments. Boasting a successful track record at this widely regarded law firm, she is well known and respected in the Barking & Dagenham area for bringing a calming and reassuring approach to law, built upon the solid foundations of 20 years of experience. She represents a wide range of clients on the full spectrum of family matters and is particularly skilled in negotiating financial settlements, ideally through mediation, but is also able to act on behalf of her clients in court proceedings. She was one of the first solicitors in the area to become a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme as well as gain specialist accreditation with Resolution. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Excellent service, highly recommended
Very professional, quick and timely
Good and caring firm of solicitors
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Sally Ward
Mullis & Peake
London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.1 score
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102 reviews
Described in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as "very thorough, calm, understanding, patient and honest", Sally is a popular choice amongst clients seeking support and advice following a relationship breakdown. A Senior Associate and Head of the Family Law team, she represents a range of clients in...
Described in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as “very thorough, calm, understanding, patient and honest”, Sally is a popular choice amongst clients seeking support and advice following a relationship breakdown. A Senior Associate and Head of the Family Law team, she represents a range of clients in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, financial settlements involving pensions, family trusts, family business, property portfolios, foreign assets, cohabitee claims for property and financial claims for children, as well as disputes over arrangements for children where there has been domestic, drug or alcohol abuse, parental alienation, or removal or relocation either in the UK or abroad. Sally is also able to provide advice and assistance on wealth protection matters including pre-nuptial and separation agreements. A member of Resolution and collaboratively trained, Sally’s interest in looking at all the alternatives for resolving matters includes using professionals such as mediators, financial advisers and counsellors.
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Impressed by their courtesy and professionalism
Excellent service received from Mullis & Peake
Great service
Simon Milner
Milner Elledge
Romford, East London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.9 score
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150 reviews
Taking a robust and proactive approach to his cases, Simon is a go-to expert in the field of family law. Co-founder and Director of this reputable law practice, he has over 30 years of expertise and knowledge to draw upon and manages a varied caseload with a specialism in...
Taking a robust and proactive approach to his cases, Simon is a go-to expert in the field of family law. Co-founder and Director of this reputable law practice, he has over 30 years of expertise and knowledge to draw upon and manages a varied caseload with a specialism in children law and domestic abuse cases. Simon is a longstanding member of Resolution, as well as The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, and endeavours to conduct all matters in a constructive and non-confrontational manner in order to achieve a fair and long term outcome for his clients.
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Outstanding with their performance, responsiveness & they were extremely helpful
I would highly recommend their services for family law
Brilliant from beginning to end, could not recommend them highly enough
Roger Waters
Harris Waters
Ilford
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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3.5 score
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20 reviews
With a strong reputation in the field of family law over the last 24 years, Roger is committed to navigating his clients through challenging times by providing clear, practical and honest solutions in order to protect them and their families. Partner in the firm, he has considerable experience in...
With a strong reputation in the field of family law over the last 24 years, Roger is committed to navigating his clients through challenging times by providing clear, practical and honest solutions in order to protect them and their families. Partner in the firm, he has considerable experience in matters relating to divorce, financial disputes resulting from relationship breakdown, domestic violence, and Children Act proceedings. He is also able to assist with other family related issues including adoption, changes of name, and contested wills. Roger is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and a Resolution accredited specialist in children law private and domestic abuse.
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Fast responses whenever I needed advice
Would definitely recommend
Understanding, patience and expertise
Sharan Bhinder-Dhonsi
PCM Solicitors
Bank, London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.9 score
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242 reviews
With a natural ability to relate to her clients in an approachable and friendly manner whilst providing them with effective solutions to their legal problems, Sharan is well respected in the field of family law. Practising exclusively since 2011, she predominantly represents medium and high-net-worth clients in a range...
