Family/Matrimonial
Thames Valley
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Natalie Lester
UK 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Debenhams Ottaway
UK
Practice Areas
Natalie is a partner in our highly successful divorce and family law team, helping clients on all aspects of family law, particularly, divorce, separation, financial settlements and associated issues concerning children arrangements. She has extensive experience in the division of assets when couples separate, whether they are married, in a civil partnership or co-habiting. Natalie represents a wide range of clients including, business owners, high profile and wealthy individuals and she regularly deals with mid-high value cases in divorce and financial matters.
Career
• Trained and worked in London
• Joined Debenhams Ottaway in December 2016, made senior lawyer in 2021, made partner in 2023.
Professional Memberships
Natalie is
• an Accredited Resolution Specialist in Complex Financial Remedies and Cohabitation
• a member of Jurismus
• a member of Resolution and the Hertfordshire Law Society
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Family/Matrimonial - Thames Valley
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Natalie Lester is well placed to assist clients with financial remedy proceedings, often involving overseas assets, as well as disputes concerning child arrangements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Natalie is a highly experienced lawyer providing fair, realistic and strategic advice.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionNatalie always offers a strong and highly skilled service to her clients.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionNatalie Lester is a joy to work with. She is very capable and will not give in easily.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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