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Natasha Slabas
Brookman Solicitors
London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale 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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Very balanced, fair and pragmatic advice
Answered all my questions and clarified details in the process
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Grainne Fahy
Keystone Law
London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale 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
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale 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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She displays a lot of empathy and understanding towards the matter
So passionate about her work in family law
A credit to her profession and highly and absolutely recommended
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Mark Heptinstall
Slater Heelis
London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale 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. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Without doubt the most amazing solicitor
An extremely friendly and professional service from true experts
Mark Heptinstall guided me through, step by step, calmly and clearly
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Jo Shortland
Oliver Fisher Solicitors
Notting Hill, London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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4.3 score
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181 reviews
With exceptional legal knowledge, shrewd negotiation skills and a strategic approach to her cases, Jo is a highly accomplished divorce solicitor and family law specialist who has been representing clients for over 25 years. Partner and Head of the Family Department, her work encompasses all areas of family law...
With exceptional legal knowledge, shrewd negotiation skills and a strategic approach to her cases, Jo is a highly accomplished divorce solicitor and family law specialist who has been representing clients for over 25 years. Partner and Head of the Family Department, her work encompasses all areas of family law including divorce, financial settlements, pre-nuptial agreements and matters relating to children including child arrangements, adoption and child abduction cases. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme, a collaborative lawyer and a trained mediator, Jo is committed to promoting good practice within the field as well as the constructive resolution of family disputes, rather than through the court system. Jo endeavours to bring a personal and sympathetic approach to the work she undertakes, and works closely with her clients to achieve the best possible outcome. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Would not hesitate to recommend Jo
Great People! Very helpful and understanding
Was a calming presence during a stressful time
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Phoebe Turner
Stowe Family Law
Westminster, London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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An exceptionally talented family solicitor and Managing Partner at this specialist family law firm, Phoebe offers her clients a wealth of experience, shrewd negotiation skills, and practical legal advice in a supportive and compassionate manner. With meticulous attention to detail and a formidable reputation for being able to handle...
An exceptionally talented family solicitor and Managing Partner at this specialist family law firm, Phoebe offers her clients a wealth of experience, shrewd negotiation skills, and practical legal advice in a supportive and compassionate manner. With meticulous attention to detail and a formidable reputation for being able to handle even the most complex cases, often with an international element, she is instructed in a broad range of private family matters including divorce, financial disputes following a relationship breakdown, and injunction proceedings. Phoebe’s work also includes private children law cases which frequently involve contact disputes, maintenance, residence, relocation, and cases where one parent wants to remove children from the jurisdiction permanently. She is well versed in cohabitation matters, and in drafting pre-nuptial agreements. A member of the West London Law Society and a member of Resolution, Phoebe works diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients in a proportionate and constructive manner. Acknowledged by The Legal 500 for her excellent practice in family law, she is described as a “consummate professional” and “great at putting the legal jargon into lay person’s language”. Play the law firm’s video. | View the solicitor’s key information.
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Absolutely amazing support and unwavering professionalism
Came via a recommendation and I cannot recommend them more
Helpful and professional
Alicia Cenizo
Streathers Solicitors
London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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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
Recommended them to a number of people who have been equally happy
Very good, helpful company, easy to deal with, confident and reassuring
Elizabeth Carson
Penningtons Manches Cooper
St, Paul's, London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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3.6 score
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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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Debbie Chism
Stewarts
Holborn, London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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This lawyer has been recommended by the Legal 500.
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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Claire Gordon
Farrer & Co
Holborn, London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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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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Excellent personnel and advice
Outstanding law firm
A pleasure to deal with
David Josiah-Lake
Josiah-Lake Gardiner
Holborn, London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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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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Great personal service
Always given me honest and frank advice
Highly recommend
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Sheenal Patel
Paul Robinson Solicitors
London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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4.6 score
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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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Brilliant service, friendly and easy to contact team
Excellent service, really knowledgeable
Quick to take action, very helpful
Frances Hughes
Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Holborn, London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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This law firm and this lawyer have been commended by the Legal 500.
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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Philip Morton
Brookman Solicitors
London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale 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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Friendly, approachable, well organised, knowledgeable and respectful
Took away all the stress from an otherwise very difficult divorce
Great continued communication and a caring compassionate approach
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David Allison
Family Law in Partnership
Holborn, London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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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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Provides clarity when needed
Your work ethics are admirable and empathy and calm were crucial
Support & advice I have received from the team has been outstanding
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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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Lucy Marks
Marks Law
London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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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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No nonsense/cut-to-the-chase approach, combined with a strong sense of empathy
I felt confident that my best interests were being looked after
Always endeavoured to guide her clients away from lengthy litigation
David Hodson
International Family Law Group
Holborn, London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
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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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Truly cared
Superb Family Law firm
They're brilliant, incredibly professional
Rakhi Singal
RVS Solicitors
Westminster
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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4.9 score
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108 reviews
Passionate about family law and a well respected professional in her field, Rakhi is experienced in a wide spectrum of family matters, offering high quality legal representation with an excellent standard of service and care. Founder and Director of this reputable law firm, she is renowned for her expertise...
Passionate about family law and a well respected professional in her field, Rakhi is experienced in a wide spectrum of family matters, offering high quality legal representation with an excellent standard of service and care. Founder and Director of this reputable law firm, she is renowned for her expertise in cases involving complex financial arrangements, including asset planning and restructuring, as well as advising high-net-worth individuals on matters relating to financial planning prior to a marriage, and during cohabitation or once divorce proceedings have started. Rakhi is also experienced in sensitive child arrangement issues, involving overseas jurisdictions and child abduction. Her work also includes drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Her ability to negotiate fair settlements, as well as her willingness to take on complex cases is what makes her a favourite amongst her clients. Rakhi is a fluent speaker of Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Helped myself & my children's life move forward in a positive & happy directiio
Rahki’s passion for her profession supersedes the norm
Nothing short of extraordinary
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 15th Apr 2021
Saika Alam
Branch Austin McCormick
St. James's, London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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4.9 score
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100 reviews
Described as warm, empathetic and practical, Saika is a family law specialist and Head of the Family Law department. With over 25 years' experience in representing spouses, cohabitees, parents and grandparents, Saika is able to get to the core of every family case, providing highly effective advice and support on...
