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Katie McCann is the founder and Managing Partner of a modern, specialist Family Law firm. Initially a barrister, she has vast experience in matrimonial matters and can take clients from their initial instruction to appearance at a final contested hearing. Dealing with a diverse client group, she has represented entrepreneurs, business owners, individuals in the public eye and professionals in the public and private sectors. Her caseload has also been diverse, with straightforward divorce settlements to highly complex, and her skill and work practices have helped to get fair financial settlements for clients for divorce/separations. In addition, she advises clients on wealth protection through nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Providing creative solutions, she works alongside other professionals, such as accountants, wealth managers and tax advisers, to get the best possible outcome from cases.
A trainee solicitor at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’, Olivia has built trusting relationships with her clients and has proved herself to be a diligent and empathetic practitioner. She is able to provide well-rounded advice for those facing a relationship breakdown in all family matters involving divorce, separation, matrimonial finance disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and children matters including surrogacy. Known for her understanding and supportive approach, Olivia works hard to find the most suitable solutions for her clients and their children and deals with each case in a professional, efficient and sensitive way. She prides herself on being available to assist her clients at every stage of the process to offer the support they need.
Steven Gasser is a co-founder of an award-winning law firm and Director of the Family Law team. Widely recognised for his strategic insight and client-centred approach, he is known for delivering clear, pragmatic advice in complex matrimonial law matters. His ability to distil intricate issues into practical outcomes has earned him a loyal and expanding client base, including high-profile individuals and public figures. Steven specialises in high-value financial remedy cases arising from relationship breakdowns, often involving complex corporate structures, cross-jurisdictional elements and trust arrangements. He is frequently instructed in cases of significant profile, reflecting his reputation for discretion, rigour and results. He also maintains a substantial private children law practice, with particular expertise in relocation matters (both international and domestic), disputes over contact arrangements, and cases involving allegations of domestic abuse that require fact-finding hearings. Steven is regularly instructed alongside leading counsel from top London chambers in multi-faceted and sensitive cases. His practice is marked by a strategic, empathetic approach that prioritises the welfare of clients while delivering strong, outcomes-focused advice. He is ranked in the Legal 500, both the Chambers High Net Worth Guide and the Chambers UK Guide and is also listed among the UK’s leading family lawyers in the Spear’s 500.
With a career that spans 40 years, William Hogg is seen as one of the most experienced Family Law solicitors in London and is a Partner at an award-winning firm. He has been instructed on numerous aspects of family law but has particular experience handling high-conflict family issues, including child mediation. His expertise and experience are acknowledged through his numerous accolades, which include Chambers & Partners Alternative Dispute Resolution ‘Ranked Lawyer’ 2024, Spear’s 500 ‘Recommended’ Family Lawyer 2022 and is a Board member of the FMA and International lecturer of mediation. His knowledge and mediation skills are highly valuable in negotiating agreements out of court, adopting a sensible and pragmatic approach, and helping clients avoid stress and the financial costs associated with litigation. His results make him highly sought after, and clients have total trust in him.
Jacqueline Fitzgerald is a Partner and a trained mediator with a career that spans 25 years. She has specialised in various aspects of Family Law, including divorce, separation, nullity proceedings and rights of unmarried cohabitants. With a reputation for clear strategic advice and expertise in handling complex financial disputes, she has helped and advised clients when cases involve company/business issues, trusts, international matters and agricultural aspects. Her involvement in a landmark case set a legal precedent and highlights her success in court. However, her preference is to reduce conflict through alternative dispute resolution methods through constructive and non-confrontational mediation where solutions can benefit all parties.
Ranked in Chambers & Partners as an ‘Associate to Watch’ (2025), Ingrid Starcic is considered a rising star as has risen through the ranks of the law firm to her current position as Senior Associate. Offering clients advice and support with her calm and thorough approach, she takes instructions on diverse cases, including the financial consequences of a relationship breakdown and all aspects of private children work. Her work on private children law matters has covered a broad range of aspects, such as contact and living arrangements and cases with an international element. As a member of Resolution and a member of the Family Mediators Association (FMA) and is Family Mediation Council Accredited (FMCA), she looks to resolve client disputes through constructive and non-confrontational negotiations, reducing the stress and time for clients to get an acceptable settlement.
