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Natasha Slabas
Brookman Solicitors
London
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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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Charlotte Beck
Slater Heelis
National
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Phillip A. Rhodes
Slater Heelis
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Patricia Robinson
Slater Heelis
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Vicki McLynn
Slater Heelis
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Kim Aucott
Slater Heelis
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Faye Bentley
Slater Heelis
National
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Mark Heptinstall
Slater Heelis
London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the City of London area.
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Recognised as a leading expert in the field of family law, Mark is well known for his meticulous approach to case preparation alongside a proactive and tough stance when negotiating the best outcomes for his clients. Partner and Head of the Family Department at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’,...
Recognised as a leading expert in the field of family law, Mark is well known for his meticulous approach to case preparation alongside a proactive and tough stance when negotiating the best outcomes for his clients. Partner and Head of the Family Department at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’, Mark provides advice and representation to a varied client base, from business owners and professionals, to parents and spouses, to sportspeople and clients with international connections. His authority in family law is further underpinned by him holding two part-time judicial appointments: as a Deputy District Judge dealing with all types of civil and family cases, and as a Recorder specialising in more complex private and public law children proceedings. He is also authorised as a specialist complex financial remedies/family money Judge. As is to be expected, Mark practises in all areas of family law, with a particular specialism in family finances including high-value or complex cases in relation to contested trusts, estates, property, pensions, inheritances, and Court of Protection matters. He is noted for his calm and insightful analysis and can progress matters through the court process or by using a more collaborative approach to assist a settlement – he is a trained collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution. Recognised for yet another year as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK, Mark is described as a “true professional” with clients commenting on his exceptional knowledge of the law whilst maintaining a compassionate approach.
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Grainne Fahy
Keystone Law
London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the City of London 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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Naheed Taj
Lawrence Stephens
London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the City of London area.
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A highly acclaimed family law specialist with a successful track record in dealing with complex and challenging family law cases, Naheed brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role as Director and Head of Family Practice at this forward-thinking law firm. She is known for her work...
A highly acclaimed family law specialist with a successful track record in dealing with complex and challenging family law cases, Naheed brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role as Director and Head of Family Practice at this forward-thinking law firm. She is known for her work on high conflict divorce, family law, and children cases, advising on all legal matters relating to the family, ranging from financial settlements after divorce, through to occupation orders, non-molestation orders, relationship agreements, and resolving issues between cohabiting couples. Naheed’s work also includes family matters with an international aspect and with expert knowledge of Sharia law, Talaq and dowry, and being fully conversant in Urdu and Punjabi, she regularly deals with clients with a South Asian background. She is extremely knowledgeable about the cultural conflicts that her clients may face in addition to the financial implications caused by assets being held or paid for by extended family members. Naheed also has a well-established network of professionals to call upon, including accountants, financial advisors, actuaries, jewellery experts, and chartered surveyors, and their wealth of knowledge combined with her exceptional advice and representation ensures that her clients secure the best possible outcomes for themselves and their families.View the solicitor’s key information.
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Sharan Bhinder-Dhonsi
PCM Solicitors
Bank, London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the City of London area.
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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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Personal touch & understanding along the way was second to none
Strategic, attentive to detail, driven & always puts her clients' interest firs
Went above and beyond and ultimately got a brilliant outcome
Jeremy Levison
Levison Meltzer Pigott
London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the City of London area.
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Recognised in The Legal 500 ‘Hall of Fame’, Jeremy is described as “a legend in the industry and remains one of the best, toughest, and most experienced solicitors in the country”. He is a Founding Partner of this award-winning specialist family law firm and has amassed a wealth of...
Recognised in The Legal 500 ‘Hall of Fame’, Jeremy is described as “a legend in the industry and remains one of the best, toughest, and most experienced solicitors in the country”. He is a Founding Partner of this award-winning specialist family law firm and has amassed a wealth of experience in family and matrimonial matters for over 45 years. Jeremy provides advice on all family issues with an impressive reputation in handling divorce proceedings, multi-jurisdictional matters involving significant trust and tax structures and high-net-worth, complex financial settlements. He is a founder of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and has contacts worldwide that enable him to provide assistance in the successful resolution of a large proportion of his cases that have an international dimension. Jeremy is regularly called upon to provide commentary and insight on family law issues on radio, television and in print media and has gained consistent recognition in the annual legal directories and most recently, received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards.
