Vicki McLynn
"Professional"
Slater Heelis
Harpenden
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.
Ben Twitchen
"Recommended"
Taylor Walton
Harpenden
Appreciated for his structured approach and pragmatic manner, Ben is a highly reputable family solicitor at this award-winning law firm. Partner and Head of the Family team, he has handled cases ranging from modest assets to over £100 million, offering advice and assistance on divorce, marital financial disputes, dissolution of civil partnerships, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and representing grandparents in child-related matters. Ben promotes a non-confrontational approach to matters, with his wealth of experience offering his clients the insights they need to make the right decisions. He is also noted as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500.
Ben Twitchen supported and advised me in my divorce proceedings. His advice was well considered and clearly on back of some seriously good experience. I think this helped me avoid many pitfalls such as needless aggro and expense. Highly recommend Ben if you are unfortunate enough to need a divorce lawyer.
Paula Butterworth
Rayden Solicitors
Harpenden
Passionate about building close working relationships with her clients and offering excellent client care, Paula is an accomplished family law expert with a career spanning over 28 years. A Partner at this reputable firm, she provides assistance with all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, financial issues, and Children Act cases. Paula is also experienced in obtaining injunctions in domestic violence cases and freezing orders to protect against the dissipation of financial assets. Collaboratively trained and a committed member of Resolution, she works hard to achieve negotiated settlements for her clients, wherever possible, but is also highly experienced and has a robust approach where court proceedings are needed.
Claire McParland
Hepburn Delaney
Harpenden
An experienced family solicitor and divorce lawyer with over 15 years’ specialising in family law, Claire advises on all aspects of relationship breakdown and family disputes. She provides expert advice on divorce, separation, and protecting the family finances and children of the family. Her expertise includes divorce cases involving high value and complex structures, often with international assets and jurisdiction issues. She often represents clients in complex children’s proceedings where there has been local authority involvement and in applications to remove/contest removal of children from the country. Dedicated to resolving matters as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, Claire can adapt her approach to an amicable or robust style depending on the client’s individual circumstances. Claire is member of Resolution.
Heidi Fleming
"Professional"
Neves Solicitors
Harpenden
Known for supporting clients in a professional, ethical and approachable way, Heidi is an accomplished and proven divorce solicitor and family lawyer who is noted in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 for her expertise in family law. She manages a diverse mix of cases including divorce, nullity, cohabitation, financial remedy, children disputes, relocation of children and injunctions. Her skills lie in the handling of complex and challenging cases involving pensions, businesses and property overseas, as well as those involving child arrangements and allegations of parental alienation. Heidi is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and Resolution, as well as being an accredited specialist in complex financial remedies and children law.
Detailed advice and personalised service - very helpful and professional.
Vicki McLynn
Slater Heelis
1St Floor Crossgate House, 47-55 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT, England
Ben Twitchen
Taylor Walton
28-44 Alma Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2PL, England
Paula Butterworth
Rayden Solicitors
121 Edmund St, Birmingham B3 2HJ
Claire McParland
Hepburn Delaney
The Progression Centre, Mark Rd, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7DW
Heidi Fleming
Neves Solicitors
Tollgate House, 69-71 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2SL, England