Recognised in The Legal 500 for his expertise in family law, Tony is described as a “confident and persuasive advocate with a detailed knowledge of his cases”. With a career spanning over 35 years, he offers constructive advice on divorce, separation, matrimonial finance and private law family disputes. Tony is particularly sought after for his expertise in care proceedings and he leads the firm’s Specialist Legal Aid Team. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, he is able to represent children, instructed by their Guardian, parents and grandparents and conducts almost all of his own advocacy.

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.

A Partner at the firm, Pennie is known for providing clear, pragmatic advice to best help her clients move forward positively when dealing with a relationship breakdown. With vast experience in the law gained through more than 30 years practising as a solicitor, she handles a range of matters, including divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes, and children matters. The majority of Pennie’s work relates to children, and as a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to provide representation to children themselves as well as parents and wider family members. Pennie is also a member of Resolution and The Devon and Somerset Law Society.

Top ranked in the 2024 edition of Chambers UK and widely recommended by her clients, Vikki is a well regarded family law professional who is known to work diligently with a strong determination to achieve the best possible outcomes in family and matrimonial disputes. Partner and Head of the Family Department, she is instructed in a range of matters with a particular specialism in complex and high value matrimonial cases involving companies, farms, trusts, pension funds and property portfolios. Her work also involves negotiating and drafting cohabitation and separation agreements, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. A committed member of Resolution, Vikki aims to assist her clients in resolving family disputes as constructively and cost effectively as possible. Wherever appropriate, she encourages and facilitates the use of collaborative law and other dispute resolution procedures, but she is also experienced in litigation in the family courts. Vikki is also a Resolution accredited specialist in financial provision and domestic abuse as well as a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme.

Offering not only tactical, specialised knowledge and advice, but also a personal and compassionate approach, Celia deals with all family and matrimonial cases and has a long-running track record of success when resolving family disputes. Co-founder of this specialist family law firm and with a 30 year career behind her, she has expertise in divorce, family finances, separation agreements, private law children matters, pre-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Celia is also accredited by Resolution as a family law specialist, and her key objective is to always resolve matters swiftly, amicably, and cost-effectively in furtherance of her clients’ best interests.

Committed to ensuring clients receive the personal and caring service for which his specialist family law firm is renowned, Jonathan has worked in family law for more than 27 years. Owner and Director, he handles complex divorce cases and associated financial disputes arising from a marital breakdown. He is also able to advise on and negotiate pre-nuptial agreements, as well as cohabitation and separation agreements. Jonathan is a trained collaborative lawyer and an accredited specialist with Resolution, and aims to help clients to negotiate practical and fair outcomes for themselves. However, if agreements cannot be reached, he has considerable experience of taking cases to court and is successful in reaching a fair agreement, without the need for a final hearing.

Noted in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK as a go-to expert in the field of family law, Tony is described as “a strong advocate who delivers customer service with a down-to-earth and common-sense attitude”. Partner and Head of the Family Team at this reputable law firm, he specialises in divorce, private law Children Act proceedings, financial issues and cohabitee disputes. Tony is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and uses his knowledge and experience to guide clients through the best options available to them with integrity and objectivity. He is also a member of Resolution, an accredited specialist financial matters and private Children Act proceedings, as well as being able to offer mediation and collaborative law services to his clients as an alternative to the court process.

Partner and Head of the Family Team, Rebecca has been a qualified solicitor since 1996 and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of family law, combined with a passion for putting people’s lives back on track after a relationship breakdown. Representing a range of clients locally and nationally, she offers practical, astute advice on divorce and separation with a particular specialism in the financial aspects arising from the breakdown of a relationship including division of pensions (private and public sector), businesses, investments, farming assets, tax issues, property, financial support for children and spouses, and nuptial and living together agreements. With a constructive and pragmatic approach to resolving family disputes and committed to finding creative ways to overcome obstacles in negotiations, Rebecca uses her expertise as a family mediator and a trained collaborative lawyer to seek to avoid litigation and achieve a negotiated settlement, if possible. When required, she is able to represent clients in court at preliminary hearings, and has a trusted network of barristers who might be needed for advice or representation.

With a track record spanning over 30 years, Karen is one of the longest serving family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the Newton Abbot area. Sole Principal and founder of this specialist family law firm, she acts for clients across the full spectrum of family law cases including divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, cohabitee issues and disputes relating to children. A member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in cohabitation and children law, Karen aims to use constructive and non-confrontational resolution techniques in her cases, with the view to avoid court proceedings wherever possible.

Co-founder of this thriving, modern law firm, Clare has handled a broad spectrum of family law cases over a 25 year career. She is known for her expertise in high-net-worth divorce cases, but is also well versed in other family law issues including pre-nuptial agreements, separation agreements, domestic violence and disputes relating to child arrangements. Her caseload also involves issues arising for unmarried partners, as well as financial remedy cases following divorces that have taken place in countries outside England and Wales, both of which involve complex areas of law. Clare has won cases at the High Court in London and has a 100% success rate on appeal. Offering a trusted guiding hand to her clients, she prides herself on always going 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.

Cheryl is a Consultant Solicitor at this thriving law firm with a successful track record spanning over 15 years. A supportive and compassionate family specialist, she offers representation, advice and support on all issues pertaining to the separated family, including divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes, financial settlements, including complex assets (locating hidden accounts, valuing businesses, overseas property, farms, or significant pensions) and arrangements and disputes concerning children. Cheryl is also well versed in the drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She prides herself on dealing with matters in a sensitive and compassionate manner while ensuring her clients achieve a favourable outcome.

A Partner and Head of the Family Team, Zoe is a highly talented solicitor who prides herself on her exceptional level of knowledge and professionalism, making her a good choice for her clients. Representing a range of clients, often individuals of high-net-worth, she specialises in divorce and financial disputes involving businesses, pensions, inherited wealth and complicated financial arrangements. As well as dealing with relationship breakdown, Zoe also provides assistance with wealth protection by way of pre-nuptial agreements, as well as advising and representing unmarried couples in relation to their potential claims, including any claims under the Children Act. Zoe is a Resolution accredited specialist in complex lower income financial remedies and cohabitation and TOLATA, as well as a trained collaborative lawyer. Ranked in the 2023 edition of Chambers & Partners, she is described as “extremely pragmatic and solution-focused”.