Department profile
DMH Stallard LLP

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : The South


DMH Stallard LLP

Rankings

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Family/Matrimonial - The South

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

DMH Stallard advises on a broad range of family and matrimonial law matters, both contentious and non-contentious. It has expertise in handling inheritance claims and TOLATA proceedings as well as financial remedy cases, with additional strength in cohabitation and nuptial agreements. The team acts on child care aspects of divorce and separation cases, as well as on domestic violence cases. It has offices across the South East, including Brighton, Horsham and Guildford.

Strengths

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  • Each member of the team is extremely competent and knowledgeable in their field of expertise.

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  • All members of the team are very impressive indeed. They are prepared to take calculated risks and are kind and understanding.

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  • This firm has incredible experience and is readily equipped to deal with all matters, from the most basic to the thorniest.

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  • DMH Stallard has a thorough understanding of the complexities of matrimonial issues and the insight of experience to get to the heart of the matter and give sound legal advice.

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  • It is an easily contactable, powerful, knowledgeable and supportive team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Mark Rennie
    Band 2Mark Rennie

    Mark Rennie

    Mark Rennie has a broad family law practice that covers both financial remedies and Children Act proceedings related to divorce.

    • Mark is a total rock for his clients. He's unflappable, completely determined to do the absolute best, utterly meticulous and a supreme tactician.

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    • He's a really experienced, skilful family lawyer who is quick thinking and really defends the client's corner.

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  • Band 4Samantha Jago
    Band 4Samantha Jago

    Samantha Jago

    Samantha Jago advises on a range of financial remedy proceedings, including cases with complex tax and pensions aspects, as well as Children Act matters.

    • Samantha is clearly highly experienced, approachable, responsive and empathetic.

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    • Samantha Jago is very client-focused and extremely pragmatic.

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    • Samantha is a great solicitor. She is one of the best people to be in a team with and clients always know that she is on their side without her losing objectivity.

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  • Up and ComingJoanna Potbury
    Up and ComingJoanna Potbury

    Joanna Potbury

    Joanna Potbury specialises in matrimonial finance work, including divorce proceedings and wealth protection agreements, as well as handling private children cases.

    • I love working with Joanna. She has a very reassuring but also honest, direct and open character, which I find helpful.

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