Bringing a common sense, intelligent and focused approach to all types of family dispute, Kim is an accomplished and experienced family law expert and mediator. With an enviable reputation at this multidisciplinary law firm, she is respected for her calm and pragmatic manner when dealing with family law cases, with clients welcoming her constructive approach to the resolution of disputes. Her caseload has led her to develop significant expertise in family finance issues relating to property, investments, pensions and businesses as well as negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements where there are substantial UK and international assets. Kim also frequently provides advice and assistance in children matters and works sensitively with parents to ensure the children are protected, and affected as little as possible by the changes they are facing. Kim has been recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500 and her team was a finalist in the 2023 LexisNexis Family Law Awards for ‘Family Team of the Year’. She is also a former Chair of the local Law Society Family Committee.

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.

Recognised for her practical and empathetic approach to her cases, Liza is a technically skilled, highly competent family solicitor and divorce lawyer. Specialising in family law since 2008, she is experienced in a wide range of matters including divorce, disputes relating to children, as well as routinely advising on pre-nuptial agreements and issues that arise between cohabiting couples. Liza is particularly well versed in complex financial issues and has substantial experience of the intricacies of Armed Forces pensions having attended legal clinics at the Portsmouth Naval Bases. Since 2014, she has provided advice on surrogacy law and offers support and assistance to couples on international and UK surrogacy arrangements. Liza’s work also includes conducting litigation with an international element, and she can work as a team with lawyers in other jurisdictions where necessary. A member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in complex lower income financial remedies and children law private, she offers conscientious and sensible advice, helping clients to resolve their family issues with minimum stress and turmoil.

A talented family solicitor and described by his clients as being a good listener, patient and professional, Jonathan aims to resolve issues in a proportionate and constructive manner, with the client’s best interests in mind. Head of the Family Law Department and boasting a 30 year track record in family law, he advises on all matters arising from a relationship breakdown including divorce, separation, financial remedies, children issues, cohabitee disputes, and cases with an international element. Taking a caring and supportive approach, Jonathan is committed to working tirelessly to achieve a good outcome for his clients.

Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills, Tim is a talented and experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor and advises on the full range of family matters. Head of the firm’s Family and Litigation Departments, he supervises a wide range of contentious work and practises predominantly in the financial aspects of divorce, separation and financial disputes involving complex assets such as businesses and property. Tim is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme as well as the Chair of the Bournemouth and District Law Society Litigation and Dispute Resolution sub-committee.

Offering a constructive and pragmatic approach to resolving family disputes, Deborah is a Partner and Joint Head of the Family team at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ law firm. She handles a variety of cases, including divorce, complex financial issues often involving the valuation and sharing of pensions, family businesses and trusts, forensic analysis of complex finances, and arrangements for children. With expertise in mediation and collaborative law, her aim is to avoid litigation and achieve a negotiated settlement, if possible. However, if court proceedings are necessary, she is an experienced and confident litigator. Recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500, Deborah is described as having “fantastic ability to forensically dissect complex issues and only focus on what is relevant” as well as being noted for her “highly capable, efficient approach” in Chambers UK.

Originally qualifying as a barrister in 1999, Matthew has a vast range of expertise in family and matrimonial matters. He is valued for his integrity, high standards and absolute professionalism, offering advice on divorce and separation, financial disputes, cohabitee issues, cases relating to children, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and domestic violence injunctions. Matthew is the Chairman of the Trustee Board of Bournemouth and Poole Citizens Advice Bureau and the Liaison Officer between the Bournemouth & District Law Society and the local Citizens Advice Bureau.

Widely regarded for her strong negotiation skills and ability to reach long term, workable solutions in a constructive and amicable manner, Naomi is a talented and determined family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She undertakes all aspects of family work including divorce, financial and children matters, as well as emergency applications for non-molestation and occupation orders. Naomi is a member of Resolution, a collaborative lawyer and a trained hybrid family mediator and offers a sensitive, yet practical, approach to dispute resolution in order to give her clients the confidence to make the right decisions for themselves and their families.

Appreciated for her warmth, approachability and pragmatic advice as well as her meticulous attention to detail and ability to ‘see through’ the issues in a case, Lauren is a highly sought after family solicitor supporting clients in the Bournemouth area. Although she is well versed in all aspects of family law, the majority of Lauren’s work centres around the financial disputes arising from a relationship. Her caseload often involves property portfolios, business interests, pensions, trusts or potential third party interests, as well as advising on living together agreements and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Lauren is also a member of Resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer and believes in a constructive approach to family disputes, supporting clients who are hoping to agree the way forward as opposed to proceeding on a litigious basis.

Partner and the Head of the Family Team, Daniel deals with all types of divorce and financial settlement matters, including complex cases with substantial assets and those which involve complex asset structures including trusts, pensions and businesses. His work also involves handling wealth protection matters relating to the negotiation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Daniel is also sought after for his experience in dealing with private law Children Act proceedings relating to the care, contact and living arrangements for children following a relationship breakdown. As a member of Resolution, his aim is to negotiate outcomes without recourse to court, enabling parties to reach their own agreement.

With over 30 years’ experience in family law and one of the firm’s Partners, Damian is an experienced tactician and negotiator and advises on both public and private law children proceedings. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, he is able to provide expert advice and representation to parents, children and extended family members at all levels of the Family Court. Renowned for his understanding and empathetic approach towards both negotiation and litigation, Damian is especially well equipped to deal with clients facing a difficult and life-changing legal process.