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 has been rated as a Leading Expert in the top tier of the two leading legal directories for over 25 years, recognising his 30 years of experience in family law
Meet AndrewPartner
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 MikePartner
Claire is recognised for her technical knowledge and meticulous attention to detail and provides excellent client care, is calm, empathetic and focused
Meet ClaireSenior Associate Solicitor
Ellen’s expertise encompasses cases involving businesses, property portfolios, private equity interests and shares, inherited wealth and family trust structures
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 Solicitor and Professional Support Lawyer
Michelle’s brings her significant and valuable experience to the training and career development of junior team members
Meet MichelleSenior Solicitor and Head of Children Law Department
Mel specialises in arrangements for children after separation, Special Guardianship orders, adoption and child welfare issues involving social services
Meet MelanieAssociate 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
Michael brings his wide-ranging depth of experience including complex children cases where mental health and parental alienation issues are a factor
Meet MichaelAssociate Solicitor
Jodi specialises in cases involving children including relocation, abduction and domestic abuse. She also sits on the Fostering Panel.
Meet JodiAssociate Solicitor
Hannah considers her approachability and communication skills to be her key qualities and understands that building a level of trust is essential
Meet HannahAssociate Solicitor
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 advises on complex financial disputes, private law child arrangements and pre/post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements
Meet EmmaSolicitor
Sky has a wide range of experience in family law including divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
Meet SkySolicitor
Rachel qualified as a solicitor in November 2024 after graduating with a first class honours degree in Law prior to joining Hall Brown in February 2020
Meet RachelTrainee Solicitor
Rebekah is currently undertaking her training contract and is developing expertise across all areas of family law, including divorce, finances and children matters
Meet RebekahTrainee Legal Executive
Kirsty assists senior fee earners across all the firms’ offices in all aspects of divorce, financial remedy and children matters
Meet KirstyTrainee Solicitor
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
Phoebe joined Hall Brown in March 2024 and brings with her an empathetic and pragmatic approach as a result of working on mental health cases in serious injury law
Meet PhoebeParalegal
Cara graduated from The University of Liverpool with a first-class honours degree in Law and completed her LPC at BPP university with a distinction
Meet CaraChief 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 WillOperations and Senior Office Manager
Jo is a highly experienced multi-award winning Operations and Office Manager with over 35 years’ experience, specialising in family law for over 30 years
Meet JoSecretarial Manager and Legal PA
Eve has spent her career as a legal secretary and has specialised in family law for 27 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 24 years.
Meet LisaLegal 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 GillianAccounts Manager
Annelise has worked in the legal sector since 2008 and is a highly efficient, experienced and enthusiastic member of the team.
Meet AnneliseAccounts Executive
Catherine joined Hall Brown in July 2024 and is a highly experienced accounts executive, having worked in the legal sector since 2012
Meet CatherineAccounts Executive
Georgia is a conscientious, hardworking, positive and driven individual who thrives in a busy office environment
Meet GeorgiaArchiving and Office Administrator
Victoria has a very keen eye for detail, thrives in an office environment and prides herself on her efficiency and proactiveness.
Meet Victoria