Described as warm, empathetic and practical, Saika is a family law specialist and Head of the Family Law department. With over 25 years’ experience in representing spouses, cohabitees, parents and grandparents, Saika is able to get to the core of every family case, providing highly effective advice and support on divorce, separation, dissolution of civil partnerships, financial disputes involving business interests, property portfolios, pensions and investments, arrangements for children, wealth protection in the form of nuptial and cohabitation agreements and trust deeds, and domestic abuse cases. Her experiences range from complex cases involving significant assets in the UK and internationally, to more straightforward matters involving the marital home. A collaborative practitioner, a Resolution member and a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme, Saika understands the importance of providing clients with workable solutions, avoiding acrimony and providing a clear pathway into the future. She is committed to offering an excellent standard of service and ensures her clients are treated fairly. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Feel at ease with her warmth, expertise and attention to detail
Professional and honest
Always available, helpful, professional and methodical
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 26th Apr 2022
Rosie Hannon
William Sturges
Westminster, London
Serving Clients in Maida Vale
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4.5 score
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40 reviews
Rosie’s caring and approachable nature makes her one of the go-to family lawyers for high-quality legal advice. Qualifying as a solicitor in 2000, she has extensive experience of all matters arising from a relationship breakdown including divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, negotiation of nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements,...
Rosie’s caring and approachable nature makes her one of the go-to family lawyers for high-quality legal advice. Qualifying as a solicitor in 2000, she has extensive experience of all matters arising from a relationship breakdown including divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, negotiation of nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements, financial disputes and bringing and responding to private children law matters. She also deals with claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 including commercial dispute resolution and arbitration. A dedicated member of Resolution, Rosie is focused on promoting a constructive approach to family issues that considers the needs of the whole family and will explore all possible options in order to reach an amicable agreement if possible. If court proceedings are unavoidable, she will carefully guide her clients through the process, whilst continuing to try and reach settlement and minimise costs.
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They have always acted in my best interests
Very friendly and supportive advice
Found them very efficient and competent - I will definitely use them again
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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Sheata Karim
Grayfords Family Law
London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Maida Vale area.
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3.9 score
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11 reviews
Founder and Managing Partner of this widely regarded law firm serving the Maida Vale area, Sheata is a leading family lawyer and divorce solicitor with an enviable reputation as a proactive and tough negotiator. Providing clear and concise advice in often sensitive situations, Sheata's focus is on helping clients...
Founder and Managing Partner of this widely regarded law firm serving the Maida Vale area, Sheata is a leading family lawyer and divorce solicitor with an enviable reputation as a proactive and tough negotiator. Providing clear and concise advice in often sensitive situations, Sheata’s focus is on helping clients deal with issues arising from a relationship breakdown, including divorce, separation and associated financial and children disputes, often with an international element. She has a successful track record representing both high-net-worth individuals and their spouses, often in cases with international jurisdiction issues. With a direct, transparent approach coupled with the empathy and tenacity required to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients, Sheata is passionate about delivering tailor-made, unique, cost-effective solutions. As a Solicitor-Advocate, she is able to represent her clients in all levels of court, but has had much success in reaching settlements outside the court process. Sheata is also a recognised family law expert within the media and has written articles for both local and national newspapers.
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Empathetic and supportive staff
She listened and was able to provide me with very informative legal advice
A knowledgeable attorney, demonstrated exceptional empathy and compassion
Robert Hammond
Murray Hay Solicitors
Wandsworth, London
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4.9 score
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46 reviews
A highly respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a reassuring, sensitive and focused approach to his cases, Robert has been representing clients on the full range of family matters for nearly 30 years. Partner at the firm, he deals with divorce and its financial consequences, cohabitee disputes, children...
A highly respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a reassuring, sensitive and focused approach to his cases, Robert has been representing clients on the full range of family matters for nearly 30 years. Partner at the firm, he deals with divorce and its financial consequences, cohabitee disputes, children and parenting issues and drafting cohabitation agreements and pre-nuptial agreements. Keen to reach settlements on behalf of his clients in a constructive and civilised manner, Robert offers mediation services as an option rather than going through the court process. He is also a member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in complex lower income financial remedies, cohabitation and TOLATA.
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Amarjit Ryatt
Taylor Rose
Fulham, West London
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4.7 score
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262 reviews
Amarjit is a trusted professional who has earned a reputation for helping clients understand and manage the potential long term financial and emotional consequences of a relationship breakdown. With over 20 years’ experience and one of the firm’s Partners, he is instructed on a wide range of family cases,...
Amarjit is a trusted professional who has earned a reputation for helping clients understand and manage the potential long term financial and emotional consequences of a relationship breakdown. With over 20 years’ experience and one of the firm’s Partners, he is instructed on a wide range of family cases, in particular divorce and remedy cases, with both high value cases as well as those where marital assets are limited. He is also able to advise on and draft pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Amarjit is able to provide representation to children through their guardians, as well as parents in public law care proceedings brought by the Local Authority. Practical and compassionate, he is committed to seeking solutions that ensure the best interests of the children are treated as paramount. Amarjit speaks fluent Punjabi.
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Professional, courteous and responsive, no hesitation in recommending Amarjit
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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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