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Amanda Dench
Miles & Partners
Spitalfields, East London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the City of London area.
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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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First class care
Most knowledgeable, authentic and devoted experts
Very friendly and helpful
Elizabeth Carson
Penningtons Manches Cooper
St, Paul's, London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the City of London area.
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47 reviews
Recognised for her empathetic, calm and reassuring presence, Elizabeth is a Partner in the Family Team at this forward thinking law firm serving clients in the UK and internationally. A dual-qualified solicitor in England and Wales and in New York, she regularly represents clients in cases with a US...
Recognised for her empathetic, calm and reassuring presence, Elizabeth is a Partner in the Family Team at this forward thinking law firm serving clients in the UK and internationally. A dual-qualified solicitor in England and Wales and in New York, she regularly represents clients in cases with a US or other international dimension, often in matters relating to complex financial disputes where there are assets in multiple jurisdictions, including offshore trusts. Elizabeth is also well versed in disputes concerning children and has a particular interest in cases involving the international relocation of children and surrogacy. Her work also involves working alongside colleagues in the private wealth sector, advising on and negotiating cohabitation and nuptial agreements, and financial provision for children. As a member of Resolution, Elizabeth promotes a non-confrontational approach to family disputes and encourages her clients to maintain a constructive dialogue which is critical in cases, especially those involving children. She speaks fluent French and has a good working knowledge of Portuguese and Spanish.
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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 City of London area.
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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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Punam is an excellent family lawyer
Punam put my mind at rest
Acted in a very calm, sensible and sensitive way
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Sheenal Patel
Paul Robinson Solicitors
London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the City of London area.
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103 reviews
Renowned for her attentive, professional approach, Sheenal is a highly talented and innovative family lawyer and divorce solicitor who is committed to offering an excellent level of service to her clients. With over 11 years' experience practising exclusively in family law, she advises on all matters arising from a...
Renowned for her attentive, professional approach, Sheenal is a highly talented and innovative family lawyer and divorce solicitor who is committed to offering an excellent level of service to her clients. With over 11 years’ experience practising exclusively in family law, she advises on all matters arising from a relationship breakdown including divorce, children disputes, domestic abuse, cohabitee issues and complex financial cases, often involving overseas assets and businesses. Her work also involves advising on and drafting both pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Sheenal focuses upon achieving the best outcome for her clients whilst acknowledging the importance of retaining integrity, objectivity and managing conflict. She is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme demonstrating her knowledge, skills and expertise in the field of family law, as well as a fluent Gujarati speaker.
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Excellent service, really knowledgeable
Brilliant service, friendly and easy to contact team
Very easy to communicate, very thorough
Mitali Zakaria
ITN Solicitors
Tower Hill
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the City of London area.
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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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David Thompson
JMW Solicitors
Bank, London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the City of London area.
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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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Prompt, helpful and professional
Excellent support and advice
Good communication
Henna Ehsan
Taylor Rose
City of London
Serving Clients in City of London
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the City of London area.
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4.6 score
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106 reviews
Known for being empathetic and persistent in supporting clients to achieve the best outcome they can, Henna is a highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor who offers advice on a range of matters including divorce and financial settlements, domestic violence and occupation disputes, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation issues....
Known for being empathetic and persistent in supporting clients to achieve the best outcome they can, Henna is a highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor who offers advice on a range of matters including divorce and financial settlements, domestic violence and occupation disputes, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation issues. Her specialism is children cases – both public and private proceedings – and she represents parents and family members on child arrangements, prohibited steps orders and specific issue orders (including change of name, relocation, waiving consent on medical procedures and travelling abroad). Her children work also includes cases involving Local Authorities, such as care proceedings, special guardianship, parental responsibility, child removal orders including orders for interim care, supervision orders, emergency protection and permanent orders for adoption. A skilled advocate, Henna provides representation in court proceedings and takes on both privately paying and legally aided clients. She is fluent in Hindi and Urdu.
