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 30 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 KatieConsultant
Zoe has nearly 30 years’ experience and is particularly well known for representing high net worth clients and/or those with complex financial arrangements
Meet ZoeSenior Associate Solicitor
Alice specialises in complex high value financial settlements, international and variation cases and private children law proceedings
Meet AliceSenior Associate Solicitor
Ellen assists on high value and complex financial settlements which often involve business assets, family trust structures and cases with an international element.
Meet EllenSenior Associate Solicitor
Maddy is a Resolution accredited expert in complex higher income financial remedies and cohabitation & TOLATA and advises on all aspects of private family law
Meet MadelaineSenior Associate Solicitor
Melanie specialises in complex financial settlement cases and has a particular interest in wealth protection in the form of pre-nups/cohabitation agreements
Meet MelanieSenior Associate Solicitor
Sarah advises on all aspects of divorce and dissolution, high value complex financial settlements, child arrangement and cohabitation disputes.
Meet SarahSenior Associate 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 EmmaSenior Solicitor and Professional Support Lawyer
Abigail is a central resource at the firm training and developing the junior members of the team and providing professional legal support across the firm
Meet AbigailSenior 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 arrangements for children after separation, Special Guardianship orders, adoption and child welfare issues involving social services
Meet MelanieAssociate 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 HollyAssociate Solicitor
Rachel advises and represents clients on all aspects of divorce and dissolution, financial settlements, pre and post nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes
Meet RachelAssociate Solicitor
Rebekah Edwards (nee King) deals with high value financial settlements with complex business structures, international elements or jurisdictional disputes
Meet RebekahAssociate Solicitor
Michael brings his wide-ranging depth of experience including complex cases where mental health and parental alienation issues are a factor
Meet MichaelAssociate Solicitor
Bronwyn goes the extra mile for her clients and offers valuable support alongside her straightforward advice every step of the way
Meet BronwynSolicitor
Hannah considers her approachability and communication skills to be her key qualities and understands that building a level of trust is essential
Meet HannahSolicitor
Jodi specialises in cases involving children including relocation, abduction and domestic abuse. She also sits on the Fostering Panel.
Meet JodiSolicitor
Matthew qualified as a solicitor in March 2022 after achieving a distinction in both his LPC and Masters in Legal Studies at the University of Law in Bristol
Meet MatthewSolicitor
Hayley advises on fraud litigation in the family context, surrogacy, Hague applications and securing equal parental rights for same sex partners.
Meet HayleySolicitor
Hannah also has a particular interest in company assets and helping clients achieve a financial settlement with their business interests in mind
Meet HannahSolicitor
Emma has recently completed her training contact with Hall Brown and is now developing her expertise across divorce, finances and children matters
Meet EmmaSolicitor
Allie advises and represents clients on all aspects of divorce and dissolution, financial settlements and child arrangement matters
Meet AllieTrainee Solicitor
Sky is studying the LPC whilst completing her Training Contract and assists senior fee earners in all aspects of divorce, financial remedy and children matters
Meet SkyTrainee Solicitor
Rachel is now completing her Training Contract having graduated with a first class honours degree in Law prior to joining Hall Brown in February 2020
Meet RachelTrainee Solicitor
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 SavannahTrainee Solicitor
Rebekah graduated from The University of Manchester with a first class degree in Sociology and Criminology and has completed her GDL at the University of Law.
Meet RebekahTrainee Solicitor
Alexandra achieved a First Class degree in International Relations at the University of Exeter before going on to study the GDL, achieving distinctions in all modules.
Meet AlexandraTrainee Solicitor
Hannah joined the firm in September 2022 and brings her brings her experience and passion working as a paralegal, acting for high net worth individuals
Meet HannahTrainee Legal Executive
Kirsty assists senior fee earners across all the firms’ offices in all aspects of divorce, financial remedy and children matters
Meet KirstyParalegal
Eleanor joined the firm in June 2022, having graduated with a Law degree from Oxford University and was an ambassador for Oxford Women in Law,
Meet EleanorParalegal
Anna joined the firm in May 2023 and brings her knowledge working as a paralegal specialising in the law relating to children
Meet AnnaParalegal
Megan achieved a first class degree in Law at Sheffield Hallam University and prides herself on her compassionate nature
Meet MeganParalegal
Isobel joined the firm in September 2023 and is currently studying with CILEX for her level 3 paralegal qualification in family law.
Meet IsobelChief Financial and Operations Officer
Will has 15 years’ experience in finance leadership roles in consumer-facing businesses and brings a personal and inclusive approach to financial management
Meet WillSenior Office Manager
Jo is a highly experienced multi-award winning office manager/PA with over 35 years’ experience and has specialised in family law for over 30 years
Meet JoLegal Secretary/Assistant Office Manager (Manchester)
Eve has spent her career as a legal secretary and has specialised in family law for 22 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 over 15 years and has also successfully achieved her CILEX qualification.
Meet HayleyLegal Secretary
Catherine’s 15 year 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 18 years.
Meet LisaOffice Manager/Legal Secretary (London)
Jessie joined in February 2019, has over 10 years’ family law experience and is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs.
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 GillianOffice Manager/Legal Secretary (Leeds)
Kelly has over 18 years of PA and Secretarial experience and enjoys coordinating a number of different projects and taking care of client relationships
Meet KellyLegal Secretary/Office Administrator
Jo joined Hall Brown in March 2023 and has worked as a family law legal secretary for 39 years, giving her many years of experience and knowledge
Meet JoanneAccounts 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
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
Georgia joined Hall Brown in March 2020 and is a hardworking, positive and driven individual who thrives in a busy office environment
Meet GeorgiaAccounts Executive
Jordan joined Hall Brown in November 2023 having worked as a Legal cashier since 2008 in various other law firms
Meet JordanArchiving 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