Praised in The Legal 500 for her “exceptionally strong negotiation skills backed up with years of experience in handling difficult proceedings”, Karen has a reputation for being a formidable divorce and family solicitor whilst remaining personable, calm and supportive for her clients. She brings over 20 years’ experience to her cases, involving divorce and complex financial issues, particularly high-net-worth matters, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitee disputes and arrangements for children. Karen works hard to find the most suitable solutions for her clients and their families and deals with each case in a professional, efficient and sensitive way.

Described by The Legal 500 as a “strong all-rounder” who “knows exactly how to achieve the best results for clients”, Nastassia is one of the firm’s rising stars, now reaching Partner level. She has a wealth of expertise and knowledge in all aspects of divorce and family law, advising her clients on the practical, legal, and financial consequences arising from a relationship breakdown. Nastassia is well versed in dealing with a wide range of marital assets as part of divorce, from the modest to those involving property, investments, complex business structures, as well as cases involving children. Representing a broad range of clients, she assists them in resolving their disputes through the court system and outside the court arena, through negotiation. Appreciated for her meticulous attention to detail and her excellent ability to see the bigger picture, her practical, yet sensible and compassionate approach to her cases makes her a firm favourite amongst her clients.

Showing outstanding commitment to her clients, Helen is a tactically astute and exceptionally skilled family law expert with over 20 years’ experience under her belt. A Managing Partner at this renowned family law firm, she is one of the most sought-after family lawyers in the area, offering practical, honest advice on the full spectrum of issues arising from relationship breakdown. Diligent, determined, and pre-emptive, Helen has expertise on complex financial settlements on divorce or separation, nuptial agreements, cohabitee disputes, and arrangements relating to children. A large part of her financial work involves high-net-worth cases, involving family businesses both in the UK and overseas, as well as those including family trusts, property, pensions, and overseas/off-shore assets. Noted as a recognised practitioner in family law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, Helen is known for her firm but fair approach, whilst being fully aware that her clients need not only legal advice, but also emotional support and empathy. Helen is accredited by Resolution in both advanced financial provision and children law, as well as holding advanced accreditation with The Law Society of England & Wales as a family law specialist.

Understanding that relationship breakdown can bring a time of high emotion and uncertainty, Michelle is an experienced and empathetic family law specialist who always puts her clients at the heart of everything she does. She undertakes all forms of family law work involving separation and divorce, financial issues, private law children cases including child arrangement orders, pre-nuptial agreements, living together agreements and domestic abuse cases. Michelle holds specialist accreditation with Resolution and is collaboratively trained, and aims for constructive, non-confrontational discussions that consider the needs of the whole family and, in particular, the best interests of the children.

Described as “exceptionally knowledgeable” with “substantive expertise in family law”, Helen is an extremely talented family law specialist. Bringing compassion, tenacity and strategic thinking to her role, she deals with wide ranging issues arising from a relationship breakdown, including divorce, separation, matrimonial finances, arrangements for children and nuptial agreements. Helen is particularly skilled in advising and negotiating on behalf of clients in relation to the financial aspects of their separation and aims to reach long term, workable solutions through negotiation. She also has a particular interest in supporting parents to reach amicable arrangements for their children and has recently represented clients involved in complex fact finding hearings where there were serious safeguarding concerns and in relation to emergency applications involving internal relocation and issues of parental alienation. A member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in private law children and complex financial remedies, Helen 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.

Jane is a highly experienced family law specialist and Partner at the firm, with a particular specialism in matrimonial disputes and arrangements for children. She works closely with clients to resolve any issues, focusing on their needs in each individual case. Known for building an excellent rapport with her clients and providing them with indispensable advice, Jane is able to offer her expertise on family issues that include divorce, Child Arrangements Orders, Non-Molestation Orders, and financial remedy proceedings. She is also very experienced in advising in police divorce and the unique issues posed by the division of public sector pensions. A member of Resolution, Jane adopts a sensitive and constructive approach to disputes, seeking to come to an amicable resolution wherever possible.

Since qualifying as a solicitor in 2006, Denise has practised exclusively in family law and has developed a reputation for her depth of understanding in divorce and family matters. She is well known for her expertise in complex and high value divorce and financial cases involving trusts, internationally held assets and companies. Denise also regularly assists clients in the protection of their wealth by drafting and negotiating pre-nuptial agreements. She is also well versed in cases relating to children with regard to where they should spend their time and relocation. Offering a sensitive, calm and professional approach to her work, Denise is always fully committed to using her wide experience to achieve the best outcomes. Due to her excellent reputation, she is also listed as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in The Legal 500.

With the ability to understand and prioritise her client’s needs and offer advice in a friendly yet robust manner, Jennifer is a go-to family law specialist and Senior Associate at this highly regarded family law firm. With a winning combination of diligence and excellent attention to case detail, she advises on a range of family and matrimonial matters involving divorce, separation, dissolution proceedings, and nullity cases. Jennifer also has considerable experience in complex financial cases and has advised in relation to ownership disputes including applications under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act. She is able to provide representation to parents in private children proceedings including child arrangements, obtaining emergency orders for the return of children and specific issues such as changing a child’s name. Her work also involves offering relationship planning advice involving nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. As a member of Resolution, Jennifer is committed to working towards a less combative approach, supporting her clients and their families to reach amicable and practical solutions

Starting her career as a paralegal and qualifying as a solicitor in 2009, Gemma has always practised in family law and has a wealth of expertise and knowledge under her belt. She has provided advice on divorce, separation, injunctions, and financial disputes, and now her work regularly centres around children cases. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme since 2014, she provides advice and representation to children, parents and extended family members in public and private law proceedings.

As a divorce solicitor, family lawyer and Partner at the firm, Elisabeth has a wealth of expertise and knowhow in all elements of divorce and family disputes. She represents a wide client base both nationally and internationally, including landowners, farmers, professionals, sports personalities, celebrities, company directors, business leaders and their spouses. Elisabeth is well versed in dealing with the repercussions of relationship breakdown and is able to skilfully negotiate financial settlements, often involving diverse and high-value portfolios including property, business interests, share schemes, pensions and trusts (on and off-shore). Her work also involves children matters and she acts on behalf of parents, and grandparents in child arrangement cases and financial provision for children. Alongside relationship breakdown, she is also able to offer assistance with wealth protection matters for couples in a relationship including cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and pre-partnership agreements.

With a reputation for building positive relationships, Lucy is a highly skilled family lawyer and divorce solicitor who is passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for her clients. Practising in family law for over 18 years, she has a wide breadth of expertise particularly in relation to financial settlements on divorce and complex children disputes, and holds a Resolution accredited specialism in complex financial and property matters and children law. Lucy’s work also involves divorce, separation, disputes between cohabiting couples, pre-nuptial agreements, and injunctions. She strives hard for her clients, supporting and listening to them during an often anxious and unsettling time, and is a skilled negotiator when required.