Carolyn Green

19 Jun 2012

Expertise
  • • Financial provision after a foreign divorce (Part III MFPA 1984)
  • Big Money Assets
  • Child Maintenance
  • Children Financial Disputes
  • Civil Partnership
  • Cohabitation Claims
  • Family or Small Business
  • Farming Cases
  • Finances and Foreign Divorce
  • Foreign Pensions Schemes
  • Inheritance Act Claims
  • Middle Range Assets
  • Modest Assets
  • Offshore Assets
  • Offshore Trusts
  • Trusts
  • UK Pensions

Carolyn Green

Tel: 01242 246457 | cgreen@hcrlaw.com

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Qualifications

Geographic Region

Elissa Da Costa-Waldman

19 Jun 2012

Expertise
  • • Financial provision after a foreign divorce (Part III MFPA 1984)
  • Big Money Assets
  • Child Maintenance
  • Children Financial Disputes
  • Civil Partnership
  • Cohabitation Claims
  • Family or Small Business
  • Farming Cases
  • Finances and Foreign Divorce
  • Foreign Pensions Schemes
  • Inheritance Act Claims
  • Middle Range Assets
  • Modest Assets
  • Offshore Assets
  • Offshore Trusts
  • Trusts
  • UK Pensions

Elissa Da Costa-Waldman

Tel: 01273 480510 | edacostawaldman@westgate-chambers.co.uk
Westgate Chambers
9 Pavilion Parade
Brighton BR2 1RA

Elissa Da Costa-Waldman is well known for her sensible and practical approach to matrimonial financial disputes, being adept at dealing with such disputes where there are issues involving a business as well as the family home.

Elissa is also very experienced in Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustee Act 1996 claims  between formerly cohabiting couples, both heterosexual and homosexual.  She is a contributor to Resolution’s Cohabitation book having written the chapter on Trust Law.

In addition, Elissa has a busy private law children practice, and is reguarly instructed by parents and grandparents who appreciate her sensitive,  practical and personable approach.  Being qualified as a mediator and collaborative lawyer as well as her Arbitrator status, Elissa is very commited to the resolution of family disputes outside of court believing non court dispute resolution to be a means of developing better family relationships for parties in the future  As well as her practice, Elissa is a well known author and speaker on family law topics.

Qualifications

Barrister, Collaborative Lawyer, England and Wales, Mediator

Geographic Region

Channel Islands, East Midlands, East of England, International (outside the UK), Isle of Man, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber

Dennis Sheridan

19 Jun 2012

Expertise
  • • Financial provision after a foreign divorce (Part III MFPA 1984)
  • Big Money Assets
  • Child Maintenance
  • Children Financial Disputes
  • Civil Partnership
  • Cohabitation Claims
  • Family or Small Business
  • Farming Cases
  • Finances and Foreign Divorce
  • Foreign Pensions Schemes
  • Inheritance Act Claims
  • Middle Range Assets
  • Modest Assets
  • Offshore Assets
  • Offshore Trusts
  • Trusts
  • UK Pensions

Dennis Sheridan

Tel: 0207 242 5462 | dennis.sheridan@parkerthomas.co.uk
55-56 Lincoln’s Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3LN

I qualified as a solicitor in July 1977 and worked in a range of practices from commercial West End firms to a small family run office in Woolwich, before opening D.R.Sheridan & Co. in 1986. In 2010, the firm became D. R. Sheridan LLP.

I am now a consultant with Parker Thomas Solicitors and am enjoying establishing a Family Law Department with particular emphasis on Family Law Arbitration.

I have specialised in family law for over 20 years, with specific reference to dealing with:

  • Family Finances
  • Cohabitation Disputes
  • Child and spousal maintenance
  • Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial agreements

I am a collaborative trained solicitor and one of the first qualified Family Law Arbitrators.

I am the author of the first book on Family Law Arbitration England & Wales published by the Law Society, the Second Edition 2017 including in addition to finance and property issues, children’s matters.

I am a member of:

  • Resolution
  • North West London Family Law POD
  • Herts Family Law POD
  • Member of the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators
  • Former President of the Hertfordshire Law Society
  • Honorary Solicitor of Shopmobility Watford
Qualifications

Collaborative Lawyer, Solicitor

Geographic Region

London, South East

Liz Cowell

19 Jun 2012

Expertise
  • • Financial provision after a foreign divorce (Part III MFPA 1984)
  • Big Money Assets
  • Child Maintenance
  • Children Financial Disputes
  • Civil Partnership
  • Cohabitation Claims
  • Family or Small Business
  • Farming Cases
  • Finances and Foreign Divorce
  • Foreign Pensions Schemes
  • Inheritance Act Claims
  • Middle Range Assets
  • Modest Assets
  • Offshore Assets
  • Offshore Trusts
  • Trusts
  • UK Pensions

Liz Cowell

Tel: 07477 580265 | LCFamilyLaw@gmail.com
7 Talford Grove Didsbury
Manchester M20 2HL

Liz Cowell has specialised in divorce and family cases for more than 30 years, acting as partner at some of Manchester’s most prolific law firms.

