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.

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.

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.

Offering over 30 years’ service to this reputable law firm as a family law specialist, Chrys has built a reputation founded on a total commitment to her clients and a high standard of service. She has been a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives since 1998 and is able to advise in all areas of family law, including divorce, separation, associated financial and children matters, and cases involving domestic violence. A member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in financial provision and children law work, Chrys recognises the impact that the breakdown of a relationship can have on parents and children and, wherever possible, will resolve cases by constructive negotiation.

With a keen understanding of the emotional impact of family disputes, Karen provides highly effective guidance and representation to a range of individuals following a relationship breakdown. A Senior Associate in the Family Law and Divorce Department, she has a wealth of expertise on divorce, separation, and the associated financial arrangements and disputes relating to children. Karen has handled a number of complex, high value cases involving the division of business assets, pension sharing, property and overseas assets. She is also skilled in children related issues and has advised a number of clients in complex children cases in the High Court. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and Resolution, she promotes a constructive and non-confrontational approach to her cases, whenever possible, but will robustly represent her clients’ interests in court proceedings if necessary.

A highly regarded and well-respected legal expert and advocate of alternative dispute resolution, Deborah has gained a reputation for family law excellence, particularly for her skills working on complex cases arising from divorce. She handles a range of matters arising from a relationship breakdown including divorce, separation, financial disputes, cohabitee issues – especially those relating to property – and pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements. Clients comment on Deborah’s calm, considered and sensitive approach which gives them the confidence that they are in expert hands.

Highly praised in the region as a leading family law expert with over 25 years’ experience, Judi is the Managing Director of this Stroud based firm and specialises in family related cases. She prides herself on offering a high quality and bespoke service to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients and can advise on divorce, separation and civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, matters relating to children, and domestic abuse cases. Judi is also able to negotiate and draft pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and separation agreements. Collaboratively trained and a member of Resolution, she supports clients constructively to make the process as smooth as possible during a difficult time. Judi is a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and Children Law Accreditation Scheme.

Working in partnership with her clients, Beth offers clear, practical advice with a sympathetic and understanding approach to her family law cases. With a career spanning over 20 years and Head of the Family Team at this firm serving the Cheltenham area, she has wide ranging expertise from cohabitee disputes, pre-nuptial agreements and divorce and dissolution proceedings, to domestic abuse, resolving financial matters and arrangements for children. A member of Resolution, an accredited specialist and a collaborative lawyer, Beth encourages a non-confrontational approach to resolving problems whilst at the same time offering the firmness needed to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

With a solid reputation in the handling of relationship disputes combined with an approachable demeanour, Christopher is a Partner and Head of Family Law at this specialist family law firm serving the Cheltenham area. Handling a range of cases, he is particularly skilled in family finances involving complex pensions, investments, and property division, particularly for high-net-worth individuals such as senior executives or those in the armed forces. Christopher’s work also involves advising clients in highly sensitive matters relating to children. A member of Resolution, he endeavours to resolve matters in a sensible, competent and conciliatory manner in order to achieve the best possible outcome.

Qualifying as a solicitor in 1991, Christine brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her role in the Family Law department at this forward thinking law firm. She undertakes all forms of family law work including divorce, separation, cohabitee issues, financial settlements and children matters. Christine prides herself on offering pragmatic and realistic advice in order to achieve the best possible outcomes and excels in the level of client care and support that she is able to offer her clients during, what can be, a stressful and emotional time.

Specialising in family law since 2004, Sally prides herself on bringing sensitivity and compassion to her role, which includes advising clients regarding divorce, separation, financial matters arising from relationship breakdown and arrangements for children. She regularly represents parents who are under threat of removal of their children, or having had their children removed, by the Local Authority. Her work also involves offering advice to couples who are not married but who are living together, and who may be in dispute about their children or financial matters. Sally is an Resolution accredited specialist, as well as a committed member, and focuses on resolving family disputes in the least confrontational, constructive way. She aims to work with a client rather than for them in order to achieve a fair settlement.

Described in The Legal 500 as “a highly astute divorce lawyer who takes charge of cases and ensures that they are kept moving with purpose”, David is a Partner in the Family Law team at this established law firm serving the Cheltenham area. With over 20 years’ experience, he is well versed at supporting individuals in navigating relationship breakdown, whether that is a divorce or a separation, and has particular expertise in cases involving significant or complex assets, often in relation to businesses and farming divorce cases. David has built a network of trusted professionals who can provide expert assistance in relation to issues of business valuation, tax, income and liquidity. He is also able to provide advice on cases involving children, including child arrangement orders, cohabitee disputes, Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (ToLATA) and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.