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I would DEFINITELY recommend them
Wonderful branch with incredibly supportive staff
Fantastic firm, appreciate the effort and support
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 15th Sep 2022
Philip Morton
Brookman Solicitors
London
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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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Great service and advice
Friendly, approachable, well organised, knowledgeable and respectful
Explained everything in easy to understand language and helped me relax
Neil McNab
Level Law
London
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Recognised as a discrete, professional and calm presence, Neil is committed to building trusting relationships with his clients and securing the best outcomes in their family and matrimonial cases. A Partner at this forward-thinking law firm serving the City of London area, he is experienced in a wide range...
Recognised as a discrete, professional and calm presence, Neil is committed to building trusting relationships with his clients and securing the best outcomes in their family and matrimonial cases. A Partner at this forward-thinking law firm serving the City of London area, he is experienced in a wide range of matters including divorce, complex financial disputes arising from relationship breakdown, and matters relating to children. He is also highly sought after for assistance with pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Neil is a Resolution accredited specialist in complex financial and property matters (high income households and substantial assets), and children law (disputes between parents and relatives). He seeks to resolve all issues amicably, constructively and away from court, if possible. However, if court proceedings are unavoidable, Neil is a strong and robust advocate for his clients. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Loraine Davenport
Hawkins Family Law
City of London
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48 reviews
A leading divorce lawyer and family law expert, Loraine boasts a 20 year career in family law and has received recognition in The Legal 500 and the Spear’s Family Law Index for her wealth of expertise and approach to client care. She represents a range of clients in matters...
A leading divorce lawyer and family law expert, Loraine boasts a 20 year career in family law and has received recognition in The Legal 500 and the Spear’s Family Law Index for her wealth of expertise and approach to client care. She represents a range of clients in matters arising from a relationship breakdown, with a particular specialism in complex financial cases involving trusts, company assets or pensions. Loraine also deals with challenging children cases, involving removal from the jurisdiction and protracted and difficult child arrangement orders. She is actively involved with Resolution, both nationally and regionally in order to promote good family law practice, as well as being an accredited specialist in children law private, cohabitation and TOLATA, a trained collaborative lawyer and a mediator. Loraine is the Milton Keynes Regional Group Chair of Resolution as well as being a member of the Collaborative Pod.
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Loraine helped me find the strength in a calm and dignified manner
Does what she says she is going to do, going above and beyond expectations
Loraine is professional caring, understanding
Debbie Chism
Stewarts
Holborn, London
Serving Clients in City of London
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Debbie is a nationally recognised family law expert and one of London's leading family law specialists with over 20 years’ experience and knowledge, especially in high-net-worth cases. Her practice encompasses all aspects of family law with a particular skill in complex financial matters involving asset valuation, business interests, trusts...
Debbie is a nationally recognised family law expert and one of London’s leading family law specialists with over 20 years’ experience and knowledge, especially in high-net-worth cases. Her practice encompasses all aspects of family law with a particular skill in complex financial matters involving asset valuation, business interests, trusts and wealth protection structures as well as regularly advising on international pre-nuptial agreements. One of Debbie’s areas of expertise is collaborative law, having co-founded England’s first multi-disciplinary group of collaborative professionals and she encourages a problem-solving approach in a non-confrontational and constructive manner to help families resolve disputes. Previously winning ‘Family Lawyer of the Year’ at the Spears Wealth Management Awards and ranked in Band 1 in both Chambers UK and The Legal 500, Debbie is described as “very creative and a hard fighter who backs her clients to the hilt” offering “truly excellent inspiring client-care with really solid legal analysis and a completely unstuffy approach”. Debbie is also a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Natalie Friday
London Family Solicitor
City of London
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4.7 score
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28 reviews
Highly regarded for her exceptional level of knowledge and practical application of the law, Natalie is a well respected family solicitor and Director at this specialist family law firm. Her caseload involves a broad range of matters with particular expertise in private law children and wardship proceedings in the...
Highly regarded for her exceptional level of knowledge and practical application of the law, Natalie is a well respected family solicitor and Director at this specialist family law firm. Her caseload involves a broad range of matters with particular expertise in private law children and wardship proceedings in the High Court, often with a complex or international element. Natalie has also been instructed by the Central Authority for England and Wales in a number of international child abduction cases, being a panel member, as well as specialising in cases involving financial provision for children and all aspects of financial provision arising out of relationship breakdown or cohabitation. She is a Resolution accredited specialist in financial remedies in divorce and parental child abduction and a committed member of Resolution. Natalie is a fluent speaker of Italian and German.View the solicitor’s key information.
