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Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2026 : The South
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Strengths
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The team is strong throughout and there is great consistency.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKThe firm has a laser focus on the best way to achieve a client-focused result, which differs in every case. It has the technical ability to be creative and responsive and a real team dynamic.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKFamily Law Partners has a really impressive team at partner and associate level.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKFamily Law Partners has a brilliant reputation. It is known for its collaborative working style, meticulous attention to detail and professionalism.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKThey provided very clear advice which was extremely helpful navigating a confusing and complex process and assisting with decision-making.
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Notable Practitioners
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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople Robert Williams
Robert Williams is an established presence in the region and is regularly instructed on high-value matrimonial finance cases. He is based in the firm's Brighton office and is also an accredited family arbitrator.
He has his finger on the pulse and he gives everything for his clients. He is always fully prepared and is a great tactician.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKRobert Williams has seen everything that there is to see in family law and is a sensible, calming, wise presence.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKRobert is a very experienced lawyer. He's skilful and tactical, fights his client's corner and is an opponent to respect.
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Band 1 
Band 1 Kate Elliott
Kate Elliott regularly handles complex divorce and separation proceedings on behalf of high net worth individuals, including both financial and children-related arrangements.
Kate is very strategic and very focused on the big picture and the long game. She's good at seeing how a case will play out from the beginning and protecting her clients' interests.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKKate has brilliant client care skills.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKKate Elliott is absolutely at top of her game. She's great tactically, is not afraid to fight in court and gets some amazing outcomes. If I was getting divorced she'd be the one I'd go to.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Gemma Hope
Gemma Hope assists clients with complex divorce and financial remedy proceedings, child care arrangements and management of foreign assets.
Gemma is hard-working and very bright.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKGemma is kind and approachable but professional and no-nonsense when necessary. She is a real asset to the firm.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Lisa Burton-Durham
Lisa Burton-Durham has a strong focus on financial remedy and divorce proceedings.
Lisa is one of the best. The combination of her friendly manner but no-nonsense approach when necessary strikes the perfect balance.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKLisa's leadership, tenacity and ability to charm shines through in all that she does.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKLisa is a very good technical lawyer and incredibly good at making the complicated stuff comprehensible to clients.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Hannah Viet
Hannah Viet has considerable experience in divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
Hannah is fundamental to the outcome in each matter I have worked with her on.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKHannah is great. She's unflappable, thoughtful and wise beyond her years.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKHannah is an excellent solicitor. She's highly professional, has excellent legal and procedural knowledge and is a go-to for highly hostile family disputes.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Rachel Nicholl
Rachel Nicholl handles a wide range of family law matters spanning private children work as well as high net worth matrimonial finances cases.
Rachel Nicholl gets really invested in, and passionate about, her cases and clients and that is really helpful for clients to see someone fighting their corner.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKRachel is meticulous in her preparation and an asset on any case.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Christopher Maulkin
Christopher Maulkin has experience dealing with a wide variety of cases. He has particular expertise in complex financial matters.
Christopher Maulkin is an amazing lawyer. His grasp of complex matters is second to none.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKChristopher exudes a great sense of calm that is very helpful. He has a full knowledge of family law and provides advice in a very nice, calm manner.
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Ranked Individuals at Family Law Partners (7)
The South
Robert Williams
Family/Matrimonial
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Family/Matrimonial
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Family/Matrimonial
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Family/Matrimonial
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