An exceptionally well regarded figure in the field of family law, Joanne offers clear-sighted, shrewd, and carefully considered advice on all aspects of divorce and family law. She is consistently hailed by clients for her exceptional care, wisdom, and staunch dedication to serving their best interests. Founder and Managing Director of this specialist family law firm that was shortlisted for Family Law Firm of the Year 2023, Joanne offers innovative approaches to successfully resolving relationship disputes, bringing to bear her 27 years’ experience to every case, particularly family matters that involve family finances and financial settlements, regularly handling complex cases that include property, pensions, assets, businesses, and inheritances. For yet another year running, Joanne has been awarded the highly coveted Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” accolade for 2024 – the highest ranking possible by the publication – for her superior work and reputation nationally as a leading divorce and family solicitor. She is widely known for her tenacious approach, priding herself on her persistence to go the extra mile to ensure that her clients’ needs are met and that her team are operating at the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency. Joanne’s ability to negotiate outstanding strategic solutions on behalf of her clients is reflected in the wealth of 5 star reviews she has amassed from past clients. She is a very popular choice, often through recommendation from happy clients, their families, as well as other professionals in the legal sector. Joanne also takes very seriously her role of mentoring her thriving team, developing and guiding like-minded family solicitors who have the same high expectations and absolute dedication to achieving the best possible results for their clients.

With a successful track record in his family cases combined with confidence, expertise and a sincere understanding of his clients’ circumstances, Sam is an acclaimed family law expert and advocate at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ specialist family law firm. Demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, financial relief and cases of domestic abuse, his real skill and passion lies in children law matters. Much of his caseload involves advising and representing parents and extended family members on child arrangements regarding where a child lives and whom they spend time with, but he is also sought after for his ability to deal with complex children cases. Sam’s work involves dealing with urgent matters which may require an immediate court application to protect a child, for example, where that child has been placed at risk of harm or to prevent an unlawful abduction outside the jurisdiction. He also advises on international disputes regarding which country a child should live in or visit, as well as representing same sex parents on surrogacy law arrangements. Providing consistent and specialist representation is important to Sam and he offers exceptional advocacy in court, wherever possible, recognising the need for his clients to be represented by somebody they know and trust. With a first-class reputation in the field of family law, Sam is listed in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Recommended Lawyer’. Sam is not able to assist with Legal Aid matters.

Working exclusively in family law since qualification, Emma is a rising star in her field and has received recognition from The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for the last few years. A Senior Associate in the Family team, she advises on all aspects of family law including the financial and property aspects of divorce, children matters, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and protection from domestic abuse. Emma has a particular interest in financial cases involving the family farm, family businesses and significant pension assets. Her children work has also seen her handle cases involving domestic and international relocation and parental alienation. Emma often conducts her own advocacy providing her clients with consistent representation throughout their case.

A highly respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor with an encouraging, sensitive and focused approach to her cases, Kate has been representing clients on the full range of family matters for over 30 years. She is able to provide advice and assistance on every aspect of divorce, separation and private and public Children Act cases. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Kate is noted for her depth of expertise in complex child care law and is able to represent children, parents and extended family members in care proceedings. Collaboratively trained, Kate is passionate about resolving family disputes in a constructive and amicable way in order to reduce the stress and emotion often felt by her clients and their families.

Passionate about family law with a straightforward, honest approach, Cheryl is a Director in the Family Department, with over 18 years’ experience. She has a depth of experience in diverse areas of family related matters including divorce and separation, financial issues associated with relationship breakdown, cohabitee disputes and cases involving children. As a member of Resolution, Cheryl works towards a non-confrontational and collaborative outcome, tailoring her approach to each of her client’s needs. She blends practical and realistic advice with empathy and compassion to help alleviate the stress and anxiety of a family dispute or relationship breakdown.

A highly skilled and talented professional with a reputation as one of the area’s leading divorce solicitors and family lawyers, Paul has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all areas of family law with a specialism in complex financial disputes including business assets involving companies and partnerships, spousal maintenance, farming divorces, property disputes between unmarried couples and pensions on divorce. A dedicated member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in financial issues and domestic abuse, Paul encourages a non-confrontational approach to resolving problems whilst at the same time offering the firmness needed to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

Well known in the area for her empathetic approach to the often stressful area of family law, Amy has extensive expertise in the full range of matters and is a Senior Associate Solicitor and Head of the Family Law team at this award-winning law firm. As a separated parent herself, she knows only too well about the challenges faced following a relationship breakdown and is able to provide advice on divorce and separation with a specialism in children matters, regularly advising grandparents in child contact cases, as well as acting for clients in complex family disputes abroad. Amy has been a Deputy District Judge in family and civil law cases since 2019 which she undertakes on a part time basis.

With a patient yet determined approach to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients, Alison has expertise in all family and matrimonial cases and has a 34 year record of success when resolving family disputes. A Partner at the firm, she is particularly sought after for her expertise in children matters involving care, adoption, special guardianship and complex private law cases. Alison has held membership of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme since 1995 and is able to provide advice and representation to children, parents and other family members in care proceedings, as well as private law cases.