Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum of family and matrimonial matters including divorce, associated financial and property disputes, children cases, and cohabitation issues. Charlotte has particular strengths in cases involving significant or complex assets, including those involving off-shore trusts, tax and foreign property, as well as complex and challenging children matters. As an experienced collaborative law practitioner and a dedicated member of Resolution, Charlotte always works to resolve issues in a swift and constructive manner with the client’s best interests in mind. For cases where the opposition requires a firmer hand, Charlotte can be a tenacious and robust advocate in order to reach a fair outcome. Her professionalism and counsel are deemed exemplary and at the forefront of Charlotte’s approach is a focus on providing her clients with the help and support they need to navigate an emotional time in their lives whilst guiding them to a successful conclusion.

Recognised as a leading expert in the field of family law, Mark is well known for his meticulous approach to case preparation alongside a proactive and tough stance when negotiating the best outcomes for his clients. Partner and Head of the Family Department at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’, Mark provides advice and representation to a varied client base, from business owners and professionals, to parents and spouses, to sportspeople and clients with international connections. His authority in family law is further underpinned by him holding two part-time judicial appointments: as a Deputy District Judge dealing with all types of civil and family cases, and as a Recorder specialising in more complex private and public law children proceedings. He is also authorised as a specialist complex financial remedies/family money Judge. As is to be expected, Mark practises in all areas of family law, with a particular specialism in family finances including high-value or complex cases in relation to contested trusts, estates, property, pensions, inheritances, and Court of Protection matters. He is noted for his calm and insightful analysis and can progress matters through the court process or by using a more collaborative approach to assist a settlement – he is a trained collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution. Recognised for yet another year as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK, Mark is described as a “true professional” with clients commenting on his exceptional knowledge of the law whilst maintaining a compassionate approach.

A renowned family law expert, excellent strategist and described as “pragmatic, sensitive and personable”, Sebastian is Managing Partner at this well-regarded specialist family law firm and has been offering high quality legal advice and representation in family law matters for over 20 years. He has an excellent success rate in handling complex family cases, involving divorce, separation, marital finances, the dissolution of civil partnerships, and cases with an international element. Sebastian is particularly skilled at deciphering detailed financial matters within family disputes, involving multiple types of assets such as property, pension portfolios, investments, family businesses, and City bonus structures. He also has an enviable track record in cases relating to children, involving applications for child arrangements orders, special guardianship orders, substance abuse by parents, domestic violence cases and non-compliance with court orders. Well versed in wealth protection matters, he advises on and drafts pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Sebastian is a Resolution accredited specialist in complex financial remedies and Children Act cases and is a committed Chair of Resolution Essex and advocates a constructive and amicable approach to his cases, always pursuing the best outcome for his clients.

Director and Head of Family Law, Susi has built up a wealth of experience in family law, her sole area of practice, and has developed excellent relationships with colleagues and clients alike. Her highly respected team have been recognised in The Legal 500 for their “strong presence in the South East/Kent and clearly established reputation for providing excellent representation and client care”. Susi can offer advice and representation in the full range of matters involving divorce and separation with considerable experience and expertise in financial arrangements and children cases, understanding that these are both sensitive issues arising from a relationship breakdown. She also regularly advises clients in respect of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements as well as cohabitation or ‘living together’ agreements. Susi is a Resolution accredited specialist in the areas of complex financial remedies and cohabitation (unmarried) disputes as well as a longstanding member. She is also proud to be a trained mediator and collaborative lawyer which allows her to offer her clients an alternative method of dispute resolution from the traditional adversarial approach.

