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.

Founder and Principal Solicitor of this specialist family law firm, Hannah has been in practice for over 20 years, building up a wealth of experience in family law. She handles a variety of matters from divorce, civil partnership dissolution, separation and cohabitee disputes to financial matters, domestic abuse and injunctions, and children issues. Hannah is a member of Resolution and holds a specialist accreditation in complex financial remedies and private children law. She is also a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and a collaborative lawyer, offering methods of dispute resolution that are designed to fairly meet the needs of both parties whilst ensuring to consider the sensitivities of her clients.

I recently used Joshua within the family law team, to provide me with the financial remedy order to support my divorce application. Joshua was excellent. He was responsive, professional and kind as well as clearly communicating about the process and what I needed to do. The communication piece in particular was excellent as I have used 2 other solicitor firms previously and found their approach sloppy resulting in extra costs and anxiety.

Noted as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers & Partners, Emma has a successful track record in family law spanning over 25 years and is a Partner at this reputable firm. She offers well-rounded advice on the full spectrum of family and matrimonial matters including divorce and separation, issues relating to children, cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, and domestic abuse and injunctions. Emma is particularly experienced in the financial disputes arising from a relationship breakdown, as well as issues between parents and children and is an accredited specialist in these areas of law. Advocating a constructive and non-confrontational approach to her cases, Emma is a member of Resolution, a trained collaborative lawyer and a qualified arbitrator in respect of financial matters arising from separation and divorce, and has a strong reputation in resolving matters through discussion and cooperation. Emma believes it is important to negotiate a settlement with minimum court involvement, wherever possible, but will pursue litigation through the courts with tenacity where necessary.

With a focus on offering excellent customer care as well as expert legal advice without the jargon, Charlotte has a career spanning over 25 years in the field of family law. A Partner at the firm, she offers advice and representation on divorce, separation, financial arrangements, civil partnership dissolution, pre-nuptial agreements and cases involving children. Committed to supporting her clients to move forward positively with their lives, Charlotte approaches each case in a logical and realistic manner, helping separated couples reach agreed solutions and better outcomes.

Founder and Principal Solicitor of this award-winning specialist family law firm, Sheryl prides herself on offering a straightforward and friendly service and has built a strong reputation for her commitment to her clients in all matters relating to a family breakdown. She can guide her clients on all issues from divorce, separation and civil partnership dissolution to financial settlement, children matters and the drafting of relationship agreements. Sheryl is known for her down-to-earth and approachable manner, and provides support and empathy to her clients as well as pursuing their rights with vigour in order to achieve the best possible outcome.

With 40 years’ experience as a family practitioner, Richard is Head of the Family Law team at this firm serving the Billericay community. Highly respected for his exceptional knowledge and client care, he is known for handling family disputes in a sensitive yet pragmatic manner, ranging from divorce and related financial issues to cases regarding children. Richard is particularly sought after for his expertise in financial matters often involving substantial assets and complex issues, as well as providing advice on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. A keen supporter of the mediation process, Richard adopts a constructive approach to his cases with an outlook of achieving a swift solution where possible.

Dedicated to providing clients with clear, straightforward advice and a professional proactive service, Sarah is a well respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor who specialises in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, financial settlements, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes. She has dealt with many complex financial settlements involving high-net-worth individuals, trust issues and business assets and is highly regarded by clients who describe her as “expert in her subject area, efficient, and effective”. Sarah has also developed a particular expertise in relation to public sector pensions for police officers and other members of the emergency services and heads up the Emergency Services Legal Team. Her work also includes advising on disputes relating to children including issues involving child arrangements orders and parental responsibility. Sarah is a member of Resolution and is committed to alternative means of resolving family disputes through negotiation, collaboration and mediation, in order to reach an amicable agreement.

Providing clear, practical and realistic advice in a calm and reassuring manner, Lisa is a talented family law specialist who also holds the positions of Head of Divorce & Family and Partner at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ law firm. She advises individuals and couples on a full range of issues including divorce, separation, cohabitation issues, financial disputes and matters relating to children. Lisa is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme as well as a member of Resolution and offers a sensitive, yet constructive, approach to dispute resolution in order to give her clients the confidence to make the right decisions. If required, she is able to robustly but calmly defend her clients through each stage of the legal process. Lisa is recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500.

A highly experienced family law expert who founded this specialist family law firm, Karen and her talented team of professionals are committed to offering high quality advice at an affordable cost. They can undertake all family matters including divorce, judicial separation, dissolution of civil partnerships, disputes regarding children, financial agreements, cohabitation disputes, pre-nuptial and pre-civil partnership agreements, and living together and separation agreements. Karen’s tailor made approach ensures that her clients remain in control of their budgets by using individuals who are experts in their field, whether it be counsellors, accountants, financial advisors or mediators. Karen is a member of Resolution and aims to resolve matters out of court, but as a last resort, she is able to represent clients at all levels of the court system.

With a career in family law that spans almost 30 years, Sally expertly deals with all types of family matter and has a particular depth of expertise in divorce, relationship breakdown, cohabitation issues, family finance disputes, and children matters. Her wealth of experience allows Sally to oversee complex negotiations between couples relating to assets such as pensions, property, trusts, and businesses, as well as possessing the sensitivity and skill to help parents navigate complex child matters that range from difficult child arrangements through to cases involving abuse. Sally is known for being empathetic and persistent in supporting clients to achieve the best outcome they can whilst avoiding unnecessary court proceedings whenever possible. In support of her desire to reach swift and positive solutions, Sally is a member of Resolution and is a trained collaborative lawyer.

Richard is a Partner in the Family Law team at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ law firm and has vast experience in the field of family and matrimonial law. His main area of work is in relation to the resolution of financial claims arising out of the breakdown of a relationship, for married and unmarried couples, often involving extensive property portfolios, pensions, business valuations and commercial property. He also has vast expertise in child arrangement disputes and cross-border cases, as well as a wealth of experience in advising clients on pre-nuptial agreements and separation agreements. Richard is a member of Resolution and an accredited specialist, and is committed to dealing with cases in a positive and constructive manner resulting in the best outcome for his clients.