Every member of Hall Brown Family Law has been handpicked from a top family law team with the aim of offering clients fantastic service, a no-nonsense approach and the best possible outcome. Each of our lawyers is a member of Resolution, an organisation committed to non-confrontational solutions to divorce, separation and other family law issues.
Senior Partner
Sam is a founding partner of Hall Brown, an independently ranked leading expert and is listed as one of the top 10 family lawyers in the country.
Meet SamManaging Partner
James is a founding partner of Hall Brown and is one of only a handful of family lawyers to represent a client in the Supreme Court.
Meet JamesPartner
Andrew is a Leading Expert who brings over 25 years of experience and has won multiple awards which recognise his skills and technical expertise.
Meet AndrewPartner/Head of London
Izzy is the head of Hall Brown’s London office, a member of the British Russian Law Association, British Ukrainian Law Association and the International Bar Association.
Meet IzzyConsultant
Martin is recognised as being a Leading Expert in Family Law and is well known for his empathy, accessibility and commitment to helping clients.
Meet MartinPartner/Head of Sheffield
Alison is the head of Hall Brown’s Sheffield office, has over 20 years’ experience and is ranked as Band 1 in Chambers & Partners and Tier 1 in Legal 500
Meet AlisonPartner
Beth Wilkins has been a family lawyer for over 30 years, working for a large cross section of clients and is described as the “doyenne of family law”.
Meet BethPartner
Mike has specialised in the law relating to children for over 35 years and is ranked in the Legal 500’s top tier, having a reputation for finding positive solutions.
Meet MikeConsultant
Catherine advises on all aspects of family law, specialising in the financial complexities of divorce and acting for high net worth individuals
Meet CatherinePartner
Claire is an expert in her field and has significant experience in dealing with complex financial settlements including companies, offshore assets and trusts.
Meet ClairePartner/Head of Leeds
Laura specialises in financial remedy proceedings and gives concise, straightforward advice and seeks to ‘cut through the detail’. She speaks French fluently.
Meet LauraPartner/Head of Children Family Law Team
Katie is known for her clear and structured approach, her meticulous preparation, her exceptional level of client care and is a well respected advocate.
Meet KatiePartner
Suzanne is an experienced family lawyer who since 1990 practised as a barrister amassing particular expertise in children’s law matters
Meet SuzanneSenior Associate Solicitor
Abigail eases clients through complex legal problems and deals with all aspects of family law, specialising in resolving high net worth financial disputes on divorce.
Meet AbigailSenior Associate Solicitor
Alice specialises in complex high value financial settlements, international and variation cases and private children law proceedings
Meet AliceSenior Associate Solicitor
Ellen has a wealth of experience dealing with high value financial settlements, complex family trust structures and cases with an international element
Meet EllenSenior Solicitor
Naomi has been a specialist family solicitor for over 10 years and gives clear, practical advice and works tirelessly to get the best results for her clients.
Meet NaomiSenior Solicitor
Michelle’s approach is constructive, pragmatic and proactive; she prides herself on delivering a bespoke service for all clients, focusing on their individual needs
Meet MichelleSenior Solicitor
Mel specialises in children law including Special Guardianship orders, adoption and child welfare issues and is a member of the Law Society Children Panel.
Meet MelanieAssociate Solicitor
Sarah advises on all aspects of divorce and dissolution, high value complex financial settlements, child arrangement and cohabitation disputes.
Meet SarahAssociate Solicitor
Emma forms part of the children team in Manchester and London is committed to adopting an amicable and non-confrontational approach for her clients.
Meet EmmaAssociate Solicitor and Mediator
Judith has experience dealing with cases including complex financial cases, pre/post-nups and has obtained invaluable exposure to tax planning and wills
Meet JudithAssociate Solicitor
Rachael advises and represents clients on all aspects of divorce and dissolution, financial settlements, child arrangement matters and cohabitation disputes.