With a depth and breadth of experience and knowledge in family law, Gemma is a Partner in the Family & Matrimonial department at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’. With nearly 30 years of legal expertise under her belt, and with the last 21 years practising exclusively in family law, she represents a range of clients in complex financial cases within divorce proceedings, separation and private law children proceedings. Gemma is also well versed in care proceedings initiated by the Local Authority, representing parents and children and, having been a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she has developed an interest in the laws around adoption, surrogacy and parental orders. A Resolution accredited specialist in private law children and complex higher income financial remedy proceedings as well as a trained collaborative lawyer, Gemma believes passionately in taking a constructive approach to resolving disputes, and seeking practical solutions to the problems that arise from the breakdown of a relationship, without going through the court process. She also supports the local community by offering free guidance sessions for people referred by the Citizens’ Advice Bureau and DAVSS, a local domestic abuse charity.

Described as a sympathetic yet thorough solicitor, Yashin has built a strong reputation in the Tonbridge area for his contribution to family law. A longstanding member of the team for over 20 years, he handles a diverse caseload involving divorce, separation, financial remedies following a relationship breakdown, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements, child arrangements, and domestic abuse cases. Offering his clients a legal service with a personal touch, Yashin is an exceptionally diligent solicitor who leaves no stone unturned in his cases. He is also a member of Resolution and a qualified mediator.

One of the most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the Tonbridge area, Melanie has vast expertise in the field of family law. Partner and Head of the Family team, she is able to assist with all matters, with a specialism in high-net-worth financial cases and complex children cases including those where a parent wishes to move abroad with their children. Melanie is also an active collaborative lawyer, and where appropriate, she strongly supports the resolution of issues through negotiation and compromise, rather than through the courts. She is a founder member of the local collaborative lawyers’ group as well as a dedicated member of Resolution. When required, Melanie is able to represent her clients in court proceedings in her role as a barrister, and has regularly appeared in the High Court and conducted a number of cases in the Court of Appeal.

Offering clear, outcome-focused advice that enables individuals to make the best decisions following a relationship breakdown, Alex is a highly accomplished and committed family law specialist. Partner and Head of the Family Team with over 25 years’ experience, he handles a variety of family law matters including divorce, separation, financial remedy (division of property, spousal maintenance, child support maintenance, pension orders following divorce), child arrangement orders, domestic abuse cases, and cohabitee property disputes. Alex also drafts nuptial agreements, and cohabitation and separation agreements. A member of Resolution, he follows the code of conduct and will endeavour to avoid the animosity and adversity that family disputes can involve and to guide his clients towards the most amicable solution.

Acknowledged in the 2024 edition of Chambers UK as a leader in his field and described as “empathetic, extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic”, Desmond is a highly accomplished family solicitor and Partner at this innovative law firm. He has over 30 years’ experience in dealing with families in difficulty and seeks to resolve their issues amicably and constructively. Desmond’s client cases have led him to develop significant expertise with matters involving divorce, separation, children disputes, financial agreements, nuptial agreements, separation agreements and domestic abuse. He is a dedicated member of Resolution, as well as a collaborative lawyer and trained mediator.

Professional, smart, diligent and very focused, Elizabeth is a trusted family lawyer and divorce solicitor in the Tunbridge Wells area and offers high quality, bespoke advice on a range of matters. Known for her ability to quickly get to grips with her clients’ individual circumstances, she can deal with divorce, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee disputes, domestic abuse, and cases with an international element. As a dedicated member of Resolution, Elizabeth is focused on finding sensible and cost-effective solutions and promoting a non-confrontational approach to family problems.

A specialist family lawyer, divorce solicitor and mediator, Alice is known for her technical knowledge and supportive, empathetic personality, and is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ and a ‘Leading Mediator’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500. Highly experienced in a range of matters, Alice’s divorce and financial remedy practice include cases with high assets and complex trusts arrangements, pensions, and company structures. She has built a trusted network of experts, regularly working with other professionals in the financial, actuarial and tax advice industries, to offer a holistic service to her clients. Alice is also well versed in cases relating to children involving child arrangements, parental responsibility, schooling, and internal and external relocation. She is able to offer mediation services, including Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) for issues relating to both children and finances. If court proceedings are unavoidable, Alice adopts a commercial and strategic approach and has excellent links with barrister’s chambers to ensure the highest level of representation for her clients. Alice is a member of Resolution.