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Amphlett Lissimore

Family/Matrimonial: Mediators

UK Guide 2026 : The South

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Amphlett Lissimore

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Specialist Expertise and Accreditation

  • Alice Brett, a Law Society Family Law Accredited Solicitor, advises high-net-worth clients in financial disputes for married and unmarried couples. Her work also includes prenuptial agreements involving trusts.
  • Samantha O’Dwyer is a long-standing member of the Law Society’s Advanced Family Law Panel, accredited in both financial and children’s matters.
  • Emily Prince specialises in high-value financial cases with international elements, often involving Italy, Ireland, France, Turkey, and the UAE.

Mediation and Dispute Resolution

Both Alice Brett and Samantha O’Dwyer are family mediators. Samantha qualified as an Accredited Family Mediator in 2022 and regularly conducts MIAMs (Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings). Sam, also a Hybrid Mediator and trained in Child Inclusive Mediation, brings over 25 years of experience and deep community ties in West Wickham.

Client-Centred Approach

The Family Department prides itself on combining legal expertise with empathy, clarity, and foresight. The team helps clients anticipate possible outcomes and develop realistic, forward-looking strategies tailored to their circumstances.

Clients consistently praise the department’s professionalism and transparent communication.

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What the Team is Known For

Amphlett Lissimore has a number of offices in key locations such as Croydon, Bromley, Richmond and West Wickham. The firm has a strong family law team advising on divorce and financial remedy, Children Act matters and TOLATA claims. It is well placed to offer clients alternative options for resolving family disputes, particularly mediation.

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Strengths

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  • They have a sensible approach to cases, seem on top of the details and are able to respond promptly to correspondence to take matters forward in a commercial and amicable way.

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  • They have a strong belief in client well-being and provide sound legal advice.

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  • They provide straightforward and clear advice as well as good and timely communications.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Estella Newbold-Brown
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    Estella Newbold-Brown

    Estella Newbold-Brown has notable experience advising clients in relation to complex and high-value financial remedy cases.

    • Estella Newbold-Brown is a very clear communicator but also accessible and sensitive to the personal impact of going through the legal process.

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    • Estella is incredibly forward-thinking and a warm and generous character. She has an excellent leadership style and is very knowledgeable.

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    • Estella is personable and easy to work with. She adopts a commercial and pragmatic approach to cases and has an eye for detail.

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  • Samantha O'Dwyer
    Samantha O'Dwyer

    Samantha O'Dwyer

    Samantha O'Dwyer is an accredited mediator who assist clients in resolving disputes pertaining both to finance and children arrangements following divorce and separation.

    • Samantha is an excellent, intelligent and knowledgeable lawyer with empathy and a strong vision of family justice.

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    • Samantha O’Dwyer is a professional, dedicated and conscientious lawyer who guides clients every step of the way.

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