Vicki McLynn
"Professional"
Slater Heelis
Ashford
Standing out in the field of family law with a career spanning over two decades, Vicki is an exceptional family solicitor and Partner at this widely regarded multidisciplinary law firm. Renowned for her expertise in complex cases, she provides advice and representation on divorce, separation, children matters, issues of domestic abuse and concerns around drugs and alcohol within families. Vicki is also extremely well-versed in negotiating financial settlements, often involving substantial assets and complex financial relationships, always striving to reach the best settlements for her clients. Often representing and protecting prominent clients and their children from media attention, she prides herself on her excellent level of service, offering empathy, sensitivity, and discretion alongside expert legal advice. Vicki is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and noted in Chambers & Partners and City Wealth as a leading matrimonial and family lawyer. She is also a regular contributor to print and broadcast media on topical family law issues.
The firm is very professional in handling my case with a terrific result. Highly recommended if you ever need a skilled and competent lawyer.
Rebecca Muirhead
"Professional"
Slater Heelis
Ashford
A specialist in family law and divorce matters, Rebecca is widely regarded for her ability to think creatively and commercially to get the best results for her clients. She advises on all issues relating to divorce and separation, disputes regarding children, financial negotiations between couples including those with complex structures and assets, international family matters, and relationship agreements such as pre/post nups and cohabitation agreements. Her record in family law led her to previously being listed as a Recommended Solicitor by The Legal 500 and her being part of the firm’s family team that were finalists in the 2023 Family Law Awards. Rebecca offers her clients a detailed understanding of family law and how to apply it, alongside a compassionate and yet results-oriented approach. She has been described by clients as “a great source of guidance” and as someone who provides “down to earth, practical advice”. As part of Rebecca’s aim to reach swift and fair solutions for her clients, she is a trained collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution and sits on the regional Resolution committee.
The firm is very professional in handling my case with a terrific result. Highly recommended if you ever need a skilled and competent lawyer.
Nameeta Gujral
"Professional"
Martin Tolhurst
Ashford
A Partner at the firm with over 18 years’ experience. Nameeta specialises in all aspects of family law with a particular skill in financial cases arising from a relationship breakdown, involving substantial assets, trusts, pensions and businesses. She is also instructed to handle matters involving divorce, children issues (including child abduction, child relocation, rights for grandparents), separation agreements (for married & unmarried couples), cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, foreign marriages and domestic abuse (non-molestation orders and occupation orders). Although the majority of her cases are based in the family courts in England and Wales, Nameeta has provided advice and representation to clients living in other jurisdictions including Egypt, Iran, Pakistan and Australia. A member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and Resolution as well as being collaboratively trained, Nameeta aims to deal with her cases in a non-confrontational and constructive manner, avoiding the distress and anxiety of a court hearing.
Very professional and helpful and kind
Ryan Booth
GT Stewart
Ashford
Highly regarded for his work in child law, Ryan is an experienced family law and child protection solicitor, Partner and Joint Head of the Family & Childcare department. He provides representation on behalf of children, through their Guardian or directly, parents and family members as well as providing advice to foster carers and prospective adopters in care proceedings, special guardianship and adoption cases. Ryan has handled complex and challenging cases involving sexual abuse, child and adult trafficking, genetic disorders mimicking child abuse, non-accidental injuries including head injuries, fractures and bruising and allegations of Fabricated Induced Illness (FII). He is often instructed for vulnerable parties and on behalf of the Official Solicitor and is known for fierce representation by judges and colleagues alike, conducting almost all his own advocacy at all levels of court. Ryan has been a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme for over 10 years, demonstrating his wealth of expertise and knowledge in this area of law.
