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.

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.

A longstanding and well-respected member of the firm since 1986, David is a family solicitor held in high esteem by clients and colleagues alike. Undertaking a varied caseload, his strengths lie in negotiating financial settlements alongside related litigation and dispute resolution, acting swiftly and decisively in order to achieve the best outcome for his clients. A member of Resolution and a dedicated collaborative lawyer and mediator, David believes in a constructive, non-confrontational approach and encourages his clients to put their differences aside in order to reach fair agreements. Alongside his family work, he is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and takes a keen interest in local events.

Founder and Director of this specialist family law firm and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, Deborah brings vast experience to her role with over 20 years representing clients in family law matters. Her passion lies with supporting families and helping them to resolve difficulties arising from relationship breakdown, offering advice on divorce, separation and the associated financial and child arrangements. A member of Resolution and an accredited family mediator since 2010 (including child inclusive mediation), Deborah is committed to a non-confrontational approach and aims to resolve cases as amicably, fairly and cost-effectively as possible.

Providing excellent leadership as Managing Director and Head of the Children Team, Rebecca established this specialist law firm in 2013, which offers exceptional client care and bespoke advice. Her varied caseload involves a range of matters including, divorce, financial remedy, and cohabitation disputes. Rebecca is a specialist in children matters and as a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to provide representation to children in care proceedings as well as offer advice to parents, grandparents and guardians in public and private children law cases. Rebecca is a committed member of Resolution and works diligently and swiftly to help bring her clients’ matters to a conclusion in a non-confrontational, constructive manner. If court proceedings are required, she is an experienced advocate and litigator, and regularly attends court hearings in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. Rebecca also participates in and currently chairs Hertfordshire’s Local Family Justice Board.