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Found Natalie very reassuring
Gave me the courage to get my freedom back
Supported me through my long emotional battle
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 26th May 2022
Lucy Marks
Marks Law
London
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5.0 score
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13 reviews
With a successful 20 year career working as a family lawyer and divorce solicitor in leading family law firms in Central London, Lucy established her own boutique family law firm which specialises in all private family law work including divorce, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, children matters,...
With a successful 20 year career working as a family lawyer and divorce solicitor in leading family law firms in Central London, Lucy established her own boutique family law firm which specialises in all private family law work including divorce, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, children matters, cohabitation disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, jurisdictional issues and non-molestation orders and occupation orders. Lucy is particularly sought after for her specialism in financial applications on divorce, including high value cases, and private law children cases, including relocation applications. Sensitive and empathetic to the difficulties clients face going through this process, she prides herself on handling all cases professionally and efficiently and will always seek methods of collaboration and negotiation, believing the court process should be viewed as a last resort. Lucy is fluent in Spanish and French and regularly deals with cases where there is an international angle.
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Always endeavoured to guide her clients away from lengthy litigation
Everything was made clear to me, each step and process
I felt confident that my best interests were being looked after
Claire Gordon
Farrer & Co
Holborn, London
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4.1 score
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41 reviews
Noted in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, Claire is an extremely talented family law specialist who is described as "utterly charming and universally liked in the profession" and who "has a core of steel and combines a humane yet ruthlessly tactical approach". Boasting a...
Noted in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, Claire is an extremely talented family law specialist who is described as “utterly charming and universally liked in the profession” and who “has a core of steel and combines a humane yet ruthlessly tactical approach”. Boasting a career exceeding twenty years, she has a hugely diverse client base, often representing entrepreneurs, private equity professionals, individuals in the public eye and those with generational wealth, supporting them in resolving their myriad family disputes. Keen to resolve issues constructively in order to avoid lengthy and costly court battles, she provides advice in relation to divorce, separation, disputes relating to children and finances, and wealth protection matters. Claire has a notable reputation for her work on both UK and international pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and civil partnership agreements, as well as cases with an international element. Valued for her calm and reassuring confidence and her ability to achieve civilised outcomes wherever possible, she works closely with her clients to agree the best way forward with a focus on long-term, workable solutions. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Outstanding law firm
Excellent personnel and advice
A pleasure to deal with
Lois Langton
Howard Kennedy
London
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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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David Allison
Family Law in Partnership
Holborn, London
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4.3 score
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34 reviews
Combining compassion, exceptional legal knowledge and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients, David is recognised as one of the most highly regarded family law specialists in the area. Representing a wide range of individuals including business owners, entrepreneurs, bankers, and lawyers, he brings a...
Combining compassion, exceptional legal knowledge and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients, David is recognised as one of the most highly regarded family law specialists in the area. Representing a wide range of individuals including business owners, entrepreneurs, bankers, and lawyers, he brings a wealth of expertise to his cases with the focus of his practice on financial claims arising from a divorce, particularly those with an international element, as well as his work on the legal issues affecting cohabitants, same sex couples and civil partners. David is a trained mediator with FMA senior mediator status, as well as a trained collaborative lawyer since 2003, and is extremely calm and very skilful at diffusing potentially inflamed situations. Determined to settle his cases outside the court process wherever that is possible, he always seeks ways to achieve the client’s goals with minimum conflict and expense. However, where court proceedings are unavoidable, David is a strong and effective litigator. Commended for a number of years in the legal directories, Chambers UK, Chambers HNW and The Legal 500 for both family law and family mediation, David is recently ranked in the Hall of Fame in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500. Play the law firm’s video. | View the solicitor’s key information.
