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We handle all types of divorce case in England, from straightforward to complex.

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About The Team

We are a specialist divorce and international divorce family law team, advising clients in the United Kingdom (specifically England and Wales) and throughout the world. We have a very people–orientated approach to working with clients. Henry Brookman has practised law for over 45 years, and our team has a wide range of skills and expertise. We are recommended by the Legal 500 and have been awarded the Law Society’s quality mark, Lexcel.

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Philip Morton

Recommended by The Legal 500, Philip is an expert in all areas of family law, including domestic and international financial disputes, fraud and commercial dispute resolution.

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Henry Brookman

With over 45 years' experience, Henry Brookman is the senior member of the team. He is described by The Legal 500 as ‘shrewd, savvy, sagacious and highly experienced’.

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Natasha Slabas

Expert in all areas of family law, often involving cases that have an international element, including work in relation to financial settlements following divorce.

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Mark Rennie

Mark is the Group Head of the Horsham Family Law team. He specialises in all areas of matrimonial law, including complex divorce and financial disputes, and is recommended by The Legal 500.

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Nigel Winter

A highly experienced solicitor, Nigel has expertise in collaborative law, divorce, contested litigation, relationship agreements, and children matters. Nigel is recommended by The Legal 500.

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Samantha Jago

Partner at our Guildford office and recommended by The Legal 500, Samantha has specialist expertise in divorce, children matters, complex international cases, and is a trained mediator.

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Joanna Potbury

Family law specialist based in Brighton advising on divorce, cohabitation agreements, children, post-nuptial agreements, and domestic violence. Joanna is recommended by The Legal 500.

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Kevin Danagher

Kevin specialises exclusively in family law, advising on all aspects of relationship breakdown, divorce, same sex marriage, marital agreements, and international family cases.

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Ella Welsby

Known for her sensitivity and discretion combined with significant expertise, Ella advises on all family issues including high-value and multi-jurisdiction divorce and complex financial and children matters.

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Gemma Garrett

Based in Horsham, Gemma is a specialist advising on all areas of family law including divorce and separation (often involving jurisdiction issues), complex financial matters, and children matters.

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Alicia Cenizo

Alicia is a Partner in the family team and advises on all elements of family law, particularly private children work, including matters with an international element such as relocation.

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Rachel Osgood

Rachel specialises in financial claims on divorce and separation with a particular emphasis on high value cases and those involving inheritances, family businesses and claims by adult children.

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Nisha Tayal

With over 20 years of expertise in family law, Nisha specialises on all aspects of relationship breakdown and is trusted by clients for her discreet, tailored advice.

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Family Director (filex)

Natalie Matthews Bunting

Natalie is a specialist in divorce and financial remedy, including high value cases involving multiple pensions, multiple properties and multiple businesses.

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Senior Associate

Lauren Blythe

Lauren is a highly regarded specialist family law solicitor, based at our Guildford office. She advises on divorce, family finances, children matters, domestic abuse, cohabitee issues, and relationship agreements.

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Senior Solicitor

Susan Hayes

Susan qualified as a solicitor in 1992 and is based at our Brighton office. She is a longstanding member of the Law Society Specialist Children Panel and Family Law Panel. Susan is also a trained Collaborative Lawyer.

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Associate

Rachael Au

Rachael is a highly capable member of the family team in Brighton. She specialises in family law, advising on divorce, civil partnerships, financial matters, and children issues.

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Associate

Alice Barrett

Alice advises and supports clients on a range of family law matters including divorce, separation, financial remedy, private children matters and emergency applications.

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Associate

Amelia Groom

Amelia has experience across a full range of family matters, including divorce, complex disputes regarding finances that range from trusts through to cryptocurrencies, and arrangements for children.

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Natalie Higham

Natalie is a Family Legal Executive who advises individuals on divorce, separation, financial remedies available to them on the breakdown of their relationship, and children matters.

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Associate

Katie O'Kelly

Katie advises on a wide range of family law matters including co-habitation, divorce and separation, financial remedies, and private children law matters.

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Solicitor

Sophie John

An experienced solicitor, Sophie advises on matters relating to divorce, financial separation in both marriages and cohabiting relationships and children arrangements.

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Paralegal

Michelle Davies

Part of the Family Law team, Michelle supports on a variety of cases involving divorce, finances, children matters and day to day enquiries.

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Isabelle Basson

Isabelle is responsible for following up day-to-day enquiries, administrative case management and generally supporting the Family team fee-earners.

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Amelia Mahraj

Amelia is responsible, in her current role, for dealing with day-to day enquiries, administrative duties and supporting fee earners.

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Paralegal

Aimee Atalay

Aimee provides dedicated support to the Family and Contentious Probate teams across a diverse range of matters. Aimee studied Law and Criminology at the University of Kent.

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Izzy Minor

Izzy Minor is a Paralegal in the Family Team, supporting fee earners, and is a qualified Advanced CILEx Paralegal (MCILEx), holding a Diploma in Law and Practice.

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Madison Bryant-Pollins

Madison provides dedicated support to the Family and Contentious Probate teams, including case management and the provision of clear, empathetic assistance to clients.

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Secretary

Victoria Delatouche

Victoria is a highly experienced Legal Secretary and a long-standing member of the team. She provides secretarial support for the office.

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Secretary

Michelle Louison

Michelle provides secretarial support to Henry Brookman. A very experienced family law secretary, Michelle has worked in law for over 12 years.

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I had a consultation with Henry Brookman regarding a family law matter and had an excellent experience... His advice was clear, practical and refreshingly honest.

Aug 2026   Zain Mirz

In an initial consultation I met Lauren Blythe, who I would highly recommend. Lauren is very knowledgeable and provided me with clear information.

Aug 2026   "S"

Had an initial consultation with Lauren who is very polite, very knowledgeable and provided me with valuable information and next steps.

Jul 2026   Paul Murphy

Very helpful initial consultation. the solicitor was professional, listened carefully, and explained my options clearly without any pressure. I left with a much better understanding of the process and my next steps. Thank you.

Jul 2026   Khadija Mouaddab

I had a consultation with Lauren Blythe and was incredibly impressed by her professionalism and clarity. She provided exceptionally clear, realistic, and highly strategic advice, immediately identifying the key pillars needed to navigate a complex family matter efficiently.

Jun 2026   Ed Whelan

I had a free consultation with Philip Morton... He took the time to listen to my situation and gave his opinion on how to approach the situation, what would be involved, risks and costs. It was a very helpful conversation that felt genuine and without pressure.

May 2026   Matthias Lederhofer

I had a consultation with Henry Brookman and it was excellent. He answered all of my questions thoroughly, paid close attention to every detail, and was very professional and helpful throughout.

May 2026   Mehrdad Ghanavati far

Alicia provided me with excellent counsel on short notice. Her approach was grounded, professional and took into consideration all of the provided facts accurately

May 2026   Dasha Borysov

I was assigned Rachel Osgood for a free consultation and oh my gosh how helpful it was. In the span of 30 mins, she clearly answered all my questions without any legal jargon, went beyond to provide some advice on how to go about this case.

May 2026   Krisztián Komándi

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