With a natural ability to relate to her clients in an approachable and friendly manner whilst providing them with effective solutions to their legal problems, Sharan is well respected in the field of family law. Practising exclusively since 2011, she predominantly represents medium and high-net-worth clients in a range of matters including divorce, separation, financial disputes and cases relating to children. A committed member of Resolution, Sharan promotes a constructive and non-confrontational approach to disputes and looks to resolve disagreements out of court to minimise acrimony, uncertainty and costs. She is a member of the Asian Lawyers Society and is fluent in Punjabi and Hindi.
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PCM Solicitors provide an exceptional service
Personal touch & understanding along the way was second to none
Quite simply, Sharan was present, showed up & never failed me
David Thompson
JMW Solicitors
Bank, London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.7 score
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258 reviews
Providing sympathetic, constructive and professional family law advice for over 20 years, David is one of the most respected and experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the area. Focused on applying his knowledge and experience to enable his clients to achieve the best possible results, he specialises in...
Providing sympathetic, constructive and professional family law advice for over 20 years, David is one of the most respected and experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the area. Focused on applying his knowledge and experience to enable his clients to achieve the best possible results, he specialises in all family matters and is particularly sought after for his knowledge and experience in complex financial disputes, often with an international element. David is also able to provide advice on pre-nuptial agreements that cover assets of considerable value. Clients value his ability to be pragmatic, calmly assertive and able to make a balanced judgement. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Nothing short of an excellent service
Prompt, helpful and professional
Well recommended
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Philip Morton
Brookman Solicitors
London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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Exceptionally sharp and knowledgeable, Philip is a proven family solicitor and divorce lawyer with an enviable track record in a range of family law cases. Partner at the firm and Head of the Brookman team that specialises in divorce and family matters, and which is part of the very...
Exceptionally sharp and knowledgeable, Philip is a proven family solicitor and divorce lawyer with an enviable track record in a range of family law cases. Partner at the firm and Head of the Brookman team that specialises in divorce and family matters, and which is part of the very highly regarded firm, DMH Stallard, Philip provides high quality advice and representation on divorce, separation, family finances, children matters and cases with an international dimension. He is particularly sought after for his expertise in complex financial proceedings often involving disputes regarding pensions, property, investments, and assets, as well as for his knowledge in wealth protection through relationship agreements such as pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Blending legal confidence and professionalism with a positive, compassionate, and transparent manner, Philip has developed an outstanding reputation for robustly representing his clients in negotiations and during court proceedings. He is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 and described as “a real problem solver” who leads a strong team with “good litigation know-how” and offers a “fabulous all-round service”. Philip is also a committed member of Resolution.
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Phil Morton is a highly effective and knowledgeable family law solicitor
Phil Morton and the team provide excellent family law advice
Extremely pleased with the advice and service from a very professional team
Amanda Dench
Miles & Partners
Spitalfields, East London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.7 score
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100 reviews
One of the Founding Partners of this award-winning niche firm of specialist solicitors, Amanda is a passionate and highly skilled family solicitor with a career spanning over 30 years. Recognised as a 'Recommended Lawyer' in The Legal 500, she is described as "a leader in international child abduction and...
One of the Founding Partners of this award-winning niche firm of specialist solicitors, Amanda is a passionate and highly skilled family solicitor with a career spanning over 30 years. Recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, she is described as “a leader in international child abduction and children law” with “extraordinary client commitment”. Amanda represents parents and other family members in a wide range of complex private and public law cases, including a number of reported cases in both the High Court and Court of Appeal, and is also a Resolution accredited specialist in international child abduction law and private children law cases. She has been a member of the panel of solicitors who receive instructions directly from the international child abduction and contact unit (ICACU) for many years and has expertise in acting for both applicants and respondents in international child abduction and contact cases. Amanda is a dedicated member of Resolution and always aims to resolve matters swiftly and in a non-confrontational and constructive manner.
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Were very professional
Firm of highly professional people
Very friendly and helpful
Lois Langton
Howard Kennedy
London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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3.8 score
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42 reviews
Described in Chambers HNW 2023 as a solicitor who "inspires utter confidence, as she is incredibly knowledgeable and is always on hand to deliver advice promptly", Lois is an exceptional family law expert who is known for representing high-profile and high-net-worth individuals, with particular expertise in complex financial remedy...
