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.

A highly skilled solicitor with over 20 years’ experience, Greg is a specialist in the field of matrimonial and family law and heads up the Family Department. Known for his empathetic, supportive approach to his family law cases, Greg provides expert advice and representation on divorce, private law children applications, specific issue and prohibited steps orders, financial disputes following a relationship breakdown, civil partnership disputes, nuptial agreements, separation and cohabitation agreements and domestic violence injunctions. As a Resolution member, Greg believes in a practical and sensitive approach and strives to reach an amicable resolution where possible. However if court proceedings are unavoidable, he can represent clients in all levels of court and has significant advocacy experience.

Valued by her clients for her ability to empathise with sensitive and complex situations, Sam offers clear and practical guidance and helps them find the best possible solution in a range of family disputes. Partner and Head of the Family department, she has a strong reputation for handling cases involving divorce, separation, cohabitee issues and private work relating to disputes over finances and children. A member of Resolution and a trained mediator, Sam is committed to achieving constructive, family-led solutions by offering her clients an alternative method of dispute resolution from the traditional adversarial approach.

Valued for his expertise in family law matters and his personable, down-to-earth manner, Jonathan is a Partner and Head of the Family Law department at this award-winning law firm. He handles a busy caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters in relation to divorce, children and financial cases as well as protective measures such as non-molestation and occupation order proceedings. His work also involves advising on and drafting consent orders, separation agreements and pre-nuptial agreements. Jonathan has been a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and The Law Society’s Advanced Family Law Accreditation Scheme for a number of years, demonstrating his knowledge and expertise in the field of family law. He is also a Resolution member and works towards resolving issues swiftly and sensitively considering the specific needs of each client. In the event of court proceedings being unavoidable, Jonathan is able to conduct his own advocacy which includes directions hearings, fact finds and contested final hearings, providing clients with consistency in their case.

Exceptionally popular with clients for her thorough yet supportive approach, Charlotte has an enviable track record in successfully handling family matters. She provides advice and representation at all stages of the divorce and separation process with a particular specialism in obtaining financial remedy orders, as well as working in consultation with a trusted network of professionals to provide specific advice in relation to pensions, businesses or property. Charlotte is also sought after for her expertise in children cases, as well as negotiating cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements. As a member of Resolution and a qualified mediator since 2012, Charlotte believes firmly in the benefits of non-court resolution and seeks to find solutions which are constructive, child-focused and fair.

Ranked in the 2024 edition of Chambers UK and described as a solicitor who provides “exceptional service, insight, skill and knowledge”, Simon is an accomplished family lawyer and divorce solicitor. A longstanding member of the firm since 1985, he undertakes a varied caseload involving divorce, separation, complex, high-net-value financial disputes, domestic violence injunctions, issues relating to children and wealth protection matters, including cohabitation agreements and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Simon is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, a trained collaborative lawyer and Chair of Hampshire Resolution, and encourages a conciliatory outcome to each case, where possible, providing his clients with a pragmatic and sensible approach to the difficulties of family breakdown.