UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
Ranked Individuals
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.
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
Its lawyers are always on hand, work punctually and to a high standard.
Laurus has excellent client care and strategic planning of cases.
This firm correctly prides itself on really thorough preparation of their cases both in terms of setting out alleged facts and in ensuring that their clients have clear, firm and fair advice.
The team has first rate attention to detail and understanding of complex information.
Provided by Chambers
Steven Gasser advises on a whole host of disputes centred on private children law, including those that involve child welfare issues and international elements.
Steven is a really naturally gifted lawyer who puts clients at ease.
Steven is one of the most impressive solicitors I have worked with, he works relentlessly to ensure the best outcome for the clients by thorough case preparation and teamwork.
Steven Gasser is an excellent solicitor who instills confidence in his clients that they are being looked after to a very high standard.
Camilla Hooper is a family lawyer and a qualified mediator. She advises on private children law including contested child arrangements orders and cases including serious allegations of abuse.
Camilla Hooper is thorough, responsive and excellent at complex work.
Camilla is very diligent and insightful with a very calm manner.
Camilla is a talented solicitor and mediator.
Ingrid Starcic is a family lawyer and qualified mediator with a great deal of experience in children law. She regularly advises parents on disputes over contact and possible safeguarding issues.
Ingrid is exceptionally bright, tenacious and fiercely loyal to her clients, whilst ensuring she gives clear, correct advice and emotional support throughout the process.
Ingrid is very knowledgeable in all areas of the law and very hard-working.
Head of Family/Children Law
Family/Children Law
Family/Children Law
Provided by Laurus
William Hogg
Jacqueline Fitzgerald
Kirsty Kelleher
Jack McBride
Jon Keeley
Ella Potter
Ingrid Starcic
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