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.

With a reputation for being a calm but robust negotiator who consistently achieves the best possible outcome for his clients, David is a highly respected Director at this long established law firm. One of the longest serving members of the team and a key contributor to the growth of the department, he brings over 30 years of expertise and knowledge to his role. Offering bespoke advice on all issues arising from a relationship breakdown, David can deal with divorce, separation, children matters, pre-nuptial agreements, and financial settlements, especially high-value cases and those involving business interests, and protective orders and agreements where assets may be at risk of being removed or dissipated. Believing that a non-confrontational, dignified approach is often key to resolving family matters equally, David does not flinch in taking a more tenacious approach where circumstances dictate.

Hailed as an expert in her field and with a number of accolades to her name, Rachel has built an exceptional reputation in cases relating to domestic abuse, stalking, coercive control, harassment and cyberstalking with a national client base of high profile individuals. A Director and Head of the Family Law Department at this reputable law firm, she handles a range of complex and challenging cases, offering advice and representation to clients across the UK and internationally. During her career, she has worked at the forefront of campaigns for domestic abuse and stalking legislation, and has had considerable impact and raised awareness of these cases through her work with the National Stalking Advocacy Service, All Party Parliamentary Groups for Domestic Violence and Stalking & Harassment, the Home Office and the Police. Rachel is also a known commentator in her specific field of family law and has provided advice in newspaper, television and radio media on topical issues. She has also published a book to assist victims in the family courts dealing with issues of coercive control.

Experienced in all aspects of marriage and relationship breakdown, Elanor is a talented all-rounder with 20 years’ expertise across a range of matters. Whether it is divorce, financial provision, matters relating to children, adoption, or the preparation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, Elanor offers detailed, considerate and effective advice. She is a member of Resolution and prides herself on a collaborative approach to family disputes and is committed to promoting constructive techniques that consider the needs of the whole family.

Partner and Head of the Family Law Department, Antonia is an experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor who is known for building excellent client relations and offering clear, honest advice. Handling a diverse mix of cases, she is sought after for her expertise in complex financial work involving high-net-worth individuals, including business owners, media and sports personalities. Antonia also provides advice and representation in private and public law children cases. She has received recognition as ‘Partner of the Year’ at the National Family Law Awards as well as being listed as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK. Antonia holds membership of Resolution, The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Child Concern and the Association of Lawyers for Children.

With expert knowledge of family law and procedure, as well as her meticulous approach to case preparation and client care, Gill has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors for family matters. A Partner at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’, she brings over 20 years experience to bear on every case she handles, with a particular specialism in children issues. Gill is a member of both The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and the Family Law Accreditation Scheme and is able to provide representation to children, parents and family members in public and private law matters. She is also able to take instructions from Children’s Guardians at CAFCASS. Gill’s work also involves matters relating to deprivation of liberty and gender recognition, as well as forced marriage cases, female genital mutilation and honor-based violence. As a committee member of Resolution, she offers conscientious and sensible advice, helping clients to resolve their family issues with the minimum of heartache. Gill is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500.

Having originally qualified as a barrister and with a 20 year track record of leading her own specialist family law firm, Melanie is a highly accomplished family law solicitor with vast experience to bring to her current role as a Consultant Solicitor. Practising exclusively in family law since 1997, she handles a varied caseload with a strong reputation in complex high-net-worth cases including the tracing of hidden/ transferred assets involving companies, properties and overseas trusts. Taking a robust and proactive approach to her work, Melanie seeks to achieve a fair share of the matrimonial assets and is committed to conducting all matters in a constructive and non-confrontational manner in order to alleviate tension and stress for her clients.

Priding herself on her ability to sensitively support her clients in navigating the complex area of family and relationship breakdown, Helen has a wealth of experience in providing advice in relation to family law issues. Head of the Family & Divorce Team, she is well versed in divorce, separation, children matters, and financial disputes arising from a relationship breakdown. Helen also advises on wealth protection matters involving relationship agreements including pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Aiming to reach amicable, non-confrontational solutions to family issues, she is one of only a handful of specially trained collaborative lawyers in the Lancashire area. Helen gains a large proportion of her work from personal recommendations.

A highly successful family law solicitor with over 30 years of experience and knowledge under his belt, Tony offers advice and representation to a wide clientele in the Blackburn area. He handles cases relating to divorce, separation, child arrangement disputes and financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown. Where Tony’s expertise really lies is in his mediation services, having been an accredited family mediator for over 20 years. He can deal with all issues within mediation including disputes relating to children and finance and is also accredited to carry out child consultation within mediation where children may have a voice that needs to be heard.

A Director at this specialist family law firm serving the Blackburn area, Haris specialises in all areas of family and matrimonial law with a keen interest in domestic abuse and children matters. He has worked extensively with domestic abuse victims, helping them to gain protective orders, as well as offering advice and representation to parents in child arrangement and child relocation disputes. Appreciated for his empathetic yet professional and determined approach, Haris’ main focus is to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. He is a member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in children law private and domestic abuse.

Recognised in The Legal 500 for his expertise in family law, Tony is described as a “confident and persuasive advocate with a detailed knowledge of his cases”. With a career spanning over 35 years, he offers constructive advice on divorce, separation, matrimonial finance and private law family disputes. Tony is particularly sought after for his expertise in care proceedings and he leads the firm’s Specialist Legal Aid Team. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, he is able to represent children, instructed by their Guardian, parents and grandparents and conducts almost all of his own advocacy.

Earning a reputation as a highly respected divorce solicitor and family law professional, Shakeela offers advice and representation on a variety of matters arising from a relationship breakdown. Heading up the Family Department, she handles divorce, separation, complex financial disputes, pre-nuptial agreements, domestic violence, and cases relating to children involving international child relocation and child arrangements. Shakeela commands huge respect in the Muslim community as one of the few solicitors with experience and knowledge of cases relating to forced marriages and Islamic divorce. A member of Resolution as well as an experienced Solicitor-Advocate, she prides herself on providing a sensible and cost-effective approach to her cases, whilst being a strong negotiator and advocate when required.