Family And Relationships

Expert family law advice with compassion, clarity and global reach

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We understand that matters involving family life can be deeply personal and often emotionally complex.

Whether you’re planning for the future or navigating a difficult separation, we provide expert legal advice with integrity, care and discretion.

Supporting you at every stage of family life

We act for individuals in all types of relationships – married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting – helping you make confident, informed decisions.

Our support ranges from drafting pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements to resolving disputes through separation or divorce.

When relationships break down, we guide you through the legal process with empathy and clarity, helping to resolve financial matters and children arrangements as smoothly as possible.

We are also experienced in representing children independently where appropriate, recognising their unique rights and needs.

A strategic partner in international family law

As more families live, work and form relationships across borders, international family law has become increasingly important.

Disputes involving divorce, finances or children across jurisdictions require specialist legal insight and swift, coordinated action.

As founding members of Mackrell International, we are uniquely positioned to collaborate with trusted legal experts in over 60 countries.

This gives our clients rapid access to international advice and representation wherever they are in the world.

Our family law expertise includes:

Child abduction, including preventing unlawful removal
Children matters, including residence, contact and parental responsibility
Civil partnerships
Cohabitation agreements and property rights
Divorce and separation
Financial settlements and asset division
International family matters and cross-border disputes
Jurisdictional advice and forum selection
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements

Why choose Mackrell for family law?

A supportive team with expertise in complex and high-value family matters
Integrity-driven advice, delivered with empathy and discretion
International reach through Mackrell International, offering seamless cross-border support
Uncompromising legal quality, tailored to your unique situation

Whatever your situation, we’re here to guide you through it – with clarity, confidence and care.

Talk to an expert today

Our specialist team of lawyers have the experience and approach you need. Call us on

+44(0)20 7240 0521

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Your key contacts

Relationships matter, and our experienced team of dedicated solicitors and legal experts are here to assist you with all your legal needs.

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Alison Green

Consultant Solicitor

Head of Family & Relationship Team

Geeta Patel

Senior Associate FCILEX

I wanted to express my huge thanks and gratitude to you and your team for all the work, advice and help you have given me over the past two and a half years. I know your work involves dealing with people’s lives, but the manner in which you supported me was exactly what I needed.

Alison Green – Thank you very much for steering me through this stressful and at times painful experience. You’ve acted with professionalism, care and compassion every step of the way. I never once felt alone, even when I couldn’t see the answers, you’ve had my back all the way. Having a strong, clever and experienced woman in my corner has been fantastic – and at times a little humbling. So thank you very, very much.

Goes without saying but I think it’s a good point for me to let you know; you’ve been phenomenal. Your client care, hard work & passion – is second to none, mighty impressive & inspiring.

(comment from Counsel who was instructed to represent our Qatari client in a High Court case for a summary return application of his children)

Thank you for all the team’s hard work through this time. I cannot express my appreciation enough.

(divorce and the resolution of financial matters)

I just want to take this moment to say that I am so pleased I took Barry’s recommendation and engaged as your client.

A big thank you for all the work you and your team have done in settling my Dad’s affairs.

Again thank you so very much for helping me fight for access to see my kids grow up. I’m overwhelmed really by it all.

Thank you so much for your wonderful service. I really appreciate the efficiency in which my issue was handled.

Circumstances aside it was so lovely meeting you in person. I’m so sorry I couldn’t give you the biggest hug, I just wanted to thank you for all your comforting words and every bit of support you were offering today, and have offered to date. I don’t think I could have asked for better representation and advising voice.

The advice you provided from day one has been invaluable, and I can honestly say I have learnt a great deal from this experience. From the moment I received that first letter, you gave me hope, your direct and confident approach made me feel it was achievable.

Talk to an expert today

Our specialist team of lawyers have the experience and global reach you need. Call us on:

+44(0)20 7240 0521