I am a partner in the Family team having specialised in family law for over 30 years. My areas of expertise include:

• negotiating financial settlements on divorce and marriage breakdown;
• complex children matters including private law, special guardianship, adoption, maintenance claims;
• Schedule 1 Children Act claims (applying and defending); obtaining housing and lump sums for single mothers on behalf of children;
• pre and post nuptial agreements (same and opposite sex);
• civil partnership dissolution;
• mediation and collaborative law;
• acting for clients in arbitration; and
• bringing/defending claims after an overseas divorce (Part III claims).

I am able to help clients choose the right options for them and because of my various skills I am able to help, whether as a court advocate, mediator or collaborative lawyer. I am solution focused and give total commitment to clients in helping them to achieve their desired outcomes.

I have vast experience in dealing with complex financial cases with both a national and international element.  I have represented clients including high profile business people, the judiciary, landowners, trustees, media stars and international sportsmen. I am the regular ‘go to’ person for many lawyers who have personal problems and so that should speak volumes. I realise that for people with significant wealth choosing the right lawyer is essential. If you or your partner fit that profile I am always happy to give an initial overview on a no obligation basis.

Although based in Hampshire, many of my clients come from far and wide.  A great deal of my work is London based, where many clients welcome paying regional rates for quality advice.  I am happy to meet clients in London or arrange consultations via Zoom.  I am the most senior member of the team and formerly head of department.  As well as dealing with day to day family issues, I also sit on the board of the firm responsible for implementing the firm’s strategy.

I sit on the Training Committee of Resolution and was involved in the production of the DVD “Managing Difficult Divorce Relationships”.  I regularly put together training programmes for other members of the profession.

I have featured in the City Wealth Leaders List since its inception and have been awarded a 3 star rating in the 2020 edition, a rarity for someone practising in this region.