Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 3
About
Provided by TWM Solicitors LLP
The firm enjoys a national reputation for family law. Clients, typically high-net-worth individuals, are drawn from all over the country, as well as from overseas. Services include divorce, separation, civil partnerships, cohabitation, prenuptial agreements and financial aspects, such as maintenance, support for children, property transfers, lump sum orders and pension sharing. All types of injunction are handled, as well as Children Act proceedings, including contact, residence and removal. Particular expertise is provided in cross-border disputes. With fully trained mediators in place, the team is able to help separating couples who prefer to avoid the court route.
Chambers Review
TWM Solicitors is a respected firm in the Surrey area, providing collaborative law and mediation services as well as advice on traditional litigation. The team is adept at handling divorce proceedings and nuptial agreements involving substantial assets, as well as LGBT family and matrimonial matters and TOLATA issues. The firm is also called upon regularly for Schedule 1 applications and other Children Act matters, including contact disputes, leave to remove and international relocation cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"TWM Solicitors is a good quality firm in this space."
"The solicitors have extensive knowledge of the subject area and when I need to speak to other members of staff, they are well-informed of my case."
"At every turn, they are superb with their advice and clear on what needs to happen and the best way to achieve the desired outcome."
"TWM Solicitors is a good quality firm in this space."
"The solicitors have extensive knowledge of the subject area and when I need to speak to other members of staff, they are well-informed of my case."
"At every turn, they are superb with their advice and clear on what needs to happen and the best way to achieve the desired outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Caroline Keeley is head of the family department and is based in Guildford. She is recognised for her expertise across a range of family law work, including nuptial and cohabitation agreements, divorce and Children Act proceedings.
"Caroline is experienced, approachable, sensible and great to work with."
"Caroline Keeley is a tenacious lawyer."
"Caroline is excellent."
Sarah Archibald is a managing associate at TWM Solicitors who is well-regarded for her expertise in matrimonial finance work.
"Sarah was very professional but also personable and wanted to do the best for me and my family."
"Sarah has a real head for complexity and she is pragmatic and robust."
"Sarah was approachable and professional at all times. I had complete faith in her and always understood the process."
Ranked Lawyers at
TWM Solicitors LLP
The South
Members
Provided by TWM Solicitors LLP
Head of Department
Demelza Patricio
Jacky Butt
Jutsin Osei
Rebecca Cozens