Vicki McLynn
"Professional"
Slater Heelis
Gillingham
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.
The firm is very professional in handling my case with a terrific result. Highly recommended if you ever need a skilled and competent lawyer.
Rebecca Muirhead
"Professional"
Slater Heelis
Gillingham
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.
The firm is very professional in handling my case with a terrific result. Highly recommended if you ever need a skilled and competent lawyer.
Nadia Beckett
Beckett Solicitors
Gillingham
Founder of this specialist family law firm established in 2008, Nadia is dedicated to providing a sensitive and supportive service during the difficult process of family breakdown, which is often a stressful and emotional time. She handles a diverse caseload involving divorce, separation, cohabitation issues, financial remedy and cases relating to children. Nadia is an active member of Resolution and is committed to assisting her clients to resolve family disputes as constructively and cost effectively as possible. Wherever appropriate, she will encourage and facilitate the use of mediation and arbitration in order to minimise the stress and accomplish a more cost-effective solution. Nadia has a number of accreditations and memberships to her name including Family Law Arbitrator (FCIArb), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, IFLA Advisory Committee, Resolution accredited specialist, and Chair of the Forum of Family Law Arbitrators. Nadia offers a calm and considered approach, taking the time to get to know her clients, making them fully aware of their options and working with them to achieve the best possible outcome.
Sophie Sykes
"Recommended"
Apex Law
Gillingham
Approaching each family case in a professional yet caring manner, Sophie aims to find logical and practical solutions in what can be very difficult circumstances. She can provide advice on all aspects of family law including divorce and separation, matrimonial financial settlements, TOLATA property disputes, civil injunctions and private child arrangements and proceedings. Sophie is also known for her empathetic nature which enables clients and colleagues alike to build trusted relationships with her.
Great service, very friendly but professional and efficient, would definitely recommend and/or use them again
Kirsty Richards
National Legal Service
Gillingham
Head of the Family Department and a Director at the firm, Kirsty handles the full range of family law cases with a specialist interest in all children law (private law disputes and public law cases). She handles care and supervision proceedings (including all other public children law applications) and has extensive knowledge in dealing with issues of sexual, physical and emotional abuse, non-accidental injury, fictitious illness and neglect. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent children either directly or through their appointed children’s guardian, parents, special guardians and interveners. Kirsty conducts all her own advocacy through to the final hearing stage, wherever possible, and has a variety of experience of courts within London and across the South East. She is a member of Resolution and the Association of Lawyers for Children.
Peter Donaghey
Davis Simmonds & Donaghey
Gillingham
A highly regarded and well-respected legal expert, Peter has gained a reputation for family law excellence and offers advice on all matrimonial and family matters, with significant experience in Children Act proceedings. He is a confident advocate and represents clients in proceedings ranging from the Magistrates Court to the Court of Appeal. Peter has been a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme since 2002, as well as being a member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in domestic violence and private law children.
Giles Dobson
"Knowledgeable"
Martin Tolhurst
Gillingham
Exceptionally popular with clients for his thorough yet supportive approach, Giles has an enviable track record in successfully handling family matters for over 20 years. A Partner at the firm, his work encompasses all areas of family law, including divorce, separation, cohabitee disputes and children matters. An advocate of alternative dispute resolution options and a member of Resolution, Giles seeks to resolve matters in a non-confrontational and constructive manner and has conducted numerous mediations and round table meetings in order to secure long term, workable solutions for families. However, he recognises that this is not always practicable and has an excellent record of securing favourable outcomes through the courts, with a number of his cases dealt with in the County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal.
Excellent service all round, friendly, understanding, very efficient and fast response times. Giles Dobson was my solicitor and his knowledge is second to none.
Vicki McLynn
Slater Heelis
1St Floor Crossgate House, 47-55 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT, England
Rebecca Muirhead
Slater Heelis
1St Floor Crossgate House, 47-55 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT, England
Nadia Beckett
Beckett Solicitors
7 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent ME8 7JB, UK
Sophie Sykes
Apex Law
The Barracks Business Centre, Wakefield Road, Pontefract, UK
Kirsty Richards
National Legal Service
Lewis Building, Bull Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6EQ, England
Peter Donaghey
Davis Simmonds & Donaghey
5 High St, Gillingham ME7 1BE, UK
Giles Dobson
Martin Tolhurst
61b Station Rd, Longfield DA3 7QA