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.

An unflappable, discreet, and clear-thinker, Neil quickly helps his clients understand their legal options and the best route forward. With a strong reputation in the field of family law including over 40 years of expertise under his belt, he is able to provide high quality advice and representation on divorce, separation, children matters, and financial settlements. He has handled a range of cases over the years, from high value to those involving modest assets, gaining experience in the Family Proceedings Court, the High Court and Court of Appeal. Neil also handles some conveyancing work usually linked to his matrimonial work to provide continuity for his clients. He is praised by his clients for his sensitive, constructive approach to his cases which allows him to work closely with families to achieve the best possible outcome for all involved.

Committed to delivering pragmatic and realistic advice and solutions in a cost effective manner, Katharine is a Partner and Head of the Family Law Department and undertakes a broad range of matters. Her work encompasses divorce, dissolving a civil partnership, matrimonial finances, child arrangements, Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) issues, domestic violence cases and relationship agreements. Accredited by Resolution in financial provision and domestic violence and a Resolution member, Katharine believes in a constructive, non-confrontational approach and encourages her clients to put their differences aside in order to reach fair agreements. She is also a trained collaborative lawyer.