A longstanding and well-respected member of the firm since 1986, David is a family solicitor held in high esteem by clients and colleagues alike. Undertaking a varied caseload, his strengths lie in negotiating financial settlements alongside related litigation and dispute resolution, acting swiftly and decisively in order to achieve the best outcome for his clients. A member of Resolution and a dedicated collaborative lawyer and mediator, David believes in a constructive, non-confrontational approach and encourages his clients to put their differences aside in order to reach fair agreements. Alongside his family work, he is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and takes a keen interest in local events.

Partner at this specialist family law firm based in Amersham, Laura is a confident and skilled family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Focused on applying her knowledge and experience to enable her clients to achieve the best possible results, her practice includes complex, contentious matters such as divorce, separation, financial disputes, cohabitation issues and domestic abuse cases, as well as non-contentious matters such as pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation and separation agreements. Highly respected in her profession and a member of Resolution, Laura is known for being able to resolve matters quickly and amicably in a clear and calm manner but also having the ability to robustly defend her clients’ interests if the circumstances require it. She is valued for her sound, practical advice, her proactive approach and for remaining focused on the issues in dispute.

An exceptionally talented family solicitor and Managing Partner at this specialist family law firm, Phoebe offers her clients a wealth of experience, shrewd negotiation skills, and practical legal advice in a supportive and compassionate manner. With meticulous attention to detail and a formidable reputation for being able to handle even the most complex cases, often with an international element, she is instructed in a broad range of private family matters including divorce, financial disputes following a relationship breakdown, and injunction proceedings. Phoebe’s work also includes private children law cases which frequently involve contact disputes, maintenance, residence, relocation, and cases where one parent wants to remove children from the jurisdiction permanently. She is well versed in cohabitation matters, and in drafting pre-nuptial agreements. A member of the West London Law Society and a member of Resolution, Phoebe works diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients in a proportionate and constructive manner. Acknowledged by The Legal 500 for her excellent practice in family law, she is described as a “consummate professional” and “great at putting the legal jargon into lay person’s language”.

Partner at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’ and ranked in Chambers UK, Reshma brings over 20 years’ experience to her role in the Family Law department. She advises on a broad range of family law issues and specialises in complex and high-net-worth financial matters, representing clients throughout the UK and abroad. Reshma’s work consists of divorce, separation, financial settlements, disputes relating to children, child protection matters, cohabitation agreements and disputes, pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements and civil partnership issues. As a member of Resolution, she is committed to dealing with cases constructively and with empathy and compassion and aims to reach positive solutions through negotiation and compromise. Reshma is also a member of Resolution’s Family Law Panel.

Recommended by clients for her wise and insightful counsel and her impeccable client care, Aisling is a well-respected divorce solicitor and family lawyer with a practice that has supported families in the Bushey area for over 20 years. Partner and Head of the Family Department, she has developed a broad range of expertise, focusing on the individual needs of each client, and delivering the best possible outcome in all cases. Her work involves matters relating to divorce, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown often involving complex income structures and pensions of all types including police, fire service and military pensions, as well as cohabitee disputes, and financial provision for children. Aisling is also well versed in advising on and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Highly regarded in her role as a trained family mediator and collaborative lawyer, she seeks to resolve disputes through negotiation and agreement where possible, keeping a close eye on achieving a fair and cost-effective outcome for clients. If court proceedings are necessary, Aisling has extensive experience of the court process and has an excellent track record in litigation. She holds membership of Resolution and the Family Mediation Council.

A Director and longstanding member of the firm, Sandra is a trusted family specialist who works closely with her clients to help them resolve their matrimonial and relationship breakdown issues. With over 40 years’ experience under her belt, she has extensive knowledge of the full spectrum of family law matters but now specialises in children law. The majority of her work involves care proceedings issued by the Local Authority where concerns have been raised over serious abuse or neglect, as well as handling adoption, special guardianship applications and complex child arrangements. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Sandra is able to provide representation to children as well as parents, grandparents and other family members. She holds membership of The Association of Lawyers for Children, Resolution, and NAGALRO.