Described in Chambers HNW 2023 as a solicitor who “inspires utter confidence, as she is incredibly knowledgeable and is always on hand to deliver advice promptly”, Lois is an exceptional family law expert who is known for representing high-profile and high-net-worth individuals, with particular expertise in complex financial remedy work involving multi-million pound matrimonial settlements. Her work frequently involves tax, trust, off-shore, and corporate structures, high-end divorce and financial remedy cases and the drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Lois is also able to provide assistance with matters relating to cohabitation, separation, and children (including adoption and surrogacy). She is a Partner, Head of Family Law and joint head of the firm’s sport sector team, as well as holding membership of Resolution.
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Mitali Zakaria
ITN Solicitors
Tower Hill
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.6 score
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70 reviews
A well-regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor who has practised in the field of family law for over 20 years, Mitali has developed a reputation for her depth of understanding in matrimonial and family matters. Partner and Head of the Children and Family Department, she specialises in complex cases...
A well-regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor who has practised in the field of family law for over 20 years, Mitali has developed a reputation for her depth of understanding in matrimonial and family matters. Partner and Head of the Children and Family Department, she specialises in complex cases involving children including non-accidental injuries and physical and sexual abuse. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Mitali is able to represent not only parents and other family members in care proceedings but also children themselves, either directly or through their guardian. She has also been instructed on high profile ‘radicalisation cases’ as a result of her reputation and expertise in this area of law. Mitali is also a Resolution accredited specialist in private children law and domestic abuse and has a number of links with domestic abuse groups in the local community, regularly delivering training courses on developments within the law. A trained mediator, she is dedicated to supporting clients through difficult times in their lives, striving for amicable resolutions, wherever possible.
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Punam Denley
Blanchards Law
Tower Hill, London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.9 score
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18 reviews
One of the most respected divorce lawyers and family solicitors in the area with a wealth of experience, Punam brings huge authority and expertise to her role as founder of this specialist family law firm. She tackles the full range of family issues with particular expertise in income and...
One of the most respected divorce lawyers and family solicitors in the area with a wealth of experience, Punam brings huge authority and expertise to her role as founder of this specialist family law firm. She tackles the full range of family issues with particular expertise in income and asset distribution on divorce. Punam is able to represent clients in international and domestic matters and has experience of appealing against previous orders and setting aside orders made in financial proceedings. A trained collaborative lawyer and a family mediator, she encourages her clients to reach agreement through compromise and negotiation, which helps to avoid conflict and is often a more cost effective approach. Punam is a regular contributor to legal journals as well as writing two books on divorce and family law.
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My life everything it is now, because of Punam
Made the whole process so much easier
Highly recommend
Emma Baillie
TV Edwards Solicitors
London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.2 score
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125 reviews
An extremely experienced specialist divorce and family solicitor with a record that spans over 20 years, Emma is the Joint Head of the Family department and has led the Family Finance team since 2016. Described as an expert in her field who is well liked by clients, she provides...
An extremely experienced specialist divorce and family solicitor with a record that spans over 20 years, Emma is the Joint Head of the Family department and has led the Family Finance team since 2016. Described as an expert in her field who is well liked by clients, she provides assistance and representation in a range of matters, most notably in complex financial disputes, usually involving high value businesses, trusts and investments, and often across multiple jurisdictions. She is also regularly instructed to draft pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements, often concerning inherited wealth. Emma is also well versed in children matters and supports parents to make decisions about where their children should live or go to school. Clients value her conscientious and professional approach, providing a high quality service with great empathy, sensitivity and discretion.
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Always been helpful and really easy to communicate with
Solicitors are really outstanding
Excellent lawyers
Angela Simpson
Hudgell & Partners
Woolwich, London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.4 score
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29 reviews
A well-respected Partner at the firm with over 35 years’ service, Angela has a wealth of expertise and knowhow in all elements of divorce and family disputes. She deals with divorce, separation, financial disputes arising out of a relationship breakdown and cases relating to children. She is particularly skilled...
