Standing out in the field of family law with a career spanning over two decades, Vicki is an exceptional family solicitor and Partner at this widely regarded multidisciplinary law firm. Renowned for her expertise in complex cases, she provides advice and representation on divorce, separation, children matters, issues of domestic abuse and concerns around drugs and alcohol within families. Vicki is also extremely well-versed in negotiating financial settlements, often involving substantial assets and complex financial relationships, always striving to reach the best settlements for her clients. Often representing and protecting prominent clients and their children from media attention, she prides herself on her excellent level of service, offering empathy, sensitivity, and discretion alongside expert legal advice. Vicki is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and noted in Chambers & Partners and City Wealth as a leading matrimonial and family lawyer. She is also a regular contributor to print and broadcast media on topical family law issues.

Co-owner, Director and Head of the Family Law Department, John has been providing a first class service to his clients for over 18 years. With keen negotiating skills as well as expertise in litigation, he handles a varied caseload involving divorce, separation, matrimonial finances, private children proceedings, and cohabitee disputes. John is also able to provide advice and representation on other private client matters including wills, probate, contentious probate, and professional/clinical negligence. As a member of Resolution, John’s approach to family matters is conciliatory rather than litigious, meaning that he attempts to encourage parties to consider constructive solutions to their issues. However, he is also a keen advocate and when matters cannot be amicably negotiated, he is able to represent clients in the family courts if required, as well as working closely with barristers who specialise in their respective areas of legal practice.

Bringing a common sense, intelligent and focused approach to all types of family dispute, Kim is an accomplished and experienced family law expert and mediator. With an enviable reputation at this multidisciplinary law firm, she is respected for her calm and pragmatic manner when dealing with family law cases, with clients welcoming her constructive approach to the resolution of disputes. Her caseload has led her to develop significant expertise in family finance issues relating to property, investments, pensions and businesses as well as negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements where there are substantial UK and international assets. Kim also frequently provides advice and assistance in children matters and works sensitively with parents to ensure the children are protected, and affected as little as possible by the changes they are facing. Kim has been recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500 and her team was a finalist in the 2023 LexisNexis Family Law Awards for ‘Family Team of the Year’. She is also a former Chair of the local Law Society Family Committee.

A tactically and strategically astute family law solicitor, Mathew is a Partner at this highly regarded specialist family law firm. His breadth of experience allows him to advise on all family matters, and is particularly noted for his ability to resolve financial issues following a divorce, separation, or civil partnership dissolution. He is also frequently instructed to advise in respect of claims by unmarried cohabitants, whether in relation to disputed property interests in TOLATA proceedings or financial claims for children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act. Matthew regularly acts for parents in disputes concerning child law, including those where a parent wishes to relocate with the children elsewhere in England and Wales or to another country. His approach to cases if unique to each client, though he is always seeking to resolve matters quickly and cost-effectively, whether that be via direct negotiation with opposing solicitors, or via court representation. Matthew also has a wealth of experience of pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, and is a Resolution accredited specialist for complex financial and cohabitation cases.

Experienced in all aspects of marriage and relationship breakdown, Elanor is a talented all-rounder with 20 years’ expertise across a range of matters. Whether it is divorce, financial provision, matters relating to children, adoption, or the preparation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, Elanor offers detailed, considerate and effective advice. She is a member of Resolution and prides herself on a collaborative approach to family disputes and is committed to promoting constructive techniques that consider the needs of the whole family.

Noted as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500, Helen has built an excellent reputation in the field of family law and is a Partner and Joint Head of Family Law at this highly regarded firm. With a specialism in children law, she handles cases involving CAFCASS, as well as providing representation to children in public law court cases or complex private law disputes. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Helen is able to represent children and parents in care proceedings as well as children’s guardians in all aspects of proceedings involving young people across the family courts. She also holds membership of Resolution as well as an accredited specialism in children law and domestic abuse, and has gained Higher Rights of Audience in Advocacy.

One of the firm’s Partners and Head of Family Law, Mark is a highly capable negotiator with a determination to get the best results for his clients. He has significant expertise in divorce, family finances, particularly owner managed businesses, private law children, and the preparation of pre-nuptial agreements. Collaboratively trained, an accredited mediator and a member of Resolution, Mark understands the importance of providing clients with workable solutions, avoiding acrimony and providing a clear pathway into the future. He is also a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme; all of which highlight his excellence and commitment to ensuring the best results for separating families.

Named in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, Helen is described as a highly competent and intelligent family solicitor who “always sees the bigger picture and does not get embroiled in trivial issues”. Partner and Practice Group Head, she offers high quality advice relating to financial disputes arising from divorce and separation and works on cases which involve shareholdings, business interests, family trusts, offshore assets and pensions. Her work often involves advising business owners where questions of valuation, liquidity and minority discount arise. Helen is also able to negotiate pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and civil partnership and relationship agreements. A member of Resolution and one of the first solicitors in the area to qualify as an arbitrator, Helen is dedicated to resolving cases amicably, where possible, and takes a conciliatory approach when this is in the best interests of her clients.

Founder and Principal of this highly responsive law firm, Angela is an expert family solicitor who has a tireless work ethic and strong desire to assist clients during an emotionally challenging time in their lives. With an enviable track record in successfully handling family and matrimonial matters, her caseload involves separation, divorce, child arrangement disputes, and financial settlements. Angela offers a bespoke and friendly service, striving for the best solutions to meet all her clients’ needs. She is also able to advise in relation to residential property matters, wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

With a natural ability to relate to her clients in an approachable and friendly manner whilst providing them with effective solutions to their legal problems, Janine is well respected in the field of family law. She advises on divorce, separation and disputes regarding arrangements for children. Her work also involves negotiating the division of assets following a relationship breakdown, as well as drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Janine is a member of Resolution and adopts a constructive approach to her cases with an outlook of achieving a swift solution where possible. However, she is also highly capable at defending her clients with vigour if litigation is required. She has been recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500.

Named as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500, Ian is described as a “highly experienced and respected solicitor” who is a Partner at this ‘Top Tier’ law firm. For the last 20 years, he has advised and represented a range of clients on divorce, ancillary relief and children matters, as well as negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Ian is a member of Resolution, an accredited specialist in ancillary relief and children matters, as well as a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme. He is respected for his calm and pragmatic approach to family law cases, with clients welcoming his constructive approach to the resolution of disputes.

Adopting a supportive and sympathetic approach to her cases coupled with honest, clear advice, Lauren is a rising star in the field of family law. She tackles the full range of issues involving married and unmarried couples from divorce, property and financial disputes to child arrangements, nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Lauren always adopts a sensitive and constructive approach and, as a member of Resolution, she is committed to minimising conflict for clients by seeking negotiated and collaborative solutions where possible.