Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum of family and matrimonial matters including divorce, associated financial and property disputes, children cases, and cohabitation issues. Charlotte has particular strengths in cases involving significant or complex assets, including those involving off-shore trusts, tax and foreign property, as well as complex and challenging children matters. As an experienced collaborative law practitioner and a dedicated member of Resolution, Charlotte always works to resolve issues in a swift and constructive manner with the client’s best interests in mind. For cases where the opposition requires a firmer hand, Charlotte can be a tenacious and robust advocate in order to reach a fair outcome. Her professionalism and counsel are deemed exemplary and at the forefront of Charlotte’s approach is a focus on providing her clients with the help and support they need to navigate an emotional time in their lives whilst guiding them to a successful conclusion.

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.

A renowned family law expert, excellent strategist and described as “pragmatic, sensitive and personable”, Sebastian is Managing Partner at this well-regarded specialist family law firm and has been offering high quality legal advice and representation in family law matters for over 20 years. He has an excellent success rate in handling complex family cases, involving divorce, separation, marital finances, the dissolution of civil partnerships, and cases with an international element. Sebastian is particularly skilled at deciphering detailed financial matters within family disputes, involving multiple types of assets such as property, pension portfolios, investments, family businesses, and City bonus structures. He also has an enviable track record in cases relating to children, involving applications for child arrangements orders, special guardianship orders, substance abuse by parents, domestic violence cases and non-compliance with court orders. Well versed in wealth protection matters, he advises on and drafts pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Sebastian is a Resolution accredited specialist in complex financial remedies and Children Act cases and is a committed Chair of Resolution Essex and advocates a constructive and amicable approach to his cases, always pursuing the best outcome for his clients.

Listed as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers and Partners, Jonathan is described as “very impressive and competent but also empathetic towards his clients” and has a solid reputation in the field of family law. Partner and Head of the Family Department at this firm based in Ashford, he deals with all family related matters, with a particular specialism in financial issues. He regularly advises high-net-worth clients on their business interests, tax issues, investments, property and pensions in the context of divorce and separation which often involves working with a valuer, accountant or actuary. Jonathan prides himself on taking time to understand his clients’ circumstances and ensures that he offers personalised advice that helps them to reach constructive and amicable resolutions. He is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, a member of Resolution, and an accredited specialist in children law private and domestic abuse. Jonathan is also a trained collaborative lawyer.

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.

Working tirelessly and diligently to support her clients following a relationship breakdown, Rayma is a compassionate and trusted family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Partner and Head of Family Law, she manages a diverse mix of cases including divorce, separation, cohabitation issues, complex cases involving children, and wealth protection matters in relation to nuptial agreements. She is particularly well versed in financial claims following a separation and draws upon the extensive network of other professionals, including Trust Lawyers, accountants, financial planners and therapists, to support her client cases. Rayma is a member of Resolution and a collaborative lawyer, and aims for constructive, non-confrontational discussions that consider the needs of the whole family and, in particular, the best interests of the children.

Highly recommended for her “steadying, calm presence” and “balanced view and excellent advice”, Joanne is an experienced family law professional who heads up the Family Law team at this Ashford based firm. She deals with a wide range of family issues, including separation and divorce, financial arrangements arising from a relationship breakdown, arrangements for children, cohabitation disputes, preparation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, dissolution of civil partnerships, and injunctions. Committed to offering a personalised service that is tailored to meet the needs of each client, Joanna guides her clients through the legal process every step of the way, striving to achieve the best and most suitable solution. She is a member of Resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer.

With a successful family law career stretching over more than 25 years across a broad range of complex cases, Michael brings an understanding and empathy for the challenges that his clients face. His work encompasses all areas arising from a relationship breakdown including divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes, civil partnerships, and issues relating to children. Michael is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, as well as being a Resolution member and an all issues mediator, and has a strong reputation for resolving matters through constructive discussions and co-operation.

Partner at this award-winning law firm, Sophie is a talented solicitor who specialises in family law, dealing with the full spectrum of family and matrimonial issues. She has a wealth of knowledge in divorce, financial issues arising from relationship breakdown and complex children cases, including international relocation, and the drafting of separation agreements, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Collaboratively trained and a member of Resolution, Sophie’s focus is to deal with family matters in a constructive and conciliatory way, however, if court proceedings are necessary, she is a willing and confident court advocate. She has been recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500.

An experienced solicitor and director, as well as heading up the firm’s Family Law Department, Emma has a proven background in family law and can advise on all aspects relating to relationships and family, with a particular specialism in complex financial cases involving multiple properties, pensions, investments and businesses. Emma is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and an accredited specialist with Resolution in complex lower income financial remedies and children law private. She is also an advocate for alternative dispute resolution options – being collaboratively trained – and actively promotes mediation, round table meetings and the collaborative law approach to family law.

Principal of this specialist family law practice, Nigel is an advocate of alternative dispute resolution and aims to support his clients and their families to move forward from a family breakdown amicably and constructively. He is able to advise on a range of matters including divorce, separation, financial remedies, children cases, cohabitation disputes, pre-nuptial agreements and inheritance claims. Nigel embraces non-court solutions and is able to offer collaborative law, mediation (including ‘all issues’ mediation and Mediation Information And Assessment Meetings), and arbitration as an alternative to often costly and stressful court proceedings. He is also an accredited member of The Law Society specialist panels for Advanced Family and Family Mediation, as well as a Resolution member and an accredited specialist.