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Our Team

The Goodwins team brings a wealth of experience and a deep knowledge base to every case. Our clients are always in safe hands.

High client satisfaction rate

Established for 30 years

Experts in high net worth cases

Members of The Law Society

Wherever you are in the United Kingdom, Goodwins Family Law Solicitors can represent you.

We specialise exclusively in cases under English and Welsh jurisdiction, but our services are available to clients throughout the whole of the UK. No matter where you are located, our specialists are just a phone call away.

Thinking about legal aid?

While we unfortunately do not offer legal aid, as eligibility is limited via means assessment, we can help clients explore other ways to fund legal support. Speak to our team for further advice regarding your legal matters.

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Our Team

For over 30 years, Goodwins Family Law Solicitors has been providing clients with the finest legal services. Our team have a vast range of experience so you can be sure that you are getting the most knowledgeable and dedicated people around. Here you will find all the information you need about us.

Aisling Collins

Managing Partner and Head of Family

Bernadette Hoy

Managing Partner and Head of Family

Andaleeb Khandaker

Partner

Elizabeth Sulkin

Family Consultant

Kate Moran

Partner

Rina Patel

Partner

Lisa Mowle

Senior Solicitor

Jay Faergemann

Solicitor

Sara Slaughter

Paralegal

Deborah Bakare

Chartered Legal Executive

Aatikah Malik

Trainee Solicitor

Sandra Blaxall

Practice Manager

Samantha Denness

Senior Legal Secretary

Why choose us?

Divorce and family law specialists

Established over 30 years

A leading London based firm

Members of The Law Society

Competitive, clear, upfront fee structure

High client satisfaction rate

Client focussed and personalised service

Fixed fee consultation to assess your case

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Client Feedback

You work in a difficult area of law and your professionalism and compassion is a great credit to you. I am very grateful.

As always, I can’t thank you enough for everything. You are a star. I will never forget all of your help.

Thank you so much for helping me to get my life back.

I just want to extend my appreciation and thanks for your help over the past 5 years, I could not have done it without you!

Excellent service provided by Goodwins with a strong, professional team. I would 100% recommend Helen Ioannou who helped me immensely through an extremely difficult divorce. A strong, professional solicitor, an advocate for what is right and empathetic to my case…

Helen from Goodwins Family Law Solicitors was amazing. Divorces are hard and she really helped make the process as stress-free as possible. She was so friendly and patient. I really couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor.

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