Highly recommended by clients for her efficiency, professionalism and vast knowledge of family law, Sharon is a talented and highly competent family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Head of the Family Department with over 27 years’ experience, she handles a broad spectrum of matters with particular expertise in resolving complex financial disputes for married and cohabiting couples. Her caseload also involves advising clients on wealth protection matters including pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, businesses and asset preservation. Sharon aims to support her clients in resolving their disputes amicably and constructively and offers sensible, practical advice. Where possible, she helps her clients avoid court proceedings but has a wealth of litigation experience if formal action is required.

Prompt and professional, giving focus and setting priorities in navigating a relationship breakdown, Lindsey has specialised in family law since 1992. A Director in the Family & Divorce team, she provides astute advice on divorce, financial disputes arising from a separation, including pension provision, pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, claims for capital provision for children, child arrangements and domestic abuse injunctions. Lindsey holds Resolution membership as well as being an accredited specialist in complex lower income financial remedies and domestic abuse. Her aim is to help clients find non-confrontational and constructive ways to resolve disputes rather than proceeding straight to a costly and stressful court hearing.

Approaching her cases with empathy and common sense, Alyson has worked in family and matrimonial law for over 30 years, specialising in the areas of divorce and financial remedy, financial advice in cohabitation cases, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and private children proceedings. A member of Resolution, a collaborative lawyer and family mediator, Alyson is able to assist separating clients and couples by encouraging discussion and dialogue in a non-confrontational and cost-effective way to reach the best possible outcome for them and their children. She is also a Partner and Head of the Family Law department.

A highly regarded solicitor in the field of family law and Chief Executive Officer at this award-winning law firm, Donna ensures that clients receive smooth, efficient, expert legal advice and service. Offering a wealth of experience in all matters pertaining to the breakdown of a relationship, she is particularly skilled in cases relating to children and has been involved in a number of reported cases – all of which demanded deep legal expertise and precision. Donna is a member of the International Child Abduction Panel, and is appointed through the Central Authority to represent left behind parents in child abduction cases. She is also able to take instructions from the respondents to proceedings, and has acted for guardians in international child abduction cases. Donna is also a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and uses her sensitivity, empathy and diligence to support vulnerable children and young people through an emotionally and challenging time in their lives.

Known for his empathy and good legal mind, Sean is a highly capable and experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 35 years’ experience of family law work. His cases cover all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce and separation, children issues, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes and injunctions. Offering clear and precise advice, Sean aims to help his clients look at all options available to them whilst providing practical solutions and has a firm approach when negotiating settlements or representing both privately paying and legally aided clients in court. He is a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and the Children Law Accreditation Scheme

With vast experience under her belt as a Partner and Head of Family Departments at numerous law firms, Michelle set up her own specialist family law firm which has received a number of accolades including ‘Family Law Team of the Year’ and ‘Leading Firm’ in The Legal 500 directory. Offering a bespoke service and exceptional advice and representation, she has quickly earned her reputation as a go-to divorce solicitor and family lawyer for all matters relating to relationship breakdown, divorce, children and financial disputes between couples. She regularly acts for high-net-worth clients and those in the media spotlight, including those in the sporting and music industries, often recommended by other clients, former judges and barristers for her astute judgement and tenacious grasp of the details of a case. Building an excellent reputation in the Chesterfield area, she also acts for clients both nationwide and internationally.

An award-winning family law expert, Demelza has a strong reputation for tackling complex family cases, representing both UK and international clients. Partner and Head of the Family Department, she advises on all aspects of separation and divorce and its implications, including finances, children issues and proceedings, injunctions and domestic abuse and disputes between unmarried couples. Her work also involves wealth protection matters in the form of advising on and drafting pre-nuptial agreements. With an aim to avoid litigation and treating court proceedings as a last resort, Demelza is a collaborative lawyer, a trained mediator and a Resolution member and is able to offer support and guidance to couples in dispute, working with their lawyers as a team to resolve issues amicably.

A longstanding member of the firm since 1990, Michaela is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team. She has extensive expertise in guiding clients through family breakdown, with the majority of her work relating to finances and arrangements for children following separation or divorce. A dedicated member of Resolution, an accredited specialist and a trained collaborative lawyer, Michaela’s aim is to always find positive, constructive solutions and outcomes for her clients and their children but also has the tenacity to take matters through the court process where cases do not settle. She is also treasurer of South Yorkshire Regional Resolution and a Resolution Together Specialist. Noted in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500’s Hall of Fame, Michaela is described as “hugely experienced” and “absolutely brilliant”.

Committed to providing a high level of client care and realistic, sensible advice, Richard is a stand-out family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Handling a range of issues pertaining to the separated family, his work includes divorce, financial matters, nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes and a variety of children matters. As an advocate of alternative dispute resolution options and a qualified mediator and collaborative lawyer, Richard believes firmly in the benefits of non-court resolution and seeks to find solutions which are constructive, child-focused and fair. If court proceedings cannot be avoided, he is also a confident and skilled advocate and sensitively guides clients through the often daunting prospect of the court process. Richard is also accredited by The Law Society as an expert in family law and is a member of Resolution.