Solicitors in Berkshire

The Best Family Lawyers in Berkshire & Nearby

We have independently researched and listed the best family solicitors near you in Berkshire and nearby.

Compare tested & checked solicitors.

Get quick, direct replies. Totally private.

No login & no account needed.

Profile Photo of Vicki McLynn, Slater Heelis

Head Office:

Slater Heelis

1St Floor Crossgate House, 47-55 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT, England

Vicki McLynn

"Professional"

Slater Heelis

Berkshire

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.

Head Office:

Slater Heelis

1St Floor Crossgate House, 47-55 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT, England

Profile Photo of Suzanne Daley, Caversham Solicitors

Head Office:

Caversham Solicitors

51A Church St, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 8AX, UK

Suzanne Daley

"Friendly"

Caversham Solicitors

Berkshire

A talented and skilful solicitor with over 20 years in family law, Suzanne represents a wide range of clients on all issues relating to relationship breakdown. She offers advice on divorce and separation cases, handling the associated financial and children matters. Her work also involves drafting pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation and separation agreements. Competent and sensitive in her approach, Suzanne remains professional while also focusing on keeping distress to a minimum.

I recently engaged the services of this solicitor firm for advice on an agreement. I was impressed with their consistent and effective communication, and the fees charged were reasonable. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating throughout the process.

Head Office:

Caversham Solicitors

51A Church St, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 8AX, UK

Profile Photo of Mark Heptinstall, Slater Heelis

Head Office:

Slater Heelis

1St Floor Crossgate House, 47-55 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT, England

Mark Heptinstall

"Excellent"

Slater Heelis

Berkshire

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.

He is thorough, knowledgeable and takes no nonsense

Head Office:

Slater Heelis

1St Floor Crossgate House, 47-55 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT, England

Profile Photo of Louise Minifie, Thomas Mansfield

Head Office:

Thomas Mansfield

Token House, 11/12 Tokenhouse Yard, London EC2R 7AS

Louise Minifie

"Recommended"

Thomas Mansfield

Berkshire

Described as a solicitor who exercises “patience, focus and intelligence”, Louise is a Partner and Head of International Family Law at this highly respected firm. During her 16-plus years specialising in family law, she has been advising clients on divorce and separation, financial settlements and cohabitation, disputes relating to children including who the child will live with and how much time the child will spend with the non-resident parent, as well as domestic abuse matters. Louise is particularly well versed in international cases involving clients with overseas assets, as well as in cases of child abduction and relocation both nationally and internationally. She is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and uses her knowledge and experience to guide clients through the best options available to them with integrity and objectivity.

Fantastic experience in dealing with a matter, I absolutely recommend Thomas Mansfield should you need some legal advice

Head Office:

Thomas Mansfield

Token House, 11/12 Tokenhouse Yard, London EC2R 7AS

Profile Photo of Joanne Houston, Just Family Law

Head Office:

Just Family Law

Ash-Unit 2, Gander Down Barns, Rodfield Lane, Ovington, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0HS, England

Joanne Houston

"Efficient"

Just Family Law

Berkshire

Practising exclusively in family law for over three decades, Joanne is founder of this specialist law firm established in 2010 and a solicitor with an exceptionally strong reputation for her work in this field. She offers pragmatic, constructive, and individualised advice to help clients find the best way forward in a variety of family and matrimonial cases, with a particular specialism in high-net-worth, financial remedy proceedings. Her cases have been heard at the High Court, and often deals with issues relating to business assets, family trusts, ringfencing assets and international aspects. She has also led reported cases on international children law matters. Joanne is a trained collaborative lawyer and member of Resolution which highlights her dedication to working with families, individuals, and fellow professionals to resolve issues in a constructive way without having to resort to court action unless absolutely necessary.

I should like to share my heartfelt thanks for the professional services of Just Family Law. In addition to efficiency and expertise I appreciate the particular qualities of Joanne Houston and her team in tuning in to how I wanted to approach family law. We could pay attention to how all the parties would experience the process and move forward. This was invaluable and most important to me. The communication was very good and I knew what was happening at all times.