Meet RachaelAssociate Solicitor
Louise has a particular interest in private children cases with a specific skill in surrogacy law and experience in cases involving substance and alcohol misuse
Meet LouiseAssociate Solicitor
Holly has a wide range of experience in all aspects of family law including cases with assets and income of high value and complex children cases
Meet HollySolicitor
Hannah deals with all aspects of divorce and separation, financial settlements and child arrangements and strives to provide a first class service to all clients
Meet HannahSolicitor
Hannah considers her approachability and communication skills to be her key qualities and understands that building a level of trust is essential
Meet HannahSolicitor
Rebekah qualified as a solicitor in August 2020 having secured an upper second class with honours in her LLB excelling in the Family Law module.
Meet RebekahSolicitor
Mollie is committed to resolving family disputes in a constructive and cost-effective manner outside of the court setting where appropriate and possible
Meet MollieSolicitor
Jodi joined the team in July 2018 having completed her law degree at BPP whilst simultaneously working full time. She also sits on the Fostering Panel.
Meet JodiSolicitor
Matthew completed his LPC and Masters in Legal Studies at the University of Law in Bristol in July 2019, achieving a distinction in both
Meet MatthewTrainee Solicitor
Emma joined Hall Brown in September 2020 after recently graduating with a first class honours degree in Law from Durham University.
Meet EmmaParalegal
Sky provides the best client care and support whilst ensuring clients are happy and at ease and is currently also simultaneously studying at the University of Law
Meet SkyParalegal
Rachel graduated with a first class honours degree in Law from the University of Manchester prior to joining Hall Brown in February 2020
Meet RachelParalegal
Edward endeavours to provide the best advice and support for his clients, whilst ensuring they are comfortable with the legal process.
Meet EdwardParalegal
Heidi graduated with a 2.1 in Politics from the University of Leeds and is currently studying the GDL at the University of Law
Meet HeidiParalegal
Savannah achieved a first class in her undergraduate at the University of Manchester in Theology, Philosophy and Ethics before joining Hall Brown in October 2021
Meet SavannahParalegal
Jacob graduated with a degree in French and achieved an MA in Law, including a Distinction in a family law dissertation before joining Hall Brown in October 2021
Meet JacobParalegal
Hayley advises on fraud litigation in the family context, surrogacy, Hague applications and securing equal parental rights for same sex partners.
Meet HayleySenior Office Manager
Jo is a highly experienced award winning office manager/PA with over 30 years’ experience and who has specialised in family law for over 25 years
Meet JoLegal Secretary/Assistant Office Manager (Manchester)
Eve has spent her career as a legal secretary and has specialised in family law for 21 years meaning she is familiar with all stages of the legal process.
Meet EveLegal Secretary
Hayley has worked for a number of family solicitors at varying levels for 13 years and has also successfully achieved her CILEX qualification.
Meet HayleyLegal Secretary
Catherine’s knowledge and expertise of family law legal process allows her to provide support with both confidence and with the highest quality.
Meet CathyLegal Secretary
Lisa is a highly experienced legal secretary, having spent her whole career in law and specialising in family law for the last 15 years.
Meet LisaLegal Secretary/Office Manager (London)
Jessie joined Hall Brown in February 2019 and has over five year’s family law experience and is highly efficient to help clients to the best of her ability
Meet JessieLegal Secretary
Gill has worked in the legal sector since 1989, working for a family law solicitors and then within a court of protection firm before joining Hall Brown in April 2019.
Meet GillianLegal Secretary/Office Manager (Leeds)
Sidney is a highly experienced legal secretary having spent her entire working life of 30 years in law and has developed a strong passion for Family Law
Meet SidneyAccounts Executive
Margaret is a highly experienced accounts executive having spent her whole working life in solicitors’ accounts and works to the highest standard.
Meet MargaretAccounts Executive
Annelise has worked in the legal sector since 2008 and is a highly efficient, experienced and enthusiastic member of the team.
Meet AnneliseAccounts Executive
Georgia joined Hall Brown in March 2020 and is a hardworking, positive and driven individual who thrives in a busy office Environment.
Meet GeorgiaArchiving and Office Administrator
Victoria joined the team in October 2020. She thrives in an office environment and prides herself on her efficiency and proactiveness.
Meet Victoria