An exceptionally well regarded figure in the field of family law, Joanne offers clear-sighted, shrewd, and carefully considered advice on all aspects of divorce and family law. She is consistently hailed by clients for her exceptional care, wisdom, and staunch dedication to serving their best interests. Founder and Managing Director of this specialist family law firm that was shortlisted for Family Law Firm of the Year 2023, Joanne offers innovative approaches to successfully resolving relationship disputes, bringing to bear her 27 years’ experience to every case, particularly family matters that involve family finances and financial settlements, regularly handling complex cases that include property, pensions, assets, businesses, and inheritances. For yet another year running, Joanne has been awarded the highly coveted Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” accolade for 2024 – the highest ranking possible by the publication – for her superior work and reputation nationally as a leading divorce and family solicitor. She is widely known for her tenacious approach, priding herself on her persistence to go the extra mile to ensure that her clients’ needs are met and that her team are operating at the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency. Joanne’s ability to negotiate outstanding strategic solutions on behalf of her clients is reflected in the wealth of 5 star reviews she has amassed from past clients. She is a very popular choice, often through recommendation from happy clients, their families, as well as other professionals in the legal sector. Joanne also takes very seriously her role of mentoring her thriving team, developing and guiding like-minded family solicitors who have the same high expectations and absolute dedication to achieving the best possible results for their clients.

With a successful track record in his family cases combined with confidence, expertise and a sincere understanding of his clients’ circumstances, Sam is an acclaimed family law expert and advocate at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ specialist family law firm. Demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, financial relief and cases of domestic abuse, his real skill and passion lies in children law matters. Much of his caseload involves advising and representing parents and extended family members on child arrangements regarding where a child lives and whom they spend time with, but he is also sought after for his ability to deal with complex children cases. Sam’s work involves dealing with urgent matters which may require an immediate court application to protect a child, for example, where that child has been placed at risk of harm or to prevent an unlawful abduction outside the jurisdiction. He also advises on international disputes regarding which country a child should live in or visit, as well as representing same sex parents on surrogacy law arrangements. Providing consistent and specialist representation is important to Sam and he offers exceptional advocacy in court, wherever possible, recognising the need for his clients to be represented by somebody they know and trust. With a first-class reputation in the field of family law, Sam is listed in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Recommended Lawyer’. Sam is not able to assist with Legal Aid matters.

Persuasive, effective and tenacious, Emma is a highly skilled and well respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor who has been providing high quality legal advice for over 30 years. A Director and Head of the Family Team, she can guide her clients on all issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship including divorce, judicial separation and dissolution of civil partnerships, financial settlements on divorce and between unmarried couples (involving high value assets and/or businesses) and complex Children Act cases. Emma is a member of Resolution and an active supporter of alternative forms of dispute resolution, adopting a constructive and non-confrontational approach in family cases. If court proceedings are unavoidable, she is a confident and capable advocate with vast experience in representing her clients in financial and children cases.

Managing Director of this reputable law firm, Stephen has been a specialist in family law for nearly four decades and has amassed considerable experience of acting in cases relating to the family and relationships. He undertakes a range of work including divorce and separation, cohabitation issues, financial remedy and children matters. Stephen is passionate about delivering tailor-made, unique, cost-effective advice to each client all whilst ensuring there is absolute transparency on probable case outcome or settlement.

Gemma has been in practice for over 15 years, building up a wealth of experience in family law. A Partner at the firm, she represents a wide range of clients from all walks of life, and specialises in child care law. Gemma is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and provides advice and representation to parents, family members and children in a variety of child protection cases involving sexual abuse, neglect, substance abuse, alcohol misuse and non-accidental injuries. In addition to her children work, she is able to handle cases relating to separation, divorce, financial settlements and injunctions. Gemma is an active member of Resolution and advocates a non-confrontational and constructive approach to family disputes.

With a reputation for being calm, knowledgeable and client-focused and for providing a high level of expertise in a straightforward and pre-emptive manner, Raj is a talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Boasting a successful 20 year track record in family law cases, she is particularly sought after for her expertise in children law, and as a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent children, parents, grandparents and intervenors in care proceedings and private law proceedings. Raj handles a diverse caseload involving neglect, substance and alcohol misuse, domestic abuse, non-accidental injury, emotional harm, fabricated and induced illness, child sex exploitation and trafficking. She also deals with forced marriage protection orders, female genital mutilation protection orders, deprivation of liberty orders and domestic abuse cases. Raj is commended for her advocacy skills and has a wealth of expertise in representing clients in the High Court, County Court, Magistrates Court and in the Court of Appeal.

With a reputation for being calm, knowledgeable and client-focused and for providing a high level of expertise in a straightforward and pre-emptive manner, Rita is a talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor. With over 27 years of experience, she is instructed in divorce, separation, dissolution of civil partnerships and all matters concerning children. Rita is particularly skilled in complex financial disputes involving businesses, property portfolios, pensions and other large assets with high values, as well as tenaciously searching for hidden or undisclosed assets on behalf of her clients. A Resolution member, she aims to resolve each case in an amicable negotiated settlement, wherever possible, but is equally confident in dealing with those cases more robustly when a more forthright stance is required.