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.

Highly regarded for his work in child law, Ryan is an experienced family law and child protection solicitor, Partner and Joint Head of the Family & Childcare department. He provides representation on behalf of children, through their Guardian or directly, parents and family members as well as providing advice to foster carers and prospective adopters in care proceedings, special guardianship and adoption cases. Ryan has handled complex and challenging cases involving sexual abuse, child and adult trafficking, genetic disorders mimicking child abuse, non-accidental injuries including head injuries, fractures and bruising and allegations of Fabricated Induced Illness (FII). He is often instructed for vulnerable parties and on behalf of the Official Solicitor and is known for fierce representation by judges and colleagues alike, conducting almost all his own advocacy at all levels of court. Ryan has been a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme for over 10 years, demonstrating his wealth of expertise and knowledge in this area of law.

Listed as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers and Partners, Jonathan is described as “very impressive and competent but also empathetic towards his clients” and has a solid reputation in the field of family law. Partner and Head of the Family Department at this firm based in Ashford, he deals with all family related matters, with a particular specialism in financial issues. He regularly advises high-net-worth clients on their business interests, tax issues, investments, property and pensions in the context of divorce and separation which often involves working with a valuer, accountant or actuary. Jonathan prides himself on taking time to understand his clients’ circumstances and ensures that he offers personalised advice that helps them to reach constructive and amicable resolutions. He is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, a member of Resolution, and an accredited specialist in children law private and domestic abuse. Jonathan is also a trained collaborative lawyer.