I qualified as a Family Law Solicitor in September 2019 and have more than 5 years post-qualified experience. Upon qualification, I joined a family law team in one of the largest and well-known providers of consumer legal services in the UK covering the full breadth of family law work, from low-value asset matters to High Net Worth individuals. The firm was recognised in the Legal 500 as Tier 4 and ‘fantastic’ in their editorial comments.
My experience includes:
- Divorce proceedings
- Separation
- Matrimonial finances
- Child Arrangements, including live with orders, spend time with orders, and relocation
- Cohabitation disputes
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Civil partnerships
- Domestic abuse
My approach to family law matters is amicable and constructive, as I firmly believe this produces the best long-term outcomes for all involved. I have a warm, friendly approach with my clients, coupled with a robust progression of cases and clear advice. I always ensure my client understands the options available to them from the outset, as well as the likely costs estimates, so that they can make an informed decision on the best next steps for their personal circumstances.
In 2021, I was interviewed across numerous TV and radio shows and provided comments in written news articles on the introduction of new legislation relating to the prevention of revenge porn. These included a live interview on Sky News TV, radio shows such as BBC radio, and articles in the Daily Mirror, Mail Online UK, and Metro.
"Revenge porn" refers to the sharing of intimate, sexual images or videos of a person without their consent, typically by an ex-partner, to cause distress or harm. It is also known as “image-based sexual abuse”. The law was amended as of 29 June 2021, and now it is also an offence to make threats to share intimate images. This is included under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. It means it is illegal to threaten to disclose a private sexual photograph or film in which another person appears, with the intention of causing distress to that individual. It does not matter whether the images actually exist or not. Those found guilty of it can be sentenced to up to 2 years in prison and a fine. Research by the law firm I worked for at the time (Slater and Gordon) showed that 15% of 2,006 people surveyed said they had suffered a sexual image being shared without their consent, compared to 8% two years ago.
I cannot wait to have complete flexibility around my schedule. I am really looking forward to being able to focus exclusively on providing the best possible service to each individual client, taking the time to consider strategy and nurture their case. I will also be building up my experience in more complex or unique cases, all without the monthly worry of hitting a billing target.