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David Allison is an excellent lawyer, and just the person you want to use
David was a great listener
Can't recommend them highly enough
Kim Beatson
Anthony Gold Solicitors
London Bridge
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3.2 score
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58 reviews
Passionate about helping individuals get their lives back on track following a relationship breakdown, Kim leads the nationally renowned Family and Dispute Resolution team at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’. Specialising in all areas of family law, she is particularly sought after for her expertise in facilitating complex financial...
Passionate about helping individuals get their lives back on track following a relationship breakdown, Kim leads the nationally renowned Family and Dispute Resolution team at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’. Specialising in all areas of family law, she is particularly sought after for her expertise in facilitating complex financial settlements for both married and cohabiting couples. Hailed for her smart, efficient and tenacious approach, Kim takes great pride in resolving matters swiftly and amicably, with clients remaining confident that they are receiving a cost-effective and valuable service. A believer in resolving matters away from the courts, Kim was one of the first solicitors in the country to qualify as a family mediator in 1987, and has since been a pioneer in advancing mediation as a form of effective dispute resolution and now has a substantial mediation practice. She is a Resolution member, an accredited specialist in high finance and cohabitation disputes, a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, and a member of The Law Society Advanced Mediation Panel.
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Prompt and personal
I'd recommend to anyone
Excellent quality of care and attention to detail
Philip McGuirk
Payne Hicks Beach
Holborn, London
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4.3 score
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24 reviews
A powerhouse in the field of family law, Philip is held in high regard for his expertise and knowledge gained from a hugely successful career spanning over 30 years. One of the firm's Partners, he is considered an expert in complex high value financial remedy cases, often with an...
A powerhouse in the field of family law, Philip is held in high regard for his expertise and knowledge gained from a hugely successful career spanning over 30 years. One of the firm’s Partners, he is considered an expert in complex high value financial remedy cases, often with an international element, and is also sought after for his work on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation contracts, asset protection and private children law. Recommended in Chambers UK (11 years), Chambers HNW (6 years), The Legal 500, Spear’s 500 and Spear’s Family Index as a leading family lawyer, Philip is renowned for offering commercial and pragmatic advice, his calm and measured approach, and his meticulous attention to case detail. View the solicitor’s key information.
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David Josiah-Lake
Josiah-Lake Gardiner
Holborn, London
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3.0 score
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3 reviews
An experienced family law expert and founder of this specialist family law firm established in 2008, David is passionate about offering expert legal advice and support to clients to empower them to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. He represents clients across the full spectrum of...
An experienced family law expert and founder of this specialist family law firm established in 2008, David is passionate about offering expert legal advice and support to clients to empower them to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. He represents clients across the full spectrum of family law with particular expertise in the financial implications of living together whether as a married couple, as civil partners or as unmarried cohabitants. David is a dedicated member of Resolution and collaboratively trained and promotes a constructive approach to family law issues, with his clients feeling reassured by his down-to-earth, calm and supportive manner. However, he is equally confident in dealing with his cases more robustly when a more forthright stance is required and is a fierce and committed advocate for his clients, striving always to offer constructive, practical and lasting solutions. Sought after for his family law expertise, David has provided commentary and comment on family law issues in both national and local media.
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Sensitivity and empathy was greatly appreciated
Excellent family law firm
Highly recommend
Emma Baillie
TV Edwards Solicitors
London
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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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Really went the extra mile
Always been helpful and really easy to communicate with
Solicitors are really outstanding
Robyn Allardice-Bourne
Setfords
Holborn, London
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3.2 score
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23 reviews
A robust and highly committed family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Robyn boasts a reputation for being commercially savvy and fearless with expertise in family law and dispute resolution. In her role as a family mediator, she encourages couples, where possible, to reach long-term, workable solutions to their family issues...
A robust and highly committed family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Robyn boasts a reputation for being commercially savvy and fearless with expertise in family law and dispute resolution. In her role as a family mediator, she encourages couples, where possible, to reach long-term, workable solutions to their family issues involving their children and finances. As a Director of the International Mediation and Arbitration Network Ltd, Robyn is a keen supporter of alternatives to the court process and actively encourages the use of family arbitration where appropriate. She is committed to minimising any acrimony and providing the smoothest transition possible for clients and their families, whilst still protecting their interests. Robyn is also a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and sits on the Family Section Advisory Group.
