Regarded as a highly intelligent, intuitive, and empathetic family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Jemma has an exceptional reputation in the field of family law. Regional Director at this well-respected specialist family law firm, she is committed to offering a bespoke service to her clients which focuses on their specific needs and objectives. Advising clients from all sectors, including professional sportspersons, politicians and high-profile businesspeople, her areas of expertise include divorce and separation, cohabitation disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, freezing injunctions, civil partnership dissolution, jurisdictional disputes, enforcement, and appeals. Jemma is particularly skilled in financial cases and provides advice and assistance to clients with substantial and complex assets including offshore trusts, pensions, company shareholdings, business interests and property as well as finding hidden assets in the UK and abroad. Due to the value, complexity, and sometimes international aspects of her clients’ disputes, Jemma’s cases are often heard in the High Court. She is renowned for her holistic approach to cases and her ability to build trusted relationships with her clients, being described in The Legal 500 as “a passionate advocate of her clients’ causes” and “an all-round brilliant lawyer”. A dedicated member of Resolution, Jemma prides herself on providing a sensible and cost-effective approach to her cases, whilst being a strong negotiator and advocate when required.

Offering not only tactical, specialised knowledge and advice, but also a personal and compassionate approach, Celia deals with all family and matrimonial cases and has a long-running track record of success when resolving family disputes. Co-founder of this specialist family law firm and with a 30 year career behind her, she has expertise in divorce, family finances, separation agreements, private law children matters, pre-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Celia is also accredited by Resolution as a family law specialist, and her key objective is to always resolve matters swiftly, amicably, and cost-effectively in furtherance of her clients’ best interests.

Committed to ensuring clients receive the personal and caring service for which his specialist family law firm is renowned, Jonathan has worked in family law for more than 27 years. Owner and Director, he handles complex divorce cases and associated financial disputes arising from a marital breakdown. He is also able to advise on and negotiate pre-nuptial agreements, as well as cohabitation and separation agreements. Jonathan is a trained collaborative lawyer and an accredited specialist with Resolution, and aims to help clients to negotiate practical and fair outcomes for themselves. However, if agreements cannot be reached, he has considerable experience of taking cases to court and is successful in reaching a fair agreement, without the need for a final hearing.

Specialising in family law since 1973, Martin is an experienced tactician, negotiator and advocate offering exceptional advice and guidance in all matters relating to family and relationships. A Director in the firm, his varied workload involves divorce, separation, and financial disputes relating to business, property, pensions and tax. Clients appreciate his patience and approachability as well as the technical expertise and experience to ensure that they are provided with the best possible representation throughout.

Consistently recognised in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 year on year, Michelle is a leader in the field of family law. Partner and Head of the Family Department, she boasts a career of over 35 years, with 32 of those years spent at this highly regarded law firm. Michelle has wide expertise in all matters arising from divorce and separation, and has handled cases involving matrimonial finance, often linked to complex business structures, property portfolios, pension sharing/offsetting, as well as cases relating to children. Her work also involves negotiating pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. A member of Resolution, an accredited specialist in advanced financial provision, cohabitation and children law, and a qualified mediator, Michelle aims to reach constructive solutions with minimum conflict and expense. Whilst she believes that it is important to negotiate a settlement with minimum court involvement wherever possible, she is also an experienced litigator.