A well-respected Partner at the firm with over 35 years’ service, Angela has a wealth of expertise and knowhow in all elements of divorce and family disputes. She deals with divorce, separation, financial disputes arising out of a relationship breakdown and cases relating to children. She is particularly skilled in navigating domestic abuse cases and private law children matters and has held Resolution accreditation in these areas since 2002. Angela adopts a constructive approach to her cases with an outlook of achieving a swift solution, where possible.
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Lovely staff
Highly recommended
Great advice
Susie Ross
Powell & Co
Woolwich, London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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3.9 score
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47 reviews
Professional and understanding in her approach, Susie is dedicated to providing a specialist, efficient service aimed at achieving the best possible outcome for her clients and their families in a variety of family law cases. Head of the Family Department and the Legal Aid supervisor for family work, she...
Professional and understanding in her approach, Susie is dedicated to providing a specialist, efficient service aimed at achieving the best possible outcome for her clients and their families in a variety of family law cases. Head of the Family Department and the Legal Aid supervisor for family work, she provides exceptional advice and representation in child care cases involving care orders, supervision orders, emergency protection orders, secure accommodation orders, adoption, and special guardianship orders. Susie has been a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme since 1996 which has allowed her to represent adults and children (both directly and through guardians). Alongside her child care work, she is also able to deal with issues relating to divorce, separation, financial relief, child arrangement orders, non-molestation orders and occupation orders. Conducting advocacy with expertise and sensitivity, Susie is always committed to securing the best possible outcome with the welfare of the children at the forefront of all decision making.
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Very professional
Friendly and trusted company
Ishratara Islam
Farani Taylor
Ilford
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.9 score
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559 reviews
Valued for her understanding approach and ability to build trusted relationships with her clients, Ishratara is a dedicated and practical family law and divorce solicitor. Specialising in all areas of family law, she regularly represents clients in divorce, financial disputes, domestic abuse, Children Act applications, and public law proceedings...
Valued for her understanding approach and ability to build trusted relationships with her clients, Ishratara is a dedicated and practical family law and divorce solicitor. Specialising in all areas of family law, she regularly represents clients in divorce, financial disputes, domestic abuse, Children Act applications, and public law proceedings concerning children where there is Local Authority involvement. Ishratara acts for a range of clients from those of high-net-worth to individuals with more modest means, including Legal Aid cases. She has many years of experience in representing vulnerable parties and has earned a strong reputation as a solicitor who works tirelessly for her clients. She is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and a member of Resolution. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Top professional and hardworking solicitors
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Katerina Mavroudis
Taylors Legal
Chigwell
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.4 score
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358 reviews
Known for providing excellent care and guiding clients through the legal process with the utmost ease and reassurance, Katerina is an experienced and committed family lawyer and divorce solicitor who works as a consultant at this forward-thinking law firm. She is highly skilled in a range of family matters...
Known for providing excellent care and guiding clients through the legal process with the utmost ease and reassurance, Katerina is an experienced and committed family lawyer and divorce solicitor who works as a consultant at this forward-thinking law firm. She is highly skilled in a range of family matters including divorce, separation, disputes relating to children (such as where they should live and how much time they should spend with each parent) and negotiating financial settlements. Katerina offers realistic, practical solutions and works hard to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.
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Professional, knowledgeable and very supportive
Excellent professional services, very friendly and supportive staff
Easy to communicate with and was willing to help answer any queries
Chris Wall
Paul Robinson Solicitors
Stratford, East London
Serving Clients in Barking & Dagenham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barking & Dagenham area.
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4.6 score
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103 reviews
Passionate about family law with a straightforward, honest approach, Chris is a Partner and Head of the Family Law department, with over 18 years’ experience. He has represented a broad range of clients navigating the breakdown of a relationship on issues such as divorce, separation, financial disputes and cases...