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I have already recommended them to friends and colleagues
Highly recommend this firm, very thorough with their work
Alicia Cenizo
Streathers Solicitors
London
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4.9 score
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181 reviews
Providing professional, consistent and well executed advice and service, Alicia is a highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Partner and Head of the Family Department, her expertise covers all areas of family law including divorce, financial aspects of relationship breakdown including negotiations, clean break consent orders and contentious...
Providing professional, consistent and well executed advice and service, Alicia is a highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Partner and Head of the Family Department, her expertise covers all areas of family law including divorce, financial aspects of relationship breakdown including negotiations, clean break consent orders and contentious court proceedings for financial relief, children cases, special guardianship orders, cohabitee disputes, and drafting cohabitation and separation agreements, and pre-nuptial agreements. Alicia is a member of Resolution and is committed to reaching constructive and amicable solutions with a view to directing the parties’ energies and costs towards the best outcome in all circumstances. In addition to her main specialist practice area, Alicia also assists clients with the drafting of wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. She is also fluent in Spanish. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Very good and professional service
Very good, helpful company, easy to deal with, confident and reassuring
Recommended them to a number of people who have been equally happy
Flora Grossman
Blake Morgan
Holborn, London
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3.3 score
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26 reviews
Described by clients and colleagues as “a committed and common sense lawyer, with an acute ability to identify the key issues at an early stage”, Flora has been a divorce and matrimonial finance specialist for over 20 years. She provides advice and representation on a variety of issues including...
Described by clients and colleagues as “a committed and common sense lawyer, with an acute ability to identify the key issues at an early stage”, Flora has been a divorce and matrimonial finance specialist for over 20 years. She provides advice and representation on a variety of issues including relationship breakdown, financial disputes, and complex children cases. She has an accredited specialism with Resolution for high-net-worth financial matters, with her work often involving maintenance, lump sum, property adjustment and pension sharing orders, and TOLATA and Schedule 1 Children Act Claims. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme for over 15 years, Flora is well versed in children cases, often with an international element, advising on child arrangements, adoption and surrogacy, alternative family structures and those cases where parents seek leave to remove their children from the jurisdiction. Flora is also a trained mediator.
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David Hodson
International Family Law Group
Holborn, London
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4.2 score
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13 reviews
David is one of the most highly regarded family law and dispute resolution specialists in the country who is renowned for his expertise and knowledge on complex and international family issues. A co-founder and Partner of this reputable family law firm, he has wide expertise in all aspects of...
David is one of the most highly regarded family law and dispute resolution specialists in the country who is renowned for his expertise and knowledge on complex and international family issues. A co-founder and Partner of this reputable family law firm, he has wide expertise in all aspects of divorce and family law – most notably dispute resolution and complex financial matters both in the UK and internationally. David is an accomplished family mediator and family arbitrator who firmly believes in a conciliatory and holistic approach to resolving family disputes and has played a significant role in bringing about major reforms in family law over his many years in practice. In addition to these roles, he is also a Deputy District Judge, a member of the King’s Counsel and a leading author of a number of books and articles on the subject of international family law. David received an OBE in 2014 for his services to family law and is also recognised in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame and Chambers & Partners stating that “you won’t find anyone in the country who knows their international family law better than David Hodson”. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Superb Family Law firm
They're brilliant, incredibly professional
Truly cared
Frances Hughes
Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Holborn, London
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Consistently recognised by The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and the Spear’s Family Law Index for exceptional knowledge and expertise in the field of family law, Frances is described as a 'Star Individual' who is "tactically brilliant" and "fearless, tenacious and not afraid to take on cases which, at...
Consistently recognised by The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and the Spear’s Family Law Index for exceptional knowledge and expertise in the field of family law, Frances is described as a ‘Star Individual’ who is “tactically brilliant” and “fearless, tenacious and not afraid to take on cases which, at first, appear to be against her because she can spot angles that others won’t see”. A respected leader, Senior Partner and former Governor at Large of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, she specialises in family law work, with a particular specialism in divorce and complex children cases. Frances has been a member of Resolution since its inception and a senior mediator, as well as a member of The Times law panel with an entry in Who’s Who for many years. She also regularly writes and broadcasts on family law issues nationally and internationally. 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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