Family Law

Eleri practises across all areas of family law: private children, care, financial remedies (including Schedule 1) and domestic abuse cases, representing clients in all levels of court from the FPC to the High Court. She is happy to accept instructions in relation to cohabitation disputes under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 and enforcement applications, both in private child and financial cases.

Her expertise and specialisation include advising upon the international aspects of both children and financial work including questions of jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement. She has a particular interest in the operation of the European regulations in England and Wales across all areas of family law, including the new Maintenance Regulation (4/2009) and Brussels II Revised (2201/2003) as well as the impact of the introduction of the 1996 Hague Convention on Parental Responsibility. Eleri's work in the international arena also extends to reciprocal enforcement of maintenance.

Sarah’s practice has a particular emphasis upon advising on or mediating complex financial claims upon divorce together with future arrangements for children. She has considerable experience of drafting pre and post marital agreements. As a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) she is recognised worldwide as having specialist knowledge of the recognition and dissolution of religious as well as civil marriages.

Sarah has a vibrant family mediation practice with referrals from top tier law firms. She is a collaborative lawyer too.  In 2016 she won the award for Family Law Dispute Resolution Practitioner of the Year 2016. She favours a practical and pragmatic approach to resolving conflict.

Sarah is admitted to practise in England and Wales.