With a successful track record in his family cases combined with confidence, expertise and a sincere understanding of his clients’ circumstances, Sam is an acclaimed family law expert and advocate at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ specialist family law firm. Demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, financial relief and cases of domestic abuse, his real skill and passion lies in children law matters. Much of his caseload involves advising and representing parents and extended family members on child arrangements regarding where a child lives and whom they spend time with, but he is also sought after for his ability to deal with complex children cases. Sam’s work involves dealing with urgent matters which may require an immediate court application to protect a child, for example, where that child has been placed at risk of harm or to prevent an unlawful abduction outside the jurisdiction. He also advises on international disputes regarding which country a child should live in or visit, as well as representing same sex parents on surrogacy law arrangements. Providing consistent and specialist representation is important to Sam and he offers exceptional advocacy in court, wherever possible, recognising the need for his clients to be represented by somebody they know and trust. With a first-class reputation in the field of family law, Sam is listed in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Recommended Lawyer’. Sam is not able to assist with Legal Aid matters.

An exceptionally well regarded figure in the field of family law, Joanne offers clear-sighted, shrewd, and carefully considered advice on all aspects of divorce and family law. She is consistently hailed by clients for her exceptional care, wisdom, and staunch dedication to serving their best interests. Founder and Managing Director of this specialist family law firm that was shortlisted for Family Law Firm of the Year 2023, Joanne offers innovative approaches to successfully resolving relationship disputes, bringing to bear her 27 years’ experience to every case, particularly family matters that involve family finances and financial settlements, regularly handling complex cases that include property, pensions, assets, businesses, and inheritances. For yet another year running, Joanne has been awarded the highly coveted Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” accolade for 2024 – the highest ranking possible by the publication – for her superior work and reputation nationally as a leading divorce and family solicitor. She is widely known for her tenacious approach, priding herself on her persistence to go the extra mile to ensure that her clients’ needs are met and that her team are operating at the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency. Joanne’s ability to negotiate outstanding strategic solutions on behalf of her clients is reflected in the wealth of 5 star reviews she has amassed from past clients. She is a very popular choice, often through recommendation from happy clients, their families, as well as other professionals in the legal sector. Joanne also takes very seriously her role of mentoring her thriving team, developing and guiding like-minded family solicitors who have the same high expectations and absolute dedication to achieving the best possible results for their clients.

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.

Partner at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’ and ranked in Chambers UK, Reshma brings over 20 years’ experience to her role in the Family Law department. She advises on a broad range of family law issues and specialises in complex and high-net-worth financial matters, representing clients throughout the UK and abroad. Reshma’s work consists of divorce, separation, financial settlements, disputes relating to children, child protection matters, cohabitation agreements and disputes, pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements and civil partnership issues. As a member of Resolution, she is committed to dealing with cases constructively and with empathy and compassion and aims to reach positive solutions through negotiation and compromise. Reshma is also a member of Resolution’s Family Law Panel.

A highly skilled solicitor with over 20 years’ experience, Greg is a specialist in the field of matrimonial and family law and heads up the Family Department. Known for his empathetic, supportive approach to his family law cases, Greg provides expert advice and representation on divorce, private law children applications, specific issue and prohibited steps orders, financial disputes following a relationship breakdown, civil partnership disputes, nuptial agreements, separation and cohabitation agreements and domestic violence injunctions. As a Resolution member, Greg believes in a practical and sensitive approach and strives to reach an amicable resolution where possible. However if court proceedings are unavoidable, he can represent clients in all levels of court and has significant advocacy experience.

A vastly experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor who recognises the need for dialogue and compromise, Lucy is Head of the Family Department at this law firm with a reputation for excellence. Her accumulated wealth of knowledge allows her to oversee all types of family law matters including divorce, separation, financial matters arising from the breakdown of a relationship, and cases relating to children. Lucy is also able to offer mediation services to her clients and strives to work with clients to resolve their issues without the need for confrontational court action.

Valued by her clients for her ability to empathise with sensitive and complex situations, Sam offers clear and practical guidance and helps them find the best possible solution in a range of family disputes. Partner and Head of the Family department, she has a strong reputation for handling cases involving divorce, separation, cohabitee issues and private work relating to disputes over finances and children. A member of Resolution and a trained mediator, Sam is committed to achieving constructive, family-led solutions by offering her clients an alternative method of dispute resolution from the traditional adversarial approach.

Co-founder of this thriving firm established in 2007, Rebecca brings over 25 years of knowledge and expertise to her role. An advocate of alternative dispute resolution, she is able to offer a range of services to support clients in resolving their family disputes constructively and amicably, including mediation, collaborative law and arbitration. Rebecca supports a non-court approach, wherever possible, and strongly believes that this is the best outcome for a family, and that court proceedings should only be a matter of last resort. She is an accredited family mediator, offering various ways to mediate to fit a range of circumstances and is a collaboratively trained family solicitor, undertaking a varied caseload involving property disputes, finance and Children Act matters. Rebecca is also an Arbitrator in child related cases and has qualified as a Parenting Coordinator and a Family Law Supervisor. She sits on Resolution’s Legal Aid Committee, the Litigants in Person Committee, and the Mediation Working Group.

Qualifying as a solicitor in 1990, Charlotte has built her career at this widely respected law firm and is a highly regarded Senior Associate. She is instructed on a range of matters including divorce, separation and associated disputes relating to children, finances, property, and pensions, cohabitee issues, living together agreements, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and deeds of separation. Her work has included cases relating to family businesses, farming and agricultural assets, and high value financial disputes. Offering collaborative law as an alternative to the court process, Charlotte strongly believes in supporting clients to make their own decisions and to reach agreement wherever possible.

A specialist in family law since 1996, Graeme brings a calm and reassuring approach to his cases alongside expert legal advice across the full spectrum of cases. A Partner at this highly regarded law firm, he navigates his clients through the breakdown of a relationship, involving divorce, separation, financial disputes, cohabitee issues and children matters. A member of Resolution, Graeme is committed to resolving matters in a constructive and amicable manner with clients often complimenting him on his level-headedness and sensible advice.

Offering practical and friendly advice, Eve works hard to help clients decide on the most effective way to resolve disputes arising from a relationship breakdown. Head of the Family team with over 28 years’ legal experience under her belt, she specialises in all areas of private family law, in particular child arrangements, divorce and associated finances, separation and cohabitation agreements, and non-molestation and occupation orders. Eve brings a sensible and practical attitude to the legal process designed to try to reach compromise wherever possible, and always seeks the best possible solution for her clients and their families. She aims to settle her cases by way of mediation or negotiation first, putting less pressure and expense on her clients, with court proceedings being the last option.

Specialising in family law for over 24 years, Amanda is an expert family lawyer, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and Head of the Family Team. With a strong reputation for achieving constructive, pragmatic and cost-effective solutions for her clients, she advises on all aspects of divorce and separation, with expertise in complex financial cases, often involving property, pensions and company assets. She is also a specialist in Armed Forces and Police Pensions. Amanda is able to take instructions on all matters relating to children, including residence and contact disputes and disputes in relation to the relocation of children whether in this country or abroad. In addition to work associated with relationship breakdown, she is also able to provide advice to couples who want to enter into pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Amanda is a committed member of Resolution.