Advising on all aspects of family law, clients appreciate Catherine’s professional and effective approach developed over more than 24 years as a family lawyer and divorce specialist. One of the firm’s Partners, she is skilled in the area of matrimonial finances and has provided representation to numerous high profile and high-net-worth clients, as well as providing advice on matters relating to children, divorce, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee disputes and nuptial agreements. Catherine has built up an extensive client base due to her friendly but robust approach. She has a reputation for demonstrating empathy and understanding, whilst being a firm negotiator with excellent financial awareness.

Tia is a Partner in the firm and an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated family law solicitor supporting clients in the Eastbourne area. Her client cases have led her to develop significant expertise with matters relating to divorce and separation, including financial disputes and arrangements for children. Tia is also able to handle cases involving an international element, including international relocation and child abduction. As a member of Resolution and a trained mediator, she is committed to minimising conflict for clients by seeking negotiated and collaborative solutions where possible, acting with sensitivity and empathy at all times. Tia is also able to take a more litigious and robust approach if the need arises.

A Partner at this long established law firm, Natalie has been specialising in family law since 2010 and uses careful management and advice to support her clients through a range of family and matrimonial matters. Her cases cover all aspects of relationship breakdown involving divorce, separation and cohabitation and how assets and property should be divided fairly, as well as making arrangements for children. Appreciated by clients and colleagues for her calming and reassuring manner, Natalie looks to identify the strengths in her clients’ cases at the outset, using her knowledge and experience to find workable solutions. She aims to reach agreements through discussion and negotiation in order to minimise expense, but equally is able to represent her clients in fully contested court proceedings, if required.

Valued for his respectful, honest approach, Ben uses careful management and advice to support his clients through challenging situations arising from a relationship breakdown. He is able to offer assistance in matters relating to divorce, financial settlements, Children Act cases (including cases dealing with contact, residence, specific issue orders and prohibited steps orders), change of name deeds, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and separation and cohabitation agreements. Ben has a solid reputation for always dealing with cases in a sensitive, constructive and proportionate manner, with a view to obtaining the best possible settlement for each client. He is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and a Resolution member.

Practising as a specialist family lawyer since 1995, Debra has wide expertise on all matters relating to family and relationships. Clients appreciate her practical, thorough and clear approach to handling cases that include divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, complex financial settlements and disputes regarding children. Debra is a member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in the areas of private law children and advanced financial provision. She is also a trained collaborative lawyer and is able to negotiate between couples with a view to achieving mutually acceptable agreements without fully contested court proceedings having to take place. With a well-earned reputation for her determination and sensitivity in challenging circumstances, Debra aims to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.