Known for his effective problem solving approach and the ability to resolve matters swiftly, James is a highly skilled family law specialist. He advises on divorce, unmarried separation, child arrangements, and financial disputes including those relating to property. James was the first solicitor on the Island to qualify as a family mediator in 2010, and approaches his cases in a non-confrontational way with the objective to encourage a settlement between both parties without the need for court action. If court proceedings are necessary, he is a skilled and well regarded court advocate. James prides himself on his commitment to client care with much of his caseload originating from past client recommendations and fellow professionals.

Practising in family law since qualifying as a solicitor in 1998, Gail is a well-versed and extremely capable family solicitor and divorce lawyer. Her skills extend to advising on all areas of family breakdown including divorce, separation, financial issues arising from divorce, pension division with a specialism in Armed Forces pensions, and children matters involving contact, residence and applications to remove children from the UK. Her work also involves drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and separation agreements. Gail is a member of Resolution and supports clients constructively to make the process as smooth as possible during a difficult time. She also undertakes her own advocacy in the majority of cases which offers continuity to her clients.

Offering a creative approach to problem-solving, in-depth knowledge of case law and strong negotiating skills, Michael has a strong reputation in the Isle of Wight community for his expertise in family law. He is able to handle a variety of matters, often involving high-net-worth individuals in complex cases including foreign assets, private limited companies, trusts and complex disclosure issues. Michael is also well versed in disputes relating to children, cohabitee issues and divorce and separation cases. Offering an excellent standard of service and adopting a clear strategy from the outset with identifiable goals and objectives, Michael is devoted to working diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.