Legal Director and an experienced family law solicitor with over 20 years’ experience under his belt, Paul deals with a range of diverse family law cases, from divorce, separation and child law including parental alienation through to property disputes between cohabiting couples and wealth protection matters including pre-nuptial agreements. As a longstanding member of Resolution and trained in both collaborative law and mediation, Paul promotes a constructive approach to resolving family disputes and his aim is to resolve the legal issues relating to relationship breakdown as painlessly as possible. He provides a highly personalised, pragmatic and sensitive approach using his experience to realistically advise clients on their particular and individual circumstances. Paul is a member and treasurer of both the Thames Valley Collaborative Pod and Reading Family Mediation.

With an excellent reputation built over 30 years, Michele has established a strong practice exclusively in family law. Heading up the Family Law Department, she has worked on cases encompassing all areas relating to relationship breakdown with a particular specialism in financial cases, including those of high-net-worth and those with family run companies. Michele is also able to provide advice on pre-marital and separation agreements and disputes relating to arrangements for children. A Resolution member and a trained family mediator, she is focused on providing cost-effective advice to bring about a settlement, reached in a civilised manner, without losing sight of her clients’ interests.

Sought after for his sensitive approach to his family law cases, Lee is a Director at the firm with a career spanning over 20 years. He can assist clients with all family law related matters including divorce, separation, and their associated financial issues, and cohabitee disputes. Lee has held an accredited specialism in complex lower income financial remedies, cohabitation and The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (ToLATA) with Resolution for over 15 years, as well as being a full member. He is also a trained collaborative practitioner and aims for constructive, non-confrontational discussions that consider the needs of the whole family and, in particular, the best interests of the children.

Partner and Head of Family Law at this highly regarded firm, Anne has specialised in divorce and family law for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in dealing with complex cases including those involving companies, trusts and international properties, as well as disputes arising between unmarried couples including claims under Schedule 1 of the Children Act for financial provision and ToLATA. Anne also represents parents and extended family members in challenging children cases, including those with an international aspect, or those involving Social Services and is experienced in dealing with emergency matters at short notice. Her work also involves taking instructions on pre-nuptial and post nuptial agreements and living together agreements. A member of Resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer, Anne firmly believes in resolving family issues in a non-adversarial environment away from the courtroom, allowing her clients to feel empowered to make their own decisions. The 2023 edition of The Legal 500 recognises Anne as a ‘Leading Individual’ and a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ and describes her as a “formidable litigator balanced with a savvy pragmatism”.