Showing outstanding commitment to her clients, Helen is a tactically astute and exceptionally skilled family law expert with over 20 years’ experience under her belt. A Managing Partner at this renowned family law firm, she is one of the most sought-after family lawyers in the area, offering practical, honest advice on the full spectrum of issues arising from relationship breakdown. Diligent, determined, and pre-emptive, Helen has expertise on complex financial settlements on divorce or separation, nuptial agreements, cohabitee disputes, and arrangements relating to children. A large part of her financial work involves high-net-worth cases, involving family businesses both in the UK and overseas, as well as those including family trusts, property, pensions, and overseas/off-shore assets. Noted as a recognised practitioner in family law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, Helen is known for her firm but fair approach, whilst being fully aware that her clients need not only legal advice, but also emotional support and empathy. Helen is accredited by Resolution in both advanced financial provision and children law, as well as holding advanced accreditation with The Law Society of England & Wales as a family law specialist.

Offering exceptional insight and high quality advice, Lesley is an experienced Senior Associate Solicitor at this leading law firm covering the Cheshire and North Wales area. Bringing over 20 years of knowledge and expertise to her role, she provides advice on divorce, separation, financial settlements, separation agreements, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements for couples who are not married. Although Lesley is able to represent clients in court proceedings, she is also a member of Resolution which advocates a constructive and conciliatory approach to family disputes.

Described as one of the leading family lawyers and divorce solicitors in Shropshire, North Wales and the North West, Richard brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his role. Representing a range of clients, including business directors and shareholders, farmers, landowners, professionals or their spouses, he advises on all aspects of family law, with a specialism in the financial consequences of relationship breakdown. His work often involves trusts, business assets, self-invested pensions and assets located in the UK and offshore. Richard has also developed a particular niche for drafting and advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. He is also a trained collaborative lawyer and has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining a collaborative law presence in the area. Offering excellent client care, robust and commercial advice and known for his ability to get to the core issues has resulted in a large majority of Richard’s new work coming from former clients or professional referrals.

Having qualified over 36 years ago, Brenda is one of the most experienced and sought after family solicitors in the Chester area. A Director at the firm and Head of the Family Law and Litigation teams, she combines legal expertise with a supportive and understanding demeanour offering advice on divorce, separation, private children matters, cohabitee disputes and domestic abuse cases. Brenda has an excellent track record in complex financial matters, particularly those cases involving businesses, pensions (NHS, Police, Armed Forces), farms and inheritance. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, a Resolution member, and a qualified mediator, she strongly believes in conducting matters in a constructive and non-confrontational way where possible but will engage in tough negotiation where necessary. Brenda has devoted herself to helping those families going through the emotional trauma of relationship breakdown, offering her unwavering commitment and support to achieve a fair outcome for everyone involved. She is also dedicated to supporting the next generation of aspiring lawyers and is responsible for the management of trainee solicitors in the practice.

Founder and Managing Director of this trusted, local law firm serving the Chester area, Colin is a leader in his field and can advise on a full range of family cases. His work involves representing a range of clients on divorce, separation, and the associated financial disputes and children issues. Colin is particularly sought after for his expertise in complex issues such as contentious probates, high-net-worth cases, and cases with international aspects. Although Colin specialises predominantly in family law, he is also experienced in dispute resolution and commercial law, and has had notable cases reported in the Court of Appeal and the High Court.

Noted for providing clear and constructive advice and mediation, with clients often commenting on her sensitive and approachable manner, Alex is a dedicated and accomplished family law solicitor and mediator. Providing representation to a range of clients for over 30 years, she handles cases relating to divorce, civil partnerships, financial and property assets, arrangements for children, international child abduction and domestic violence. Alex brings a sensible and practical attitude to the legal process designed to try to reach compromise wherever possible, and always seeks the best possible solution for her clients and their families.

With an excellent reputation in family law, Claire is highly recommended for her professionalism, efficiency, empathy and offering first class legal expertise. She is a Partner in the Family Law team and specialises in divorce, matrimonial finance and disputes relating to private law children matters. Claire has a particular aptitude for handling complex financial disputes arising from divorce involving companies, pensions, overseas assets, inherited wealth and trusts. She is also sought after for her experience in children cases, frequently advising on child arrangements including shared care applications and relocation of children within the UK and overseas. Claire also handles cases involving serious allegations of harm, allegations of parental alienation and has worked alongside family psychologists and other experts to ensure that the children’s needs are put first. Her aim is to help every client reach an amicable solution to their problem wherever possible, however, when recourse to court is needed, she is a confident and experienced court advocate. Claire is recommended in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

An Associate Solicitor at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ law firm, Helen advises on all aspects of private family law with particular expertise on financial issues arising for both married and cohabiting couples. Her work also encompasses complex Children Act cases, often including an international element, and wealth protection matters in the form of pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Helen is a member of Resolution, as well as holding specialist accreditations in complex higher income/asset financial remedies and private children law. She is highly recommended by her clients who have praised her reassurance, constructive approach and her ability to see the bigger picture.

Practising exclusively in family law since 2008, Michelle is a thorough and committed family law expert who has become known for seeking non-confrontational solutions to client disputes wherever possible. Partner and Head of Family Law, she offers advice and assistance on the full spectrum of family related issues with a specific focus on representing parties in care proceedings and children law matters. Michelle holds membership of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme which enables her to provide advice and representation to children, parents and extended family members. She is also a dedicated member of Resolution.

Consistently recognised as an outstanding family lawyer in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame and Chambers UK, Elizabeth is described as “top of the tree” with “great judgment in litigation and negotiation”. Partner and Head of the Family and Relationships team at this innovative law firm, she has considerable experience in a broad spectrum of matters and is particularly sought after for her knowledge of the financial aspects arising out of a marriage or relationship breakdown, often involving business and complex company and partnership structures. Elizabeth is also able to provide assistance with children cases, often representing unmarried parents in Schedule 1 proceedings when financial claims are relevant to their children. Elizabeth’s commercial expertise comes to the fore when working with both clients and their professional advisers on pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements in order to protect wealth or allow family members to hand down assets. A member of Resolution and trained as a collaborative lawyer, Elizabeth offers non–adversarial dispute resolution options to her clients when appropriate. If a case requires more forceful handling to defend her client’s interests, she has the gravitas and experience to drive matters to a successful conclusion.

Darlene is a highly acclaimed family law specialist who has a strong reputation across the North West and is Managing Partner at this well respected law firm. She is sought after for her expertise in high value divorce cases, often involving complex company ownership structures and numerous pension assets. Darlene is also instructed in wealth protection matters in relation to pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She is highly praised by her clients for her ability to be both pragmatic, calmly assertive and able to make a balanced judgement.

Practising in all areas of private family law for over 20 years, Marie is an accomplished family solicitor and Partner at this reputable law firm. Empathetic and an excellent communicator, she guides her clients through their journey of separation, advising on divorce, and associated disputes relating to finances and children. Known for her excellent negotiation skills and her expertise in collaborative law, Marie is committed to resolving family disputes in a non-confrontational way and ensures clients are informed of all options available to them. She is a member of Resolution and the Cheshire Collaborative Family Law Group.