Standing out in the field of family law with a career spanning over two decades, Vicki is an exceptional family solicitor and Partner at this widely regarded multidisciplinary law firm. Renowned for her expertise in complex cases, she provides advice and representation on divorce, separation, children matters, issues of domestic abuse and concerns around drugs and alcohol within families. Vicki is also extremely well-versed in negotiating financial settlements, often involving substantial assets and complex financial relationships, always striving to reach the best settlements for her clients. Often representing and protecting prominent clients and their children from media attention, she prides herself on her excellent level of service, offering empathy, sensitivity, and discretion alongside expert legal advice. Vicki is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and noted in Chambers & Partners and City Wealth as a leading matrimonial and family lawyer. She is also a regular contributor to print and broadcast media on topical family law issues.

Bringing a common sense, intelligent and focused approach to all types of family dispute, Kim is an accomplished and experienced family law expert and mediator. With an enviable reputation at this multidisciplinary law firm, she is respected for her calm and pragmatic manner when dealing with family law cases, with clients welcoming her constructive approach to the resolution of disputes. Her caseload has led her to develop significant expertise in family finance issues relating to property, investments, pensions and businesses as well as negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements where there are substantial UK and international assets. Kim also frequently provides advice and assistance in children matters and works sensitively with parents to ensure the children are protected, and affected as little as possible by the changes they are facing. Kim has been recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500 and her team was a finalist in the 2023 LexisNexis Family Law Awards for ‘Family Team of the Year’. She is also a former Chair of the local Law Society Family Committee.

A specialist in family law and divorce matters, Rebecca is widely regarded for her ability to think creatively and commercially to get the best results for her clients. She advises on all issues relating to divorce and separation, disputes regarding children, financial negotiations between couples including those with complex structures and assets, international family matters, and relationship agreements such as pre/post nups and cohabitation agreements. Her record in family law led her to previously being listed as a Recommended Solicitor by The Legal 500 and her being part of the firm’s family team that were finalists in the 2023 Family Law Awards. Rebecca offers her clients a detailed understanding of family law and how to apply it, alongside a compassionate and yet results-oriented approach. She has been described by clients as “a great source of guidance” and as someone who provides “down to earth, practical advice”. As part of Rebecca’s aim to reach swift and fair solutions for her clients, she is a trained collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution and sits on the regional Resolution committee.

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.

Recognised as a leading expert in the field of family law, Mark is well known for his meticulous approach to case preparation alongside a proactive and tough stance when negotiating the best outcomes for his clients. Partner and Head of the Family Department at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’, Mark provides advice and representation to a varied client base, from business owners and professionals, to parents and spouses, to sportspeople and clients with international connections. His authority in family law is further underpinned by him holding two part-time judicial appointments: as a Deputy District Judge dealing with all types of civil and family cases, and as a Recorder specialising in more complex private and public law children proceedings. He is also authorised as a specialist complex financial remedies/family money Judge. As is to be expected, Mark practises in all areas of family law, with a particular specialism in family finances including high-value or complex cases in relation to contested trusts, estates, property, pensions, inheritances, and Court of Protection matters. He is noted for his calm and insightful analysis and can progress matters through the court process or by using a more collaborative approach to assist a settlement – he is a trained collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution. Recognised for yet another year as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK, Mark is described as a “true professional” with clients commenting on his exceptional knowledge of the law whilst maintaining a compassionate approach.

A Partner and joint Head of the Family and Child Law Department, Soulla has been practising exclusively in family law since 1998, and offers expert advice in relation to public children law cases. Acting on behalf of parents and extended family members, she has a wealth of experience in cases involving allegations of non-accidental injuries, inappropriate physical chastisement, domestic and sexual abuse, mental health difficulties, learning difficulties and drug and alcohol abuse. Soulla’s caseload also covers private children law matters, including difficult, highly contentious and complex disputes between parents or carers upon separation relating to a child’s residence and contact. She is a Resolution accredited specialist in private children law and domestic abuse, as well as a member of the Association of Lawyers for Children.

Starting his legal career in 1975, Michael is a well regarded family law specialist and Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Representing a range of clients, he deals with all matters including divorce and ancillary relief issues, cohabitee disputes, civil partnership and cases involving children. Michael is also a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating his expertise in and knowledge in the field of family law.

A keen supporter of alternate dispute resolution options as a way of resolving family and matrimonial issues, Belinda is known as a compassionate, fair and dedicated family law specialist. She recognises the stress and turmoil that a relationship breakdown can bring to a family and with over 20 years’ experience, she is well placed to devise creative solutions that help to overcome conflict. Head of the Family Team, she provides advice to married and unmarried couples on divorce, separation, financial issues and disputes over property and child arrangements. Belinda works closely with expert accountants, actuaries and surveyors who provide advice on all aspects of financial matters arising from the end of a relationship. She is also able to offer assistance to couples building a future together in the form of cohabitation agreements and pre-nuptial agreements. As a committed member of Resolution and encouraging resolution by way of mediation, arbitration or the collaborative approach, Belinda is keen to resolve disputes with the minimum of conflict when possible.

Head of the firm’s family department, Tara has been working in the areas of children and family law since 2004 and qualified as a solicitor in 2007. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme since 2012 and re-accredited in 2017, Tara has consistently demonstrated her expertise in family law, divorce, children matters, financial disputes between couples and wider family matters such as relationship agreements and cohabitation disputes. Tara is also a member of Resolution, and as such works with clients to achieve non-confrontational conclusions to family law matters. She has also been qualified as an all issues mediator since 2012 and gained accreditation status with the Family Mediation Council in October 2019.

Charlotte is a knowledgeable and sympathetic family law solicitor and prides herself on finding practical solutions to what can be complex legal problems. Partner and Head of Family, she specialises in many areas of family law including divorce, financial disputes arising from divorce, private law children matters, child abduction, special guardianship, domestic abuse, and fertility law. Charlotte has also conducted international child abduction cases, representing clients in the Royal Courts of Justice. Collaboratively trained, Charlotte is committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes, and is a firm believer in minimising conflict in families, especially where children are involved. If circumstances require it, she is able to conduct her own advocacy in court with skill and confidence. Charlotte is also the President of the Mid Essex Law Society.

Recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ in The Legal 500, Louise is described as “straight to the point and positive in her approach” as well as having “great judgement”, and offers over 26 years of experience and knowledge to her family law cases. A Director and Head of the Family and Divorce team, she specialises in complex financial issues including company, family businesses, trusts and complex children’s issues involving relocation and child protection. Louise is a Resolution accredited specialist in advanced financial provision and advocacy, as well as a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme. She is an advocate for alternative dispute resolution, offering mediation and collaborative law to her clients, and is committed to minimising the acrimony of breaking up and ensuring that the children are at the centre of any decision making at all times.

Providing high quality family law advice at this reputable firm since 1998, Ian is an accomplished specialist in his field and an advocate for alternative dispute resolution options. He advises on matters relating to divorce and separation with a particular specialism in financial settlements associated with a relationship breakdown. Ian has also been accredited by Resolution for his expertise in complex lower income financial remedies, private children law and domestic abuse. A trained collaborative lawyer and an all issues family mediator, who is qualified to undertake Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs), he strongly supports the resolution of issues through negotiation, rather than through the courts.