A consummate professional, who brings clarity and efficiency to every case, Helen is a go-to expert in the field of family law with a career spanning 35 years. Partner and Head of this highly successful Family Law team, she handles a varied caseload involving divorce, separation, complex, high value financial settlements, often involving family businesses and assets held abroad, and children matters. Her work also regularly involves advising on and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and living together agreements. Helen has been recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ in The Legal 500, and ranked in Chambers UK, noting her understanding and supportive approach and her ability to help clients move forward. She is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and an experienced collaborative lawyer.

Founder of this specialist family law practice, Gemma is an experienced solicitor specialising in all aspects of family, matrimonial and children law matters. She offers pragmatic, constructive, and individualised advice to help clients find the best way forward in cases relating to divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, judicial separation, cohabitee disputes, financial settlements, financial remedy and ancillary matters, children disputes, and domestic violence and abuse, including injunctions. Gemma is also able to provide advice on wealth protection matters in the form of pre-marriage and post-marriage agreements. Gemma 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.

A highly skilled solicitor with an enviable reputation in the field of family law, Marilyn is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team at this widely regarded law firm. She specialises in divorce, separation, financial issues, including negotiating in high value cases, cohabitee disputes and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Her work also involves representing parents and grandparents in cases relating to children, often complex in nature, and including those cases where social services are involved. Committed to using non-adversarial techniques to negotiate agreements and reach fair settlements, Marilyn is able to offer mediation and collaborative law services to her clients. She is a member of Resolution, the Family Mediators Association, the Hertfordshire Law Society and holds specialist accreditation in advanced financial provision and advocacy financial provision. Marilyn is also recommended in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, being described as having “an amazing work ethic, vast experience and a human approach”.

Described in The Legal 500 as “an outstanding matrimonial lawyer, with enormous tenacity, and is incredibly meticulous”, Olive is a recognised and widely respected family law solicitor. A Senior Partner in the Family Department at this reputable law firm, she advises married and unmarried couples in medium to high-net-worth cases with a particular specialism in Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) cases. Olive is an advocate of alternative dispute resolution, and is able to offer collaborative law services and family law arbitration. She believes in taking a positive and proactive approach to resolving disputes and boasts a wealth of experience in helping clients to reach fair and amicable settlements. She is also a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating her knowledge and expertise in the field of family law, as well as a volunteer at The Citizens Advice Bureau for those needing free legal advice.

Widely lauded as one of the area’s leading family and divorce solicitors, Bernadette is an exceptional tactician and negotiator who is held in high esteem by clients, colleagues, and an extensive network of legal experts. Boasting a 25 year career in family practice, she provides high quality client care and expert advice on the full range of matters with a specialism in the financial aspects of divorce and separation, as well as arrangements for children. As an advocate of alternative dispute resolution options, Bernadette has practised as a collaborative lawyer since 2007 and is a highly skilled family mediator, able to offer mediation to clients on financial and children matters. She is also an active member of Resolution, demonstrating her commitment to working with her clients to reach constructive solutions and agreements, wherever possible, and has achieved many notable negotiated settlements. If court proceedings are unavoidable, Bernadette is a proficient and knowledgeable advocate giving her clients a voice. She is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating her specialist knowledge and expertise in family law, as well as a member of the North West London Collaborative Family Law Group and The Family Mediation Council.

Founder of this award-winning specialist family law firm, Katherine has extensive experience as a family law expert, business owner and entrepreneur who offers sensible, commercial advice on a range of family law issues. Handling a varied caseload during her 20 year career in family law, she is particularly sought after for her knowledge and experience in the financial disputes that can follow the breakdown of any relationship, often involving different business structures and inter-company loans. Her work also involves cases with complex international or corporate structures, pre-nuptial agreements, international divorce as well as those that require an in-depth analysis of complex income structures and pensions. Katherine is also able to handle all areas of private law children matters including relocation of children, child arrangements, fact-finding hearings and surrogacy law. She aims for constructive, non-confrontational discussions that consider the needs of the whole family and, in particular, the best interests of the children, with the large majority of her cases being settled without the need to go to a final hearing. When required, Katherine undertakes her own advocacy, offering clients continuity of care and reassurance that they are in safe hands. Recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners over a number of years, Katherine is described as “the doyenne of family law outside London” with “outstanding leadership, a tenacious work ethic” and who “always delivers no matter what”. She currently sits on the Resolution Skills and Support Committee as well as being a dedicated Resolution member.