Our People - London 

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.

  Sam Hall  

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 Sam

  James Brown  

Managing 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 James

  Izzy Walsh  

Partner/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 Izzy

  Catherine Bell  

Consultant

Catherine advises on all aspects of family law, specialising in the financial complexities of divorce and acting for high net worth individuals

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  Alice Rogers  

Senior Associate Solicitor

Alice specialises in complex high value financial settlements, international and variation cases and private children law proceedings

Meet Alice

  Emma Dewhurst  

Senior Associate Solicitor

Emma specialises in complex child arrangement disputes, domestic and international relocation, abduction, domestic abuse, surrogacy and adoption

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  Rachael Brownlee  

Associate Solicitor

Rachael advises and represents clients on all aspects of divorce and dissolution, financial settlements, child arrangement matters and cohabitation disputes.

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  Rebekah Edwards  

Associate Solicitor

Rebekah Edwards (nee King) deals with high value financial settlements with complex business structures, international elements or jurisdictional disputes

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  Matthew Hodgson  

Solicitor

Matthew has significant experience working with Elite Athletes, particularly professional footballers, and prides himself on his discretion and professionalism

Meet Matthew

  Allie Pitchford  

Solicitor

Allie advises and represents clients on all aspects of divorce and dissolution, financial settlements and child arrangement matters

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  Savannah Davies  

Solicitor

Savannah brings her dedication and passion working on high net worth cases, complex financial remedy disputes and sensitive children act proceedings

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  Alexandra Marshall  

Trainee Solicitor

Alexandra achieved a First Class degree in International Relations at the University of Exeter and assists on a variety of areas of family law

Meet Alexandra

  Sophie Ferguson  

Paralegal

Sophie joined Hall Brown in October 2024, having previously worked as a divorce and family paralegal at another firm in London.

Meet Sophie

  Jessie Watkins  

Office 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.

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  Adel Stone  

Legal Secretary

Adel thrives in fast-paced environments and is dedicated to providing exceptional support to enhance the overall effectiveness of the legal team

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