Family/Matrimonial

Managing partner Elspeth Thomson is well respected in the market for her extensive experience advising on both public and private children law, including complex issues surrounding adoption and surrogacy.

Elspeth Thomson is intelligent and pragmatic. She gives advice clearly, sympathetically and in a practical way.

Lesley Monkhouse is well regarded for her ability to handle difficult public children matters, including cases involving sexual abuse and non-accidental injuries.

Lesley was able to digest a lot of factual information and get to the important issues. She was very impressive.

Lesley is universally respected for her expertise and has exceptionally sound judgement.

Lesley Monkhouse is very good with clients. She puts them at ease, reassures them about the process and doesn't give them false hope.

Claire Hunter regularly undertakes complex care proceedings and has particular experience representing children.

Claire is able to digest high volumes of information quickly and represents clients to the best of her ability.

Claire gets to grips with complex matters quickly and is approachable and easy to contact.

Lucy Mead is head of family law at David Gray Solicitors and is noted for her experience advising on complex financial settlements, including those involving businesses and assets. She also acts for guardians and children in care proceedings.

Lucy's knowledge and ability to explain complex issues is fantastic.