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 @ hc Solicitors

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 @ hc Solicitors

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 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 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 @ hc Solicitors

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 @ JJ Solicitors

Rachel is based at the Stamford office of Hegarty LLP and has been practicing law since 1993. She is an accredited specialist with Resolution (formerly the SFLA). Her specialist areas include divorce, financial settlements, separation, domestic violence, arrangement for children, pre-nuptial agreements, financial agreements and cohabitees. Rachel is praised by clients for having a practical and friendly approach when dealing with often difficult issues.

Direct dial: 01780 752066
Email: Rachel Strong @ Hegarty LLP

Alan Ifor-Jones is a Consultant at Buckles Solicitors LLP. He qualified as a solicitor in 1980 and for over 20 years has specialised in family work. Alan handles all aspects of divorce and separation, primarily for owner-managers of local businesses. Alan is based at our Peterborough office.

Direct dial: 01733 888573
Email: Alan Ifor-Jones @ Buckles

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

Lucy Ardern is a partner at Copleys based at their Huntingdon office. She is a dedicated family specialist and a member of the Law Society Family Panel and Resolution. She has over 13 years experience in family matters, particularly financial issues and children matters. Lucy is married and loves spending time with her husband and children.

Direct dial: 01480 456191
Email: Lucy Ardern @ Copleys LLP

Sarah has been a family solicitor since 1997 and specialises in divorce, separation, arrangements for children, financial agreements, cohabitees and pre-nuptial agreements. Sarah is a Resolution Accredited Specialist (formerly SFLA) and an advanced member of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel. In her spare time Sarah practices yoga and enjoys going to the gym and swimming.

Direct dial: 01733 295626
Email: Sarah Dawson @ Hegarty 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: Michelle @ Buckles

Paula is a solicitor based in the St Ives office of Copleys LLP. She graduated from Kingston University in 1993, completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in 1994 and was admitted as a solicitor in 1996. She joined Copleys in January 2009. Paula specialises in all areas of matrimonial, divorce and childcare work. She is also on the Law Society Family Panel, a member of Resolution and a qualified Collaborative Lawyer. Paula enjoys walking and antiques. She is married with one child.

Direct dial: 01480 464515
Email: Paula @ Copleys

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 Smith @ Belinda Smith & Co