Legal

Vanderpump & Sykes Solicitors

Geographical areas covered: London, Essex, Middlesex, Hertfordshire

Legal aid: No
Mediation: Yes
Collaborative law: No
Disabled access: Yes

Head of Family team: Mark Heselton
Family team members:
Mark Heselton, Karen Chapman, Caroline Ford and
Meryll Llewellyn-Jones
Resolution members: Mark Heselton, Karen Chapman and Meryll Llewellyn-Jones
Resolution areas of expertise: Karen Chapman, Accredited Specialist, Advanced Financial Provision I and II

Specialist panel memberships: Karen Chapman: British Association of Fostering and Enfield Domestic Violence Forum

Other departments: Company & Commercial, Conveyancing, Debt Recovery, Employment, Family & Matrimonial, Litigation & Disputes and Wills & Probate.

About us

We are a friendly, dynamic and well-respected firm, with a long tradition of integrity, excellence and client commitment.

We offer a fixed fee initial interview for just £75 + VAT which is not time limited.

Our specialist department includes 3 members of Resolution. To see what our clients say, just visit the testimonial section of our website: www.vanderpumpandsykes.co.uk/information/testimonials

Relationship breakdown is an emotional and difficult time when you are also under great pressure to make the right decisions. More than ever, you need expert and sympathetic advice.

It may be that both parties have come to the conclusion that the marriage is at an end for any number of reasons but the only ground for divorce is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. We can help you to ensure that a divorce is obtained as smoothly and cost-effectively as possible and advise you on separation agreements or judicial separation.

Disputes between married and unmarried parents often arise in respect of the children. We are experts at resolving these issues and recognising the needs of all parties, in particular the children.

You may need to discuss financial issues. We will advise on how best to resolve them and attempt to reach a solution via negotiation rather than through the courts. However, if an agreement cannot be reached, we will provide you with expert barristers to represent you.

We offer expert advice in the following areas:

1. Mediation
2. Cohabitation Agreements
3. Prenuptial Agreements
4. Domestic Violence
5. Occupation Orders
6. Same Sex Relationship Breakdown.