Nadia Beckett
Beckett Solicitors
Ashford
Founder of this specialist family law firm established in 2008, Nadia is dedicated to providing a sensitive and supportive service during the difficult process of family breakdown, which is often a stressful and emotional time. She handles a diverse caseload involving divorce, separation, cohabitation issues, financial remedy and cases relating to children. Nadia is an active member of Resolution and is committed to assisting her clients to resolve family disputes as constructively and cost effectively as possible. Wherever appropriate, she will encourage and facilitate the use of mediation and arbitration in order to minimise the stress and accomplish a more cost-effective solution. Nadia has a number of accreditations and memberships to her name including Family Law Arbitrator (FCIArb), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, IFLA Advisory Committee, Resolution accredited specialist, and Chair of the Forum of Family Law Arbitrators. Nadia offers a calm and considered approach, taking the time to get to know her clients, making them fully aware of their options and working with them to achieve the best possible outcome.
Andrea Heneghan
"Professional"
Hallett & Co
Ashford
Appreciated for her calm, yet determined approach to her family law cases, Andrea has been providing expert advice and representation for over 14 years. She handles a range of cases with a specialism in resolving financial issues following the breakdown of a marriage, including complex financial remedy claims involving companies, farms, inheritance, pensions and business assets, as well as cohabitation disputes and private law children matters. A member of Resolution, Andrea offers honest, constructive advice with the aim of achieving a fair settlement, allowing her clients to move forwards with dignity and financial security. She has conducted cases in the local family courts, the High Court and the Court of Appeal, working closely with a number of experienced and highly-skilled family specialist barristers.
I've really appreciated the professionalism, pragmatism, regular updates and rapid replies to emails. Fantastic job!
Jo Spain
"Professional"
SpainWilliams
Ashford
With a career spanning over 25 years, Jo brings vast expertise and knowledge to her role as founder and Managing Director of this specialist family law firm established in 2005. Representing clients in the Kent area and beyond, she leads a talented team of solicitors who offer honest, practical advice and representation on the full spectrum of matters including divorce, dissolution of civil partnership, nullity, separation, children cases including international relocation, financial provision upon relationship breakdown, domestic abuse and harassment, and relationship agreements. Jo prides herself on being able to handle difficult situations that can arise in family proceedings and pays attention to detail to enable her to take a firm but fair approach within negotiations.
I have been a client of Jo Spain for a number of years and in that time Jo has been a blessing to me. Her professionalism is outstanding but at the same time she provides a persona of kindness, calmness and an ability to present/guide and resolve with reality and perspective. Her generosity with these attributes and her time got me through some very difficult periods and I cannot thank her enough for that.
Anisha Teelwah
"Recommended"
Girlings Solicitors
Ashford
Noted as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500, Anisha is described as a “key lawyer” in the “friendly, approachable and hardworking” Family Law team. Practising exclusively in family law for over 10 years, she represents clients in divorce, separation, complex financial proceedings, and private children matters, including disputes about child arrangements, relocation outside of the jurisdiction and cases involving issues of parental alienation. Understanding the sensitive nature of family law disputes, Anisha takes an empathetic approach to support and guide clients through what can be a difficult process by offering pragmatic and realistic advice and excellent client care to achieve the best possible outcome for them and their families. Anisha is a member of Resolution.
I highly recommended Girlings great service and helpful staff.
Vicki McLynn
Slater Heelis
1St Floor Crossgate House, 47-55 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT, England
Rebecca Muirhead
Slater Heelis
1St Floor Crossgate House, 47-55 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT, England
Nameeta Gujral
Martin Tolhurst
61b Station Rd, Longfield DA3 7QA
Ryan Booth
GT Stewart
Southbridge House, Southbridge Place, Croydon, Surrey, CRO 4HA, England
Nadia Beckett
Beckett Solicitors
7 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent ME8 7JB, UK
Andrea Heneghan
Hallett & Co
11 Bank St, Ashford TN23 1DA
Jo Spain
SpainWilliams
The Cobalt Building, 1600 Eureka Park, Kennington, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BF, England
Anisha Teelwah
Girlings Solicitors
39 William Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5NR, England