About

Provided by Laurus

The Laurus Family team is recognised for its expertise across the full spectrum of family and children law, with particular strength in high-value financial remedy work, private children matters, and cases involving complex international elements. The department regularly advises high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals, and public figures, often in matters that are high-conflict, reputationally sensitive, or emotionally complex.

Known for its strategic and empathetic approach, the team frequently handles cases involving business interests, trust structures, cross-border divorce, child abduction, and international elements. The department is also highly experienced in advising on pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, and children cases involving relocation or allegations of domestic abuse, including those requiring fact-finding hearings.

Laurus places strong emphasis on alternative dispute resolution. The team includes two Family Mediation Council–accredited mediators, collaborative lawyers, and maintains active membership of Resolution, the Family Mediation Council, and other key professional bodies. This depth of experience enables the firm to resolve many matters outside of court where appropriate, while remaining a formidable presence in litigation when needed.

Chambers Review

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Family/Children Law - London (Firms)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Laurus has an experienced family team well able to advise on the most complex Children Act disputes and safeguarding issues. The team assists clients with applications for and variations to child arrangements orders as well as supporting parents who are refuting or bringing allegations of abuse, domestic violence and substance misuse.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven Gasser
3
Steven Gasser
Head of Family/Children Law
3
Band 3
Steven Gasser is co-founder of Laurus and director of the family law team. He advises on a whole host of disputes centred on private children law, including those that involve child welfare issues and international elements.

He has a real skill in that he does everything with a smile, which distracts opponents from the fact he is a fantastic lawyer. His manner is effectively disarming.

It is clear to me that Steven really does go above and beyond.

Steven has really impeccable judgement, but puts on a fight when he needs to.

Ingrid Starcic
Ingrid Starcic
Associates to watch
Ingrid Starcic is a senior associate and a qualified family mediator with a great deal of experience in children law. She regularly advises parents on disputes over contact and possible safeguarding issues.

Ingrid really fights for her clients. She gives them realistic advice and fights their corner for them.

The most dedicated, conscientious solicitor you could imagine, whose attention to detail is extraordinary. She is fantastic with clients and has their interests firmly at heart.

Ingrid is just amazing and provided clear strong advocacy while being sensitive and compassionate to my situation.

Ranked Lawyers at
Laurus

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Family/Children Law

Steven Gasser
3
Steven Gasser
Head of Family/Children Law
3
Band 3
Ingrid Starcic
Ingrid Starcic
Associates to watch

Members

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Ella Potter

Jack McBride

Jacqueline Fitzgerald

Jon Keeley

Kirsty Kelleher

Steven Gasser

Steven Gasser

Head of Department