About
Provided by Amphlett Lissimore
Specialist Expertise and Accreditation
- Estella Newbold-Brown, Head of Family Law and a Resolution Accredited Specialist, is widely recognised for her expertise in complex financial cases and child relocation matters.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.