Head Office:

Just Family Law

Ash-Unit 2, Gander Down Barns, Rodfield Lane, Ovington, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0HS, England

Profile Photo of Deborah Prance, Morr & Co

Head Office:

Morr & Co

Connect House, 133 - 137 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7JY, England

Deborah Prance

"Efficient"

Morr & Co

Berkshire

A leading individual for family law in the region, Deborah is a Partner and Head of the Family Law Department at this long-established law firm. She has been a specialist in family law for over 36 years and has amassed considerable experience acting in cases relating to divorce, separation, and wider family matters. Representing individuals from all backgrounds, including directors of multi-national companies, business owners, members of the armed forces, teachers, and residents overseas, Deborah’s work encompasses marital and civil partnership breakdown, cohabitee disputes, financial settlements – both simple and complex – and child arrangements. Additionally, she has extensive expertise in the drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Deborah is a member of Resolution and a trained family mediator, and has built a strong reputation for her commitment to resolving family disputes amicably and constructively, encouraging solutions that consider the needs of the whole family. She is highly recommended for her efficiency, common-sense approach, and her ability to see the bigger picture.

Efficient and professional. Everything completed as asked

Head Office:

Morr & Co

Connect House, 133 - 137 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7JY, England

Profile Photo of Georgina Suman, Just Family Law

Head Office:

Just Family Law

Ash-Unit 2, Gander Down Barns, Rodfield Lane, Ovington, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0HS, England

Georgina Suman

"Efficient"

Just Family Law

Berkshire

Committed to delivering pragmatic and realistic advice and solutions in a cost-effective manner, Georgina is a highly skilled and empathetic family lawyer and divorce solicitor who has over 16 years’ experience to draw upon. Undertaking a broad range of matters, her work involves divorce proceedings, separation, financial issues ranging from those with modest means to cases involving greater complexity, and disputes relating to children, including those with an international dimension. She also deals with wealth protection matters in the form of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation and separation agreements. A Resolution member and an accredited specialist in private children law and complex lower income financial remedies, Georgina offers a client-focused and conciliatory approach in order to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.

I should like to share my heartfelt thanks for the professional services of Just Family Law. In addition to efficiency and expertise I appreciate the particular qualities of Joanne Houston and her team in tuning in to how I wanted to approach family law. We could pay attention to how all the parties would experience the process and move forward. This was invaluable and most important to me. The communication was very good and I knew what was happening at all times.

Head Office:

Just Family Law

Ash-Unit 2, Gander Down Barns, Rodfield Lane, Ovington, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0HS, England

Profile Photo of Anne Leiper, Leiper Gupta Family Lawyers

Head Office:

Leiper Gupta Family Lawyers

Wyvols Court, Basingstoke Rd, Swallowfield, Reading RG7 1WY

Anne Leiper

"Friendly"

Leiper Gupta Family Lawyers

Berkshire

With an exceptional track record and extensive experience in a range of family matters, Anne is a highly regarded family solicitor, director and co-founder of this thriving specialist family law firm. Passionate about providing her clients with efficient, approachable, and no-nonsense advice, she takes on every case with determination and passion, specialising in complex financial disputes, often involving clients of high net worth. Anne always aims to achieve the best financial settlement constructively and amicably as far as possible, however, she is also a renowned expert litigator and formidable opponent in a courtroom. She is also able to offer services in mediation and collaborative law as an alternative to the court process, as well as holding membership of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and Resolution. Anne is noted as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers and Partners.

Really helpful and friendly. Helped at short notice when others let me down, thanks.

Head Office:

Leiper Gupta Family Lawyers

Wyvols Court, Basingstoke Rd, Swallowfield, Reading RG7 1WY

Profile Photo of Nilu Bhatti, Rowberrys

Head Office:

Rowberrys

Sherwood House 104 High Street Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7AX

Nilu Bhatti

"Professional"

Rowberrys

Berkshire

Adopting a friendly, personal approach, whilst applying her experience and dedication to secure successful results for her clients, Nilu is an experienced family solicitor and mediator at this well established law firm. She heads up the Matrimonial and Litigation Departments and handles all family related matters including divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, and associated financial, property and children disputes. Nilu is also a member of Resolution and a collaborative practitioner and always aims to reach an amicable solution in a timely and cost effective manner, ensuring that both parties are content with the agreements reached.

