With an excellent reputation in the Bristol community built over 26 years, Gareth has established a strong practice in family law, representing a broad range of clients in all matters. Partner and Head of the Family team, he is highly experienced in divorce settlements and cohabitation disputes, representing clients with very little money to those with substantial wealth, as well as advising on the protection of assets and businesses from divorce, including trust and company structures, and mitigation of “the divorce tax”. Gareth’s practice is national and international (with a particular interest in French divorce issues) and he often acts for entrepreneurs, senior executives, business people and their businesses, and those in the media. He is a former chair of Bristol Resolution and an accredited mediator and always aims to resolve disputes as swiftly, sensitively and constructively as possible, whilst protecting his client’s best interests

Regarded as a highly intelligent, intuitive, and empathetic family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Jemma has an exceptional reputation in the field of family law. Regional Director at this well-respected specialist family law firm, she is committed to offering a bespoke service to her clients which focuses on their specific needs and objectives. Advising clients from all sectors, including professional sportspersons, politicians and high-profile businesspeople, her areas of expertise include divorce and separation, cohabitation disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, freezing injunctions, civil partnership dissolution, jurisdictional disputes, enforcement, and appeals. Jemma is particularly skilled in financial cases and provides advice and assistance to clients with substantial and complex assets including offshore trusts, pensions, company shareholdings, business interests and property as well as finding hidden assets in the UK and abroad. Due to the value, complexity, and sometimes international aspects of her clients’ disputes, Jemma’s cases are often heard in the High Court. She is renowned for her holistic approach to cases and her ability to build trusted relationships with her clients, being described in The Legal 500 as “a passionate advocate of her clients’ causes” and “an all-round brilliant lawyer”. A dedicated member of Resolution, Jemma prides herself on providing a sensible and cost-effective approach to her cases, whilst being a strong negotiator and advocate when required.

One of the country’s most widely known and highly respected divorce and family lawyers, Ayesha Vardag has a formidable record in family and matrimonial law. She has won numerous ground breaking cases that have shaped family law, most notable of which was a landmark Supreme Court case that led to prenuptial agreements being legally enforceable in England and Wales. Frequently described in the press as ‘Britain’s top divorce lawyer’ Ayesha has a well-earned reputation for hard-hitting litigation, commercial savvy, fearlessness, and strategic intellectual vision – all combined with a passionate dedication to providing her clients with unwavering support and care. Ayesha has successfully acted for and against an extensive list of high-net-worth and high profile clients, including heirs and heiresses, tycoons, international sports people, celebrities, and royalty. She is sought out by clients who have complex matrimonial finances and high-stakes family disputes in the UK and internationally, and who need the strongest legal representation in their corner. As such, Ayesha’s name alone commands the respect of the legal teams that encounter her and she has a reputation for routinely outmanoeuvring them.

Specialising in family law since qualifying as a solicitor in 1990, Chris offers a calm, practical and non-confrontational approach to all issues relating to relationships and family. His work involves divorce, separation, and finance and cohabitation cases often relating to joint properties, pensions, businesses and complex finances. Chris is particularly experienced in handling cases involving unmarried partners with joint properties and holds an accredited specialism in complex finance and cohabitation cases. As a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, a member of Resolution and a collaborative lawyer, he works diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients in a proportionate and constructive manner. Chris is also recognised as a ‘Key Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500.

A Partner at this highly regarded full service law firm, Samantha has over 25 years’ experience dealing with a wide variety of divorce and family law matters. A sharp, committed and reliable family law solicitor, she has represented a range of clients, both UK based and internationally, in matrimonial and cohabitation disputes, cases involving children and also offers legal advice to cohabiting couples. Demonstrating her knowledge and expertise, she is a Resolution accredited specialist in high-net-worth and cohabitation disputes as well as a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme. Sam is a collaborative lawyer and trained in mediation and her aim is to always resolve disputes as quickly and cost effectively as possible and in the best interests of her client. She is valued for her no nonsense approach, her keen eye for detail and her willingness to go the extra mile for her clients.