Passionate about family law with a straightforward, honest approach, Chris is a Partner and Head of the Family Law department, with over 18 years’ experience. He has represented a broad range of clients navigating the breakdown of a relationship on issues such as divorce, separation, financial disputes and cases relating to children. Chris is a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and the Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme specialising in private children law disputes and financial remedy on divorce. With his empathetic yet practical manner, he prides herself on providing a high quality and bespoke service to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. Committed to nurturing future talent in the field of family law, Chris is responsible for training and supporting trainee solicitors in the practice.View the solicitor’s key information.
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Family Law Glossary
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Advocacy
Advocacy is the act of the solicitor (or more typically, a barrister) putting their client's case to the court. This may happen if a case cannot be resolved via negotiation between the clients’ solicitors (e.g. a divorcing couple cannot come to an agreement on how their finances should be divided), and so the case may then have to go to court in order for a judge to enforce a solution.
CAFCASS
CAFCASS is an acronym for ‘Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service’. It is a public body that exists to consider the best interests of the children involved in family law cases. The officers at CAFCASS offer advice to family courts on what they think is in the best interests of the children involved as a result of their enquiries into a family setting. In some cases they are asked to produce a report for the court with recommendations that include who the children should live with, and what time they should spend with the other parent.
Child Arrangements Order
A child arrangements order is a court order that defines who is responsible for the care of a child, including who they live with and how often the child will have contact the parents. This type of order can be necessary if the parents cannot agree on how to share the care of their child/ren.
Collaborative Lawyer
A collaborative lawyer is trained to represent their client through a collaborative divorce process or family dispute. The clients on both sides sign up to to the collaborative divorce process which can involve them and their lawyers attending four-way meetings in order to negotiate and reach a formal agreement that avoids the need for any court hearings.
Consultant Solicitor/Lawyer
A consultant solicitor provides services on a self-employed basis or as a contractor, but typically does so under the umbrella of a law firm. The client will be represented by a consultant solicitor in the same way as they would if the solicitor was an employee of the firm, but once the client pays the firm for the consultant solicitor’s services, the firm will typically pay the consultant solicitor’s business (e.g. a Limited Company) a percentage of those fees, rather than pay a salary. In most cases, the differences between a salaried solicitor and a consultant solicitor relate to how the consultant solicitor is employed and paid. There is little to no noticeable difference for the client.
Prohibited Steps Order
A prohibited steps order is a court order usually applies to a parent and prevents them from conducting certain activities with their child/ren who are under 16 years old (such as preventing the parent from removing the child from school, or them taking the child abroad, or changing their surname). It also prevents the parent from exercising their parental responsibility.
Resolution
Resolution is an industry body with a membership made up primarily of family lawyers. As members, the lawyers agree to conduct their work in line with Resolution’s Code of Conduct which is based on taking a “non-confrontational approach to family law issues”. This means that the lawyer actively tries to reduce conflict between the parties and encourages families to put the best interests of any children first.
Specific Issue Order
A Specific Issue Order is a court order that sets out how a specific question or issue regarding a child should be addressed by the parents. This could be a specific issue that the parents cannot agree on, such as which school the child should attend, or if certain medical treatment should or shouldn’t be administered. If the parents cannot agree, the court can enforce an answer via a Specific Issue Order.
TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act)
TOLATA relates to disputes between two individuals who have lived together and now disagree on a matter relating to their cohabitation. Most commonly, this relates to disputes over who owns the property, what the split of ownership is, or who should remain in the property.
The Legal 500
The Legal 500 is a directory of solicitors and firms, broken down by geographic region and legal discipline. Solicitors are ranked in The Legal 500 based on their merit and experience, using publicly available information and information supplied by the firm. Annually, The Legal 500 issues awards to individual law firms and solicitors such as ‘Leading Individual’, ‘Recommended Lawyer’, ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Leading Firm’. It is worth noting that the ‘500’ in the name does not refer to the number of firms/solicitors that are ranked, which is actually a significantly larger number. Nonetheless, it is still a highly regarded award in the legal profession.
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