Very good Professionals!! I personally highly recommend ROWBERRYS!! Acting always with the best advice.

Head Office:

Rowberrys

Sherwood House 104 High Street Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7AX

Profile Photo of Gavyn Simpson, Couchman Hanson

Head Office:

Couchman Hanson

Charter Walk, West St, Haslemere GU27 2AD, UK

Gavyn Simpson

"Recommended"

Couchman Hanson

Berkshire

Gavyn has earned a reputation for being a down-to-earth and compassionate family solicitor in the Ascot community and has practised exclusively in family law, advising on divorce, separation, financial arrangements and cases involving children. A Resolution member, he aims to negotiate practical and lasting solutions, empowering his clients to remain in control of the process. Gavyn prides himself on offering a high level of service which includes helping to unravel problems to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

I have used Couchman Hanson twice now since moving to the Haslemere area, and have on both occasions been extremely impressed with the levels of service, quality of advice given, prompt responses to queries, and taking as much admin out of my hands as possible. In my personal capacity, I have no hesitation in recommending the firm to others.

Head Office:

Couchman Hanson

Charter Walk, West St, Haslemere GU27 2AD, UK

Profile Photo of Anna Ferro, K J Smith Solicitors

Head Office:

K J Smith Solicitors

33-35 Station Road, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1AT

Anna Ferro

"Recommended"

K J Smith Solicitors

Berkshire

An extremely accomplished solicitor and Partner at this widely regarded specialist family law firm, Anna has a 30 year track record in successfully assisting individuals and couples resolve disputes regarding relationship breakdown, children, and wider family matters. Undertaking a range of cases, she provides practical, astute advice and representation on divorce, separation, related financial matters (often involving large asset bases in the UK and abroad), pre-nuptial and post-nuptial planning, cohabitation cases, and private law children matters. Anna holds membership of Resolution and The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and uses the knowledge and skills she has acquired over the years to promote good practice as well as assist her clients to reach constructive agreements regarding how they will move forward. She has recently been listed as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, which commented on her impressive “attention to detail and grasp of the bigger picture”.

Fantastic service as always, prompt actions and great communication. Highly recommend!

Head Office:

K J Smith Solicitors

33-35 Station Road, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1AT

Profile Photo of Carmel Brown, Irwin Mitchell

Head Office:

Irwin Mitchell

Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8DT, England

Carmel Brown

Irwin Mitchell

Berkshire

Noted in the 2024 edition of Chambers UK, Carmel is a Partner at the firm who is described as having “a willingness to go over and above what is needed to make her stand out”. Dealing with a range of children and family matters, often with an international element, she advises on divorce, separation, and high value financial cases, often involving nuptial settlements, off-shore assets and complex trust and company structures. She is also frequently instructed to provide advice on asset preservation, cohabitation matters and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Carmel has provided commentary as a family law expert in various publications and the national press, including The Times and The Guardian.

Head Office:

Irwin Mitchell

Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8DT, England

Vicki McLynn

Slater Heelis

1St Floor Crossgate House, 47-55 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT, England

Suzanne Daley

Caversham Solicitors

51A Church St, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 8AX, UK

Mark Heptinstall

Slater Heelis

1St Floor Crossgate House, 47-55 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT, England

Louise Minifie

Thomas Mansfield

Token House, 11/12 Tokenhouse Yard, London EC2R 7AS

Joanne Houston

Just Family Law

Ash-Unit 2, Gander Down Barns, Rodfield Lane, Ovington, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0HS, England

Deborah Prance

Morr & Co

Connect House, 133 - 137 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7JY, England

Georgina Suman

Just Family Law

Ash-Unit 2, Gander Down Barns, Rodfield Lane, Ovington, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0HS, England

Anne Leiper

Leiper Gupta Family Lawyers

Wyvols Court, Basingstoke Rd, Swallowfield, Reading RG7 1WY

Nilu Bhatti

Rowberrys

Sherwood House 104 High Street Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7AX

Gavyn Simpson

Couchman Hanson

Charter Walk, West St, Haslemere GU27 2AD, UK

Anna Ferro

K J Smith Solicitors

33-35 Station Road, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1AT

Carmel Brown

Irwin Mitchell

Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8DT, England