With an admirable work ethic, personable nature and meticulous attention to detail, Jack McBride is highly regarded for his Family Law work. He joined the firm straight out of university and has worked his way to being an Associate Solicitor in the Family Law Department. His professionalism and ability to build strong relationships with clients have made him a popular choice with those seeking legal support during what is often a difficult and emotional time. Working alongside the team, Jack provides valuable guidance and advice to clients during relationship breakdowns, children law and nuptial agreements.
Jon Keeley is a skilled Family Law professional, having joined the firm in 2020 and qualifying as a solicitor in 2023, becoming an associate in 2024. Using his skills and knowledge, he provides essential assistance to clients, reassuring those clients with his calm and measured demeanour. With an outstanding ability to identify areas where he’s able to add value, Jon is willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best possible solution for clients. His exceptional work ethic and dedication to clients have earned him high praise from experienced Counsel at one of the most respected Chambers, highlighting his invaluable research skills, proactive approach to work and excellent client manner.
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Focused, compassionate and respectful, Rebecca Meehan offers an efficient service in all areas of family and matrimonial law, bringing a range of experience and knowledge to her role. As a Senior Associate Solicitor at a widely regarded law firm, she assists clients with divorce, separation, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, cohabitee issues, domestic abuse cases and relationship agreements, including nuptial, separation and cohabitation agreements. Rebecca has a keen interest in cases concerning children, such as child arrangements, relocation cases and prohibitive steps and specific issue matters. She prides herself on building strong relationships with her clients, providing them with a high level of care and a suitable resolution to their cases.
Valued for her patience, professionalism and expert advice, Liz’s strong reputation and reviews are a testament to her ability to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. Handling a range of private family and matrimonial cases, she advises on divorce, financial disputes, child arrangements, wealth planning, including nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements, domestic abuse, and surrogacy and parental orders. As a committed member of Resolution, Liz deals with matters in a non-confrontational and flexible manner. However, she will not hesitate in taking a robust approach when required, appreciating that litigation is sometimes necessary. She prides herself on offering a high level of service, resolving matters pragmatically and swiftly to achieve the best possible outcome.
Starting his career as a paralegal and now an Associate at this firm, Will has a passion for Family Law and is committed to supporting his clients in moving forward positively following a relationship breakdown. He manages a diverse mix of cases involving divorce, separation, financial issues, cohabitee disputes including Schedule 1 and TOLATA matters, and protective injunctions for victims of domestic abuse. Will’s work also involves children matters where he has experience of handling child arrangements, international and internal leave to remove applications, and contact disputes involving complex parental alienation issues. Will is known for his attention to detail and his calm, measured approach in all areas of his work with a focus on resolving family disputes in a constructive and amicable way.
Practising exclusively in Family Law since 1997, Lesley has built a strong reputation for her high-quality client care and holistic approach to the range of cases that she handles. She advises on non-contentious and contentious matters with a specialism in divorce, separation, financial settlements, and relationship agreements. Her expertise in high-value money cases is second-to-none and she has dealt with business valuations across different sectors, pensions issues, maintenance payments, and complex farming matters. Appreciated for her forthright, supportive, and personable approach to clients, Lesley is committed to providing clear and concise advice with the diligence needed to obtain swift and amicable resolutions. She is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500.
A rising star in the Family Law arena, Abigail started her career as a paralegal and is now a qualified solicitor at a Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’. She acts for clients on a wide range of matters with a keen interest in high-net-worth financial settlements on divorce and separation. Abi has worked with clients who have obtained financial orders by consent and is able to provide assistance from the beginning to the end of their financial remedy case. She is also able to advise clients in private Children Act proceedings. Abigail always adopts a sensitive and constructive approach and she is committed to minimising conflict for clients by seeking negotiated and collaborative solutions where possible. Noted as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500, she is known for her attention to detail and calm, personable manner.