Able to provide a pragmatic and realistic approach to negotiations and settlement, Alison is a highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’. Boasting a career of over 25 years and Partner and Head of the Family Team, she offers high quality advice on a range of matters including divorce, separation, children arrangements, and relationship agreements including pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. With expertise in complex financial matters, Alison advises on both domestic and international cases, and can call upon a range of advisors to support her clients in relation to trusts, financial planning, business structure and pensions. A member of Resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer, she supports co-operative working in order to minimise conflict, reduce costs and enable all parties to move forward constructively. If required, she is also able to represent clients in court proceedings and has appeared on behalf of clients in the Family Court in the South West area. Alison is a Resolution accredited specialist in financial provision and children law, as well as being a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme.

Earning a reputation as a highly respected divorce solicitor and family law professional in the Bristol area, Edward’s work encompasses all family matters with particular expertise in high value matrimonial financial cases; often where there is complex interplay between matrimonial and business assets. A favourite with his clients, he is known for being tenacious, persuasive and honest, and has the ability to quickly assess the client’s situation in order to recommend a course of action. Edward also offers advice on disputes concerning wills and inheritance

Widely regarded for his international law expertise and ability to achieve prompt solutions, Daniel is a highly accomplished family law specialist with a career spanning over 20 years. Partner and Head of the Family team, he is experienced in all areas of family law, with particular expertise in acting for high-net-worth clients in complex financial disputes and matters involving an international aspect. His work often involves foreign nationals in the UK, as well as handling cases throughout the EU, the US, Australasia, the Far East and the Middle East. Daniel advises on jurisdictional disputes, enforcement against foreign assets, financial claims in England after a foreign divorce and international children cases. He is an active member of Resolution – taking the role as chair of the International Committee of Resolution – as well as a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. Daniel is recognised in independent legal directories as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in The Legal 500 and a ‘Top Tier’ practitioner in Chambers & Partners.

Qualifying as a solicitor in 2008 and now a Director at the firm, Bessie specialises in family law and is committed to providing pragmatic, constructive, and individualised advice to help clients find the best way forward. She undertakes all forms of family law work with particular expertise in financial disputes, arrangements for children and the protection of assets. With meticulous attention to detail and exceptional judgement, she is often instructed in complex financial cases involving farming assets, business structures, significant pension funds, inherited wealth and trust assets. Her practice also involves advising clients in relation to child arrangements, and challenging cases of child protection, domestic abuse and parental alienation. Collaboratively trained and a member of Resolution, Bessie advocates a ’round table’ approach to resolving family disputes, rather than expensive and stressful court proceedings. She also serves as a Deputy District Judge on the Western Circuit.

A formidable and highly committed family solicitor and Partner with over 25 years’ experience, Kerry boasts a reputation for being commercially savvy with expertise in family law and litigation. Representing clients locally, nationally and internationally, she has extensive experience in dealing with high-net-worth financial disputes which often involve companies, offshore trusts, pensions, and property portfolios both in the UK and worldwide. She also handles cohabitee disputes, the drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, freezing injunctions and private children matters. Kerry is known for her practical, pragmatic and fair approach to problem solving which always assists clients in achieving a quick resolution to their issues as soon and as cost effectively as possible.

A legal talent who is also highly approachable and supportive of her clients’ needs, Helen has practised exclusively in family law for over 25 years and is the founder of this reputable law firm serving the Bristol area since 1997. She offers advice and representation on divorce, separation, issues relating to children, cohabitation agreements and pre-nuptial agreements and domestic abuse cases. She is particularly skilled at representing children and young people in court, including meeting and interacting with them directly. Helen is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme demonstrating her excellence in the field of family law.

Director and Head of the Family Law Department at this highly respected law firm, Jo is a talented solicitor with an excellent reputation in the field of family law. Boasting a career of over 18 years, she provides advice and assistance on divorce, financial settlements, unmarried couple disputes, and cases relating to children. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and a trained collaborative lawyer, she encourages a problem-solving approach in a non-confrontational and constructive manner to help families resolve their disputes. Jo is valued by her clients and is described as a solicitor who is “professional, balanced and, when necessary, supportive”