Brookman is a specialist divorce, family law, child law, and international divorce law team. We advise clients who live or work in Manchester as well as those who live throughout England and Wales in addition to clients based overseas but who have a connection to the UK.

As experts in divorce and family law we specialise in the full range of family legal matters including divorce, financial issues, children’s matters and relationship agreements such as prenups, postnups, and cohabitation agreements. Whatever your situation, we are here to help you.

If you live or work in the Manchester area and require legal advice for your family matter, the ideal first step is to request your free consultation with one of our solicitors. There is no obligation and the consultation will help you understand your legal options more clearly and what might be your next steps.

Our office details are below. Please contact us in advance if you would like to book an appointment, which we can arrange to be face to face, via telephone call, or via video call.

Our Team

Brookman has carefully grown its team of highly capable, skilled and caring family lawyers and wider legal team. We are a Legal 500 recommended firm with many Legal 500 recommended solicitors and are one of the UK’s most highly reviewed and highly scored dedicated family law teams. We also hold the Lexcel Accreditation for maintaining the highest management and customer care standards.

The Brookman team is a part of the highly regarded law firm, DMH Stallard, which allows us to have access to a significant range of legal expertise outside of family law, if the need arises.

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Our Services

Divorce

We have a reputation for our caring nature with clients who are going through divorce whilst also being able to robustly fight their corner if the need arises.  If you have concerns about your relationship, or have questions regarding divorce, or if your circumstances include complex issues, we can explain your options and guide you through the process.

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International Divorce

As specialist international divorce lawyers and family solicitors, we advise clients who are either UK-based but originate from another country, or are living outside of the UK but have a connection with England or Wales. Read our comprehensive country pages to learn more.

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Children’s Issues

Relationship breakdowns that involves children can of course be stressful and confusing. We are highly experienced at resolving disputes regarding children including their living arrangements, contact, financial support and addressing international complications.

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Financial Settlements

We always strive to agree a fair settlement between the spouses rather than clients undergo the delays and costs associated with proceeding to Court for a decision. Of course if a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached between the spouses we can issue an application to go before a Judge and robustly present your case. We advise clients on issues that include spousal maintenance, property, pensions, and inheritances amongst many others.

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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement (and postnuptial agreement) in England is now often regarded as binding by the Court if it meets certain criteria and is considered to be fair to both parties. Because the question of what is fair varies so much for individual circumstances, prenuptial agreements have to be very carefully drafted to fit individual circumstances. It therefore pays to have the agreement drafted by a specialist firm such as Brookman Solicitors.

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I had a very thorough consultation with Mr. Henry Brookman, he is very experienced in family law & was very professional.

Sep 2026   Jan Ball

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

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.

Partner

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.

Partner

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’.

Partner

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.

Partner

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.

Partner

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.

Partner

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.

Partner

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.

Partner

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.

Partner

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.

Partner

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.

Partner

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.

Partner

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.

Partner

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Associate

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.

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.

Solicitor

Sophie John

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

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.

Paralegal

Isabelle Basson

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

Paralegal

Amelia Mahraj

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

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.

Paralegal

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.

Paralegal

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.

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.

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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