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Working with individuals and families during some of the most challenging times in their lives and guiding them with clarity, Cameron Shaw is an experienced and expert Partner in the Family Law Department. He prides himself on offering a high-quality and bespoke service to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. He takes instructions in cases concerning financial provision on separation, divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, cohabitation disputes and cohabitation agreements. He is also sought after for his expertise in incapacity law and is highly skilled at dealing with contentious and high-conflict child-related matters. Cameron has handled adoption/permanence order cases and regularly appears in Sheriff Courts and instructs counsel in the Court of Session. He is a member of the Family Law Association, trained in collaborative law and a member of Consensus, and believes in taking a positive and proactive approach to resolving disputes. Clients regularly note the excellent rapport Cameron curates, and they value his counsel, support and proactive communication during stressful and difficult periods of their lives.
With over 20 years of legal experience exclusively in Family Law, Morven Douglas advises on all types of family matters. These include the division of matrimonial property between separating spouses, the negotiation of pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, advising cohabiting couples on issues arising from separation or death, and expertly navigating cases with an international aspect. She also has extensive experience in child law matters, including residence, contact, and relocation. As a trained collaborative lawyer and family law mediator, Morven regularly resolves her cases via constructive negotiation. If court action is necessary, Morven is an experienced litigator and has represented clients in various Sheriff Courts across Scotland. Morven was accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Family Law in 2011 and was re-accredited in 2016 and 2021.
Specialising in Family Law for almost a decade, Lynsey Brown is particularly adept at ensuring that her clients are supported, fully understand their legal options and feel understood. Lynsey has extensive experience in all types of family law cases, including financial provision on separation and divorce and the complexities of negotiating associated assets such as pensions, property, business assets, and cryptocurrency. Lynsey is also experienced in preparing relationship agreements such as nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Additionally, Lynsey is regularly instructed in relation to child residence and contact disputes, and has developed a particular specialism in adoption, surrogacy, and assisted conception and fertility law. Always seeking to resolve matters as efficiently, amicably and cost-effectively as possible, Lynsey is an expert negotiator who pursues court action as a last resort, but if needed, is an effective and robust litigator with extensive experience running court actions in Sheriff Courts across Scotland and instructing Counsel in the Court of Session.
A senior solicitor at the firm, Steven Bain, regularly works with clients who are divorcing or separating and have high-value assets which need to be dealt with. He also works with those who need to protect their assets through relationship agreements such as pre-nups, post-nups, and cohabitation agreements. Frequently advising families on a variety of issues, Steven helps parents with disputes regarding their children, such as issues regarding maintenance and contact, as well as sensitively advising families who have lost someone and are seeking to resolve matters relating to the estate. Always working with his clients and the opposing side to resolve disputes quickly and constructively, Steven will negotiate the best possible outcome wherever possible, and if a more robust stance is required, he can expertly take the case to the Sheriff Courts to resolve.
An Associate Solicitor in a respected Family Law department, Iain Leiper has provided a dedicated and compassionate service to clients going through the end of a relationship for 15 years. Using his knowledge and expertise, he takes on a variety of cases, including separation, divorce, child contact and guardianship. He has a reputation for his capable and successful handling of Children’s Hearings, adoptions, permanence orders and International Child Abduction cases. He has regularly managed cases at the Sheriff Court and Court of Session, instructing counsel to support clients to get the best possible result from their disputes.
A highly capable solicitor in the firm’s Family Law team, Allana Henderson gained experience in various areas of law, including personal injury and medical negligence, before building her expertise in family law. She particularly focuses on cases relating to separation, such as divorce and disputes between cohabiting couples whose relationships have broken down. Additionally, Allana advises clients on matters relating to their children, such as resolving and agreeing cases concerning child contact and residence. Passionate about helping her clients and with a caring and supportive nature, Allana goes the extra mile to help her clients achieve the best possible outcome.
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