Director and Head of Family Law, Susi has built up a wealth of experience in family law, her sole area of practice, and has developed excellent relationships with colleagues and clients alike. Her highly respected team have been recognised in The Legal 500 for their “strong presence in the South East/Kent and clearly established reputation for providing excellent representation and client care”. Susi can offer advice and representation in the full range of matters involving divorce and separation with considerable experience and expertise in financial arrangements and children cases, understanding that these are both sensitive issues arising from a relationship breakdown. She also regularly advises clients in respect of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements as well as cohabitation or ‘living together’ agreements. Susi is a Resolution accredited specialist in the areas of complex financial remedies and cohabitation (unmarried) disputes as well as a longstanding member. She is also proud to be a trained mediator and collaborative lawyer which allows her to offer her clients an alternative method of dispute resolution from the traditional adversarial approach.

Recognised for her practical and empathetic approach to her cases, Liza is a technically skilled, highly competent family solicitor and divorce lawyer. Specialising in family law since 2008, she is experienced in a wide range of matters including divorce, disputes relating to children, as well as routinely advising on pre-nuptial agreements and issues that arise between cohabiting couples. Liza is particularly well versed in complex financial issues and has substantial experience of the intricacies of Armed Forces pensions having attended legal clinics at the Portsmouth Naval Bases. Since 2014, she has provided advice on surrogacy law and offers support and assistance to couples on international and UK surrogacy arrangements. Liza’s work also includes conducting litigation with an international element, and she can work as a team with lawyers in other jurisdictions where necessary. A member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in complex lower income financial remedies and children law private, she offers conscientious and sensible advice, helping clients to resolve their family issues with minimum stress and turmoil.

A Solicitor Consultant and Head of the Family Law Department at the firm, Clive has practised exclusively in family law for five decades and is one of the most accomplished experts in the area. Handling a range of matrimonial and family issues, he provides advice and representation in relation to divorce, separation, financial issues, and cohabitee disputes. Clive is particularly sought after for his expertise in difficult or complex financial cases and property disputes between unmarried couples. Clients appreciate Clive’s supportive manner, his clear explanations of the legal issues and willingness to fight their corner robustly when appropriate.

Priding herself on being able to balance empathy and support with offering clear and robust legal advice on a range of family related matters, Noelle is a considered and highly respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Partner and Head of the Family Law department, she is instructed on divorce, separation, disputes relating to finances, and children issues. Noelle takes a clear strategic view of her cases from the outset and will advise on the most cost effective route to a conclusion. Alongside her family work, she is also able to provide assistance with private client work including wills, probate and administration of estates and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Focused on building relationships with her clients in order to offer cost-effective tailored advice and support, Alyssia has been providing expert advice on family matters for over 17 years. She is committed to supporting her clients resolve family issues and is particularly skilled in divorce, separation, financial disputes and settlement, cohabitation issues, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, civil partnerships and arrangements for children. Alyssia approaches each case with a reasoned and realistic attitude and will strive to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients, protecting their interests along the way.

Sarah is Partner and Head of Family Law at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’ and works alongside an exceptional team of highly skilled family lawyers who have a commitment to providing outstanding service and client care. She has a wealth of experience acting for married and unmarried clients from all sectors, including the music industry, pharmaceuticals, financial services, business owners and the uniformed services, and offers advice on divorce, separation, financial disputes and arrangements for children. Dealing with her cases with a compassionate, sensitive and collaborative approach, Sarah ensures that her clients are well advised at every stage of the process and feel safe and secure in her hands.