Brookman is a specialist divorce, international divorce, and family law team, based in Portsmouth and with offices across the south east and into London. We advise clients who live or work in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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.

Gatcombe House
Copnor Road
Hilsea
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 53J

023 9298 8705

London Office:
6 New Street Square
New Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 3BF

020 7430 8470

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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If you live or work in Portsmouth or in the wider Hampshire area and you want to discuss your divorce or family law matter, contact us now to request your free consultation.

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Lovely friendly experience. All questions were answered so that I understood completely.

Dec 2023   Ali Catlin

Very balanced, fair and pragmatic advice. Thoroughly recommend!!

Nov 2023   James Elliott

Henry graciously provided his time for a consultation. I found him to be highly knowledgeable, empathetic and he provided excellent advice which put my mind at ease. Would highly recommend Henry and his firm.

Oct 2023   Allan Ang

Henry Brookman went above and beyond during the free consultation, and even overran the allocated time. He provided invaluable professional advice in a courteous manner. I recommend his firm without reservation.

Sep 2023   Mario Ignatov

I only had my initial free review with Amelia yet I already feel much more strengthened in my legal and financial position. I am currently reflecting on the steps I want to take to negotiate my desired outcome of the financial settlement but, when I am ready to use the services of a lawyer, Amelia is definitely the top on my list.

Sep 2023   Nahid Toubia

I had a zoom consultation with Lauren Moir and she was incredible. Very patient, insightful and reassuring. She also advised me based on my previous conversations with another firm and also clarified various positions I am in. Highly recommend.

Aug 2023   Gary Hawes

I was very impressed with the friendly, helpful and professional service offered by Brookman Solicitors. The generous advice and knowledge offered during the initial free consultation has enabled us to have a much better understanding of our case and plan a way forward.

Jul 2023   Peter Jackson

I had a first consultation with Kevin, who very diligently and professionally provided an exhaustive overview of the divorce process and the best approach for my specific case.

Jul 2023   Giulia Matteo

Great service and excellent advice at the initial consultation. I would certainly recommend and use in the future.

Jul 2023   Tom James

Spoke to a kind solicitor this morning who took an hour of her time to talk me through some advice relating to a difficult separation.... She was clear and helpful with her advice, leaving me feeling much more confident with the process ahead of me.

Jun 2023   Luke Taylor

Mr Brookman provided very clear advice that left me with no doubt about the options and next steps. Getting specific advice with the requirements in the different jurisdictions was particularly useful so I won’t need to consult another lawyer outside of the UK

May 2023   Julian Anthony

From initial contact I found all staff extremely helpful and professional. My options were made clear, my query was dealt with in a sympathetic way. Would highly recommend Brookman Solicitors.

Mar 2023   seamus mcguinness

The initial consultation I have just completed with Henry Brookman was very informative; he was very open and honest about my situation, the legalities of the matter and the extent of how his firm could help. He was also very upfront about the expected costs of the various options I could pursue and I feel very satisfied with the service I have received.

Nov 2022   Kimberley Noakes

From our short consultation, I got everything I needed. Assurance that they can handle my case, options that I wasn't aware of, and a clear timeline.

Oct 2022   Iskra Sekulovska

I recently had a consultation with Natasha Slabas at Brookman Solicitors. I was extremely impressed with the time and care she took in understanding my situation and in providing very detailed and considered advice.

Sep 2022   Tim Sayer

I received a free consultation with Henry Brookman via Zoom. He was very through and explained my options clearly and concisely.

Sep 2022   Chris Dawson

Today I had my free initial consultation with partner Henry Brookman over the phone. He had a clear understanding of my situation based on the info I provided in advance and provided me with sound advice and guidance to move forward. Many thanks.

Aug 2022   H. J.

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

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

Talitha Brookman

Talitha is a Partner in the firm and a very experienced practitioner who has specialised exclusively in family law for over 15 years. Talitha is recommended by The Legal 500.

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

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

Aziz Malik

Aziz is a Partner at the firm and is highly regarded for his expertise on financial matters in divorce and is recommended by the Legal 500.

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

Amanda Glass

Amanda is a highly experienced family law partner providing expert advice on all aspects of family law, divorce and separation with an emphasis on financial remedy cases.

Senior Associate

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.

Senior Associate

Kirsty Kelleher

Kirsty is a specialist family law solicitor recommended by The Legal 500. An expert in divorce, financial matters, child-related disputes and contentious probate cases.

Senior Associate

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.

Senior Associate

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.

Senior Associate

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.

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 Solicitor

Jennifer Douglas

Jennifer is a talented solicitor, recommended by The Legal 500 and experienced in all elements of family law, including high net worth financial proceedings, Children Act proceedings.

Associate Solicitor

Gavin Yeung

Recommended by The Legal 500, Gavin has excellent experience in family law including divorce and financial proceedings and international child abduction proceedings.

Associate Solicitor

Lauren Moir

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.

Solicitor

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.

Solicitor

Amber Matheson

Based at the Guildford office, Amber has experience dealing with family matters including divorce, finances, separation after cohabitation, arrangements for children and leave to remove cases.

Solicitor

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.

Accounts Manager

Evdokia Dikova

Eva is an AAT qualified accounts manager and holds full AAT membership (MAAT). She gained her degree in financial accounting from the University of Economics in Bulgaria.

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.

Front of House Manager

Patricia Antonio

Patricia is an experienced secretary and office administrator, handling the calls that come into the office, greeting clients, and managing office presentation.

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