A highly approachable Associate Solicitor who has an exceptional talent for defending her clients’ interests, Anna is a favourite with clients and is Head of the Family Law Department at this well respected law firm. With a wide and varied skill base for dealing with family and matrimonial breakdown, she provides advice on divorce, separation, financial remedy matters, child arrangements and cohabitation disputes. Anna encourages a conciliatory approach to issues and believes in striking a balance between being sympathetic and understanding, whilst also commanding an assertive and pragmatic approach to matters. She is also able to assist with other private client cases involving wills, probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Well known for his sympathetic yet robust approach in helping his clients to achieve their goals, Nic is a hugely experienced family law and divorce expert. Heading up the Family Department, he deals with a range of cases including divorce, separation, financial settlements and cohabitation issues. Nic is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme which demonstrates his specialist knowledge and expertise in family law.

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.

Described by The Legal 500 as a “strong all-rounder” who “knows exactly how to achieve the best results for clients”, Nastassia is one of the firm’s rising stars, now reaching Partner level. She has a wealth of expertise and knowledge in all aspects of divorce and family law, advising her clients on the practical, legal, and financial consequences arising from a relationship breakdown. Nastassia is well versed in dealing with a wide range of marital assets as part of divorce, from the modest to those involving property, investments, complex business structures, as well as cases involving children. Representing a broad range of clients, she assists them in resolving their disputes through the court system and outside the court arena, through negotiation. Appreciated for her meticulous attention to detail and her excellent ability to see the bigger picture, her practical, yet sensible and compassionate approach to her cases makes her a firm favourite amongst her clients.

A tactically and strategically astute family law solicitor, Mathew is a Partner at this highly regarded specialist family law firm. His breadth of experience allows him to advise on all family matters, and is particularly noted for his ability to resolve financial issues following a divorce, separation, or civil partnership dissolution. He is also frequently instructed to advise in respect of claims by unmarried cohabitants, whether in relation to disputed property interests in TOLATA proceedings or financial claims for children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act. Matthew regularly acts for parents in disputes concerning child law, including those where a parent wishes to relocate with the children elsewhere in England and Wales or to another country. His approach to cases if unique to each client, though he is always seeking to resolve matters quickly and cost-effectively, whether that be via direct negotiation with opposing solicitors, or via court representation. Matthew also has a wealth of experience of pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, and is a Resolution accredited specialist for complex financial and cohabitation cases.

Rhona is a very approachable solicitor who nonetheless has a formidable record of successful family and matrimonial cases under her belt. Partner and Head of the Family Law Department, she has a wide breadth and depth of family law experience and knowledge involving divorce and separation, the financial aspects of a relationship breakdown, and negotiating pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Rhona provides advice and representation to a range of clients including professionals and business owners but is particularly well versed in dealing with farms and agricultural assets. She has been a dedicated member of Resolution for many years and is able to assist separating clients and couples by encouraging discussion and dialogue in a non-confrontational and cost-effective way to reach the best possible outcome for them and their children.

Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum of family and matrimonial matters including divorce, associated financial and property disputes, children cases, and cohabitation issues. Charlotte has particular strengths in cases involving significant or complex assets, including those involving off-shore trusts, tax and foreign property, as well as complex and challenging children matters. As an experienced collaborative law practitioner and a dedicated member of Resolution, Charlotte always works to resolve issues in a swift and constructive manner with the client’s best interests in mind. For cases where the opposition requires a firmer hand, Charlotte can be a tenacious and robust advocate in order to reach a fair outcome. Her professionalism and counsel are deemed exemplary and at the forefront of Charlotte’s approach is a focus on providing her clients with the help and support they need to navigate an emotional time in their lives whilst guiding them to a successful conclusion.

Exceptionally popular with clients for her thorough yet supportive approach, Jacquie has an enviable track record in successfully handling family matters arising from a relationship breakdown. Founder and Principal Solicitor of this specialist family law firm serving clients in the Accrington area, she is instructed in a variety of cases, including separation, divorce, financial matters, and disputes relating to children. Accredited by Resolution as a specialist in complex financial remedies and with a background in chartered accountancy, Jacquie has an excellent reputation in handling high-net-worth and complex financial cases. She is also a member of Resolution and The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme.

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.

Showing outstanding commitment to her clients, Helen is a tactically astute and exceptionally skilled family law expert with over 20 years’ experience under her belt. A Managing Partner at this renowned family law firm, she is one of the most sought-after family lawyers in the area, offering practical, honest advice on the full spectrum of issues arising from relationship breakdown. Diligent, determined, and pre-emptive, Helen has expertise on complex financial settlements on divorce or separation, nuptial agreements, cohabitee disputes, and arrangements relating to children. A large part of her financial work involves high-net-worth cases, involving family businesses both in the UK and overseas, as well as those including family trusts, property, pensions, and overseas/off-shore assets. Noted as a recognised practitioner in family law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, Helen is known for her firm but fair approach, whilst being fully aware that her clients need not only legal advice, but also emotional support and empathy. Helen is accredited by Resolution in both advanced financial provision and children law, as well as holding advanced accreditation with The Law Society of England & Wales as a family law specialist.

Described by his clients as “accessible, straightforward and proactive”, Jeremy is an expert family solicitor and litigator with 40 years’ experience and knowledge. A longstanding member of the firm, he is able to offer advice on a wide range of family matters relating to relationship breakdown with particular expertise in financial disputes arising from a divorce or separation, an area in which he has received specialist accreditation. He prides himself on his sympathetic yet pragmatic approach and the high quality, personalised advice that he offers to his clients. Jeremy has also been a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme since 1999.

One of the firm’s Directors and a highly skilled family solicitor, Isabel has been practising in family law matters for over 26 years and is particularly sought after for her expertise in children cases. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to provide representation to children, parents, and extended family members on a range of issues including child arrangements, injunctions and care proceedings initiated by the Local Authority. Isabel is a fluent Polish speaker and has had many clients for whom she has acted as translator as well as a solicitor.