Carmel Brown
Irwin Mitchell
Thatcham
Noted in the 2024 edition of Chambers UK, Carmel is a Partner at the firm who is described as having “a willingness to go over and above what is needed to make her stand out”. Dealing with a range of children and family matters, often with an international element, she advises on divorce, separation, and high value financial cases, often involving nuptial settlements, off-shore assets and complex trust and company structures. She is also frequently instructed to provide advice on asset preservation, cohabitation matters and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Carmel has provided commentary as a family law expert in various publications and the national press, including The Times and The Guardian.
Suzy Hamshaw
"Professional"
Gardner Leader
Thatcham
Described as “exceptionally professional whilst being empathetic and patient”, Suzy is one of the go-to family solicitors in the Newbury area and brings over 26 years of knowledge and expertise to her role. She is committed to handling cases in a constructive and cost-effective way, advising on all issues relating to divorce and separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial arrangements, cases relating to children and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. As a member of Resolution, she seeks to find non-confrontational ways of settling disputes, prioritising the needs of children where appropriate.
Very professional and informative. Confident that, with guidance, I'll get through.
Alexandra Scott-Malden
Charles Hoile
Thatcham
Committed to minimising the acrimony of relationship breakdown and to help families make informed decisions, Alexandra is a highly respected and accomplished solicitor in the field of family law. A longstanding member of the firm with over 24 years’ experience, her role encompasses a variety of family matters including divorce, separation, financial agreements and arrangements for children following separation or divorce. As a Resolution member, an accredited specialist and a collaborative lawyer, Alexandra encourages a non-confrontational approach to resolving problems whilst at the same time offering the firmness needed to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. She is also a qualified IFLA Children’s Arbitrator and can act in disputes relating to children.
Stuart Duncan
"Recommended"
Rowberry Morris
Thatcham
Known for being empathetic and persistent in supporting clients to achieve the best outcome they can, Stuart is a highly regarded family lawyer, divorce solicitor and Partner at this well-established firm. With excellent attention to case detail, he has acted in a wide range of financial cases, from those where there are significant assets including businesses, significant property and investment portfolios, to small cases involving more modest means. His work also involves divorce, separation, arrangements for children, and wealth protection matters including the drafting of pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Stuart is also a member of Resolution with an accredited specialism in advanced finance.
I can highly recommend Stuart Duncan. I was put in a terrible position by a previous solicitor and Stuart worked to get the very best outcome for me. Stuart is very calm, has a sense of humour and I had absolute faith in him.
Carmel Brown
Irwin Mitchell
Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8DT, England
Suzy Hamshaw
Gardner Leader
Winbolt House, The Broadway, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3HX, England
Alexandra Scott-Malden
Charles Hoile
Broadway House, 4-8 The Broadway, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 1BA, UK
Stuart Duncan
Rowberry Morris
17 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7SB