A longstanding member of the firm with over 30 years of expertise and knowledge under her belt, Tessa is a Partner and Head of the Family Team. Widely regarded for her strong negotiation skills and ability to achieve prompt solutions, she advises on divorce, separation, children matters, and Trust of Land proceedings in respect of unmarried partners. Tessa is also sought after for her experience in public law care proceedings. Her ethos is to take a child centred approach which allows her to achieve the best outcome for the family. Tessa is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, as well as the Association of Lawyers for Children.

Founder of a specialist family law firm that is described as approachable, caring, practical, and efficient, Joyce is a vastly experienced family law expert serving the Dartford area. She leads a team who offer realistic advice and provide their clients with a sensitive and focused service in all family and matrimonial matters including divorce, child arrangements, domestic violence, financial settlements upon divorce, cohabitee disputes and the most complex of children cases including care proceedings. Joyce works hard to resolve cases in a sensible and non-confrontational manner, but if court proceedings are unavoidable, she has the tenacity and skill to fight hard for the best interests of her clients. She is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, The Association of Lawyers for Children and Resolution.

Approaching each family case in a professional yet caring manner, Sophie aims to find logical and practical solutions in what can be very difficult circumstances. She can provide advice on all aspects of family law including divorce and separation, matrimonial financial settlements, TOLATA property disputes, civil injunctions and private child arrangements and proceedings. Sophie is also known for her empathetic nature which enables clients and colleagues alike to build trusted relationships with her.

A strong supporter of alternative dispute resolution, Jeannette brings over 30 years’ expertise of family law as well as collaborative law and mediation services. Utilising her legal knowledge and her unique ability to manage conflict, she is instructed on a range of family matters with a particular specialism in formulating lasting financial settlements following a divorce or separation. Jeannette is sensitive to the unique and individual needs of her clients and offers flexibility and cost-effective solutions. She is also an experienced and confident advocate and trainer and is committed to supporting the next generation of family solicitors through her teaching at local universities.

Known for her excellent communication and shrewd negotiation skills, Zharna has over 20 years of divorce and family law experience that equips her with a wealth of knowledge to draw upon. Head of the Family Law Department and one of the firm’s Directors, she specialises in all aspects of family law including divorce, separation and complex, high value financial disputes often involving third parties. Zharna is also instructed in a variety of children matters including successful applications to the Court of Appeal in cases involving international relocation and intractable contact disputes. Part of her caseload also involves advising cohabitees in their disputes over property, finance and child arrangements, as well as being regularly asked to negotiate and prepare pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Holding Resolution membership and a Law Society accredited family law specialist, Zharna always aims to resolve issues in a proportionate and constructive manner, with the client’s best interests in mind.

An approachable and sensitive family lawyer and divorce solicitor who provides honest and measured advice based upon the clients’ individual circumstances, Mary has specialised in family law for 20 years. One of the firm’s Partners, she is instructed on a range of matters including divorce, matrimonial finance, cohabitation disputes, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements, as well as private law Children Act cases. Mary endeavours to resolve family disputes through negotiation and seeks amicable and workable solutions for her clients and their families. In addition to her family law work, she also provides advice in relation to inheritance planning, wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Recommended by clients for her wise and insightful counsel and her impeccable client care, Aisling is a well-respected divorce solicitor and family lawyer with a practice that has supported families in the Bushey area for over 20 years. Partner and Head of the Family Department, she has developed a broad range of expertise, focusing on the individual needs of each client, and delivering the best possible outcome in all cases. Her work involves matters relating to divorce, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown often involving complex income structures and pensions of all types including police, fire service and military pensions, as well as cohabitee disputes, and financial provision for children. Aisling is also well versed in advising on and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Highly regarded in her role as a trained family mediator and collaborative lawyer, she seeks to resolve disputes through negotiation and agreement where possible, keeping a close eye on achieving a fair and cost-effective outcome for clients. If court proceedings are necessary, Aisling has extensive experience of the court process and has an excellent track record in litigation. She holds membership of Resolution and the Family Mediation Council.

Renowned for being commercially savvy and fearless, Daniel has a strong reputation in the field of family law and alternative dispute resolution. Managing Director at this full service law firm, he provides clear, focused and honest advice on a wide spectrum of matters including divorce, property and financial disputes, and child arrangements. Daniel is particularly sought after for his expertise in cases involving significant asset pools and issues of legal and commercial complexity. His aim is to find solutions that will benefit the whole family, offering strategic direction to his clients from the early stage of the dispute resolution process all the way through to the conclusion of a case, working closely with leading counsel, experts and other professionals to provide a complete litigation service. Daniel litigates in the High Court King’s Bench and Chancery Divisions as well as across the country in the County Court. He is also able to provide assistance on Lasting Powers of Attorney and applications for deputyship.

Head of the Family Law Department and an accomplished family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Samantha has dealt exclusively with family law cases for over 35 years. She provides well-rounded advice for those facing a relationship breakdown in all family matters including divorce, separation, financial disputes and cases involving children. Samantha is particularly sought after for her expertise in public law children cases, acting on behalf of parents, grandparents and guardians. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is also able to provide advice and representation to children. Samantha is regarded as a welcoming and sympathetic lawyer, whose supportive and friendly approach helps achieve the best outcomes for her clients and their families.

Passionate about assisting clients during emotionally charged times in order to achieve a positive outcome, Chris is a founding partner and Head of the Private Client Department and has specialised in this field for over 37 years. His practice involves all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, financial issues associated with a relationship breakdown, injunctions and disputes relating to children. Chris is a member of Resolution and The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, and works towards a constructive and non-confrontational approach to his cases, seeking to reach an amicable conclusion where possible. He is also able to assist with matters relating to wills and probate.

Practising family law for over 20 years, Anna-Marie is a highly talented and innovative family lawyer and divorce solicitor who is committed to offering a high level of service to her clients. Head of the Family Law Department, she has substantial experience in childcare and family law, offering assistance with divorce, separation, dissolution of civil partnerships, financial disputes and cases relating to children. Appreciated for her honest, personal and straightforward approach, Anna-Marie imparts practical advice that helps her clients to move forward in a sensitive and, as far as possible, non-adversarial way. She is a member of both The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and the Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme.

Widely lauded as one of the area’s leading family and divorce solicitors, Bernadette is an exceptional tactician and negotiator who is held in high esteem by clients, colleagues, and an extensive network of legal experts. Boasting a 25 year career in family practice, she provides high quality client care and expert advice on the full range of matters with a specialism in the financial aspects of divorce and separation, as well as arrangements for children. As an advocate of alternative dispute resolution options, Bernadette has practised as a collaborative lawyer since 2007 and is a highly skilled family mediator, able to offer mediation to clients on financial and children matters. She is also an active member of Resolution, demonstrating her commitment to working with her clients to reach constructive solutions and agreements, wherever possible, and has achieved many notable negotiated settlements. If court proceedings are unavoidable, Bernadette is a proficient and knowledgeable advocate giving her clients a voice. She is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating her specialist knowledge and expertise in family law, as well as a member of the North West London Collaborative Family Law Group and The Family Mediation Council.