Liz also represents clients from across the UK, in addition to foreign residents and those who own property overseas. During the three decades she’s been practising, she has witnessed a multitude of changes in the family structure. As a trained arbitrator, Liz belongs to the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators (IFLA), and believes that arbitration will play a significant part in the future of family law.

Currently a partner at Mcalister Family Law, Liz also sits as a Deputy District Judge and possesses specialist knowledge of the Child Support System. Via MBL, she regularly delivers training sessions nationwide to fellow family lawyers on Spousal Maintenance. Liz was commissioned to write a book, entitled A Practical Guide to Spousal Maintenance, which was published in June 2019.

Known for her gravitas, in-depth knowledge of the law and commercial nous, while maintaining a compassionate touch, Liz has acted for media personalities, high profile sportsmen and women and high net worth individuals from a range of professions. She is highly experienced in cases involving inheritance and trust issues, corporate matters, cohabitation agreements and the preparation of pre and post nuptial agreements.

Liz has been quoted in daily newspapers such as The Times and Daily Mail, has appeared on national television and has spoken on regional and national radio. Her articles have also been published in the legal press.

Qualifications

Part-time Judge, Solicitor

Geographic Region

Channel Islands, East Midlands, East of England, International (outside the UK), Isle of Man, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber

Suzanne Kingston

8 May 2012

Expertise
  • • Financial provision after a foreign divorce (Part III MFPA 1984)
  • Big Money Assets
  • Child Maintenance
  • Children Financial Disputes
  • Civil Partnership
  • Cohabitation Claims
  • Family or Small Business
  • Farming Cases
  • Finances and Foreign Divorce
  • Foreign Pensions Schemes
  • Inheritance Act Claims
  • Middle Range Assets
  • Modest Assets
  • Offshore Assets
  • Offshore Trusts
  • Trusts
  • UK Pensions

Suzanne Kingston

Tel: +44 (0)3443 276263 | Suzanne.Kingston@mills-reeve.com
Mills & Reeve LLP
24 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AT

I am a consultant in the family law team at Mills & Reeve. I deal with all types of family law – divorce, financial issues, children disputes, pre-nuptial and post nuptial agreements, civil partnership disputes and many of my cases have a foreign element.

I wrote and co-trained the family law arbitration course in England and Wales and was one of the first accredited family arbitrators in this jurisdiction. In addition I have trained arbitration round the world – New Zealand, Hong Kong and South Africa as well as closer to home including Scotland!

I am an accredited resolution mediator and have a thriving mediation practice as well as being a qualified collaborative lawyer.

I also teach Hybrid mediation.

Legal 500 (2019)

Suzanne Kingston has ‘an excellent reputation in this area which is well deserved. She understands how to manage the often challenging family dynamic and doesn’t baulk at or shy away from the thorny issues which are thrown up. Intransigent situations are her forte’.

Suzanne Kingston is ‘highly skilled’

Chambers & Partners (2019)

Described by one interviewee as “the queen of arbitration,” Suzanne Kingston attracts praise for her unparalleled expertise in ADR proceedings. She regularly assists high net worth clients with the negotiation of complex cross-border disputes concerning financial and custody arrangements. One source states: “She’s a tough negotiator, but constructive and unfailingly pleasant to deal with. As a mediator, she is endlessly patient, taking the time to explain the issues clearly.”

Regarded as ‘a pre-eminent force in Family Law’, Suzanne uses not only her gritty litigation skills, where necessary, but is well known for her alternative dispute resolution skills. She is an accredited family mediator, civil commercial mediator, accredited arbitrator and collaborative lawyer. She specialises in complex financial issues and has considerable experience in dealing with prenuptial agreements, cohabitation issues and cases involving children. Much of her work has an international element. Suzanne is praised by peers and clients for her ability to cut through issues and do a deal as painlessly and quickly as possible. She is proactive and sensitive to her client’s needs. Suzanne has spearheaded arbitration for family lawyers and teaches arbitration not just in this jurisdiction but round the world.

Qualifications

Collaborative Lawyer, Mediator, Solicitor

Geographic Region

Channel Islands, International (outside the UK), London, South East