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Edward OwenEdward J. Owen (BA, Partner, hc solicitors LLP)

Edward Owen is Head of the Family Law Department at hc solicitors LLP in Peterborough. Edward studied at Hinckley Grammar, gained a BA at Anglia University and attended the College of Law in Chester qualifying in 1981. He is the only solicitor in the Peterborough area to have gained accreditation by Resolution (formerly the SFLA): "in dealing with the complexities of pensions in divorce settlements". Edward has been a Family Law specialist for over 20 years with particular expertise in divorce, financial settlements, co-habitation and child-related issues. Edward is a member of the Family Court Business Committee and Resolution.

Direct dial: 01733 882800
Email: edward.owen@hcsolicitors.co.uk



Denis White Denis W. White (LLB, Partner, hc solicitors LLP)
Denis White is one of Peterborough's leading family lawyers. Educated in Manchester, Denis gained his LLB from Sheffield University and attended the College of Law in Guildford, qualifying in 1976. He is one of two Peterborough Solicitors accredited by Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitor’s Family Law Association SFLA) in: "dealing with complex financial arrangements following the breakdown of relationships including people with medium to high incomes, tax implications and where foreign, company or partnership issues are involved." Chambers Law Guide describes him as having a: "strong following and is praised as a sensible lawyer with a sound approach to cases." Denis is also a Law Society's Children Panel member. Denis has been Chairman of Peterborough Round Table and Chairman of the Governing Body of Sacred Heart School. He currently sits on the Legal Services Commission Appeals Committee.

Direct dial: 01733 882800
Email: denis.white@hcsolicitors.co.uk




Carl Russell Carl Russell (Family Law Executive, Hegarty LLP)
Carl has been helping clients with family law matters since the mid 1970’s! His specialist areas include divorce and financial matters relating to family matters, pre-nuptial agreements and Children’s Act proceedings. Carl is a member of Resolution – first for family law (previously know as Solicitor’s Family Law Association – SFLA). He gives talks at local schools and is a keen sportsman who plays in the Veterans’ County cricket team.

Direct dial: 01733 295621
Email: carl.russell@hegarty.co.uk




Jane Tatlock Jane Tatlock (Solicitor, Hegarty LLP)
Jane has been a family solicitor since 1997 and specialises in divorce, separation, arrangements for children, financial agreements, cohabitees and pre-nuptial agreements. She is a member of Resolution (formerly the SFLA) and instigated the establishment of the Peterborough Family Law Group and is still a member of the core group committee. Jane has written for the Family Law Journal.

Direct dial: 01733 295619
Email: jane.tatlock@hegarty.co.uk




Farhana Butt Farhana Butt (LLB, Solicitor, hc Solicitors LLP)
Farhana qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and has worked exclusively in Family Law in the Peterborough area since then. She has been a trustee of Relate Peterborough and District since 2001 and held the Chairperson from 2003-2005. She is one of only two lawyers in Peterborough (the other is Dennis White) accredited by Resolution in "dealing with complex financial arrangements following the breakdown of relationships".

Direct dial:01733 882800
Email: farhana.butt@hcsolicitors.co.uk




Jane Proctor Jane Proctor (LLB, Consultant, JJ Solicitors LLP)
Jane Proctor is an experienced family law solicitor, and has recently established her own specialist family law practise in pleasant rural offices Wadenhoe. Prior to that she had more than 20 years experience with Greenwoods, heading up their family law department prior to moving as a consultant with Buckles where she spent 5 years specialising in complex financial disputes. Jane is a regionally recognised family law specialist, and was the first family law solicitor in Peterborough to gain Resolution specialist accreditation. She is a passionate believer in the collaborative law approach. Jane is married and enjoys swimming, wine and food. Hopefully the first keeping the other two in check.

Direct dial: 01832 238088
Email: jane.proctor@jjsolicitors.com



Moira McAuliffe Moira McAuliffe (Stapleton and Son)
Moira is a solicitor at Stapleton and Son in Stamford. Moira specialises in all areas of matrimonial, cohabitation and private children work. She is a member of Resolution and a qualified Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer.

Direct dial: 01780 751226
Email: moira.mcauliffe@stapletons.com





Akhil Choudhury Akhil Choudhury
(LLB (Hons), Solicitor, Bowser Ollard & Bentley Solicitors)

Akhil qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and specialises in all aspects of family law including children and finances. Akhil is based at Bowser Ollard and Bentley‘s Wisbech office and is a member of the Law Society‘s Family Panel and Resolution.

Direct dial: 01945 583194
Email: akhil.choudhury@bowsers.co.uk





Lyn Brisley Lyn Brisley, (B.A, Partner, Buckles Solicitors LLP)
Lyn Brisley is a Partner at Buckles Solicitors LLP and has been based in the Peterborough office since 1997. Lyn handles all aspects of divorce and separation and is doing an increasing amount of preventive work as cohabitation contracts grow in popularity.

Direct dial: 01733 888841
Email: lyn.brisley@buckles-law.co.uk






Clare Folgate Clare Folgate (LLB, Solicitor, JJ Solicitors LLP)
Clare qualified as a solicitor in 1993. After a career break looking after her two young daughters, Clare returned to practice and has since specialised exclusively as a family lawyer. Prior to joining JJ Solicitors, Clare worked for two large Cambridge firms and has a wealth of experience in all types of family work including divorce and ancillary relief as well as children applications and cohabitation disputes. Clare is committed to dealing with cases in a constructive and non confrontational manner. In her spare time, Clare is an avid supporter and season ticket holder of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. She is also a governor of Oundle Primary School.

Direct dial: 01832 238086
Email: clare.folgate@jjsolicitors.com




Michelle Fielding Michele Fielding, (Legal Executive, Buckles Solicitors LLP)
Michele Fielding is a family law executive based at Buckles' Stamford office. Michele handles all types of family work, including prenuptial and cohabitation agreements and disputes, all aspects of divorce, and matters relating to the Civil Partnership Act. Michele is also a regular visitor to RAF Wittering where she offers matrimonial and family legal support to servicemen and women.

Direct dial: 01780 484573
Email: michele.fielding@buckles-law.co.uk





Belinda Smith Belinda Smith (Belinda Smith & Co)
Belinda was formerly a partner at Buckles Solicitors LLP for over 20 years and Head of the Family Department. For the past year she has been practicing under her own name as a family law specialist, based at Thorpe Wood, Peterborough. Belinda is a long standing member of The Law Society's Children Panel and has many years experience in care proceedings. She now specialises in all areas of family and matrimonial law. Belinda is an active Resolution member, the national organisation representing family lawyers, and a committee member of the Peterborough Family Law Group.

Direct dial: 01733 267414
Email: belinda@bscocolicitors.co.uk