Robin Charrot

Solicitor & Founding Director

I adopt a practical and proactive approach in order to achieve the best long term solution for your family. I will tell you what you need to know, not what you want to hear. I am a detail guy.

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• Divorce
• Marital finances
• Cases with high levels of assets, international or offshore elements, trusts (including advising trustees) and companies
• Prenups and postnups, including agreements with international elements and trusts
• Cohabitation agreements
• Surrogacy and adoption (both in the UK and international)

Louise Halford

Solicitor & Founding Director

My key skill is providing calm, firm and pragmatic guidance, often in emergency situations. Everything I do is centred on your children’s best interests. I inspire trust.

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• Children issues arising from relationship breakdown
• Child contact and living arrangements
• Complex and intractable cases
• UK and international relocation
• International child abduction

Alison Barnett

Solicitor

I identify and negotiate practical and people focused solutions for a wide range of people at challenging times in their lives. I provide comprehensive advice based on my years of experience as a family lawyer.

• Divorce
• Financial orders on divorce including both complex cases with substantial assets and those with much more limited assets
• Children issues arising from relationship breakdown both in respect of living and contact arrangements and financial issues
• Separation, Prenup and Postnup agreements
• Cohabitation agreements

Andrew Lee

Solicitor

I’m acutely aware that many clients are living through one of the worst times of their lives. I will offer the support they need with reassuringly practical advice whilst understanding there’s little point in spending money on legal fees if the likely return doesn’t justify the risk.

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• Relationship breakdown
• Financial matters
• Prenups
• Divorce
• Cohabitee disputes
• High value trusts
• Business interests
• Farms
• Children
• Injunction proceedings

Chris Strogen

Solicitor

I believe in a rounded approach to law, combining legal and practical advice to the best advantage of my clients. However, with Evolve I enjoy focusing all of my energy on working for clients.

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• Private client work
• Will drafting
• Probate
• Estate Administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney

Debra Lowy

Solicitor

I am acutely aware that the dynamics of each relationship breakdown are different and I work with each client to ensure that they feel in control of the process as far as possible and that their own individual needs and objectives are met.

I will listen, support, guide and advise. I will not “steam-roller” a client into taking a step that they are not comfortable with, but, at the same time, I will not shy away from giving realistic advice.

I am a robust, pragmatic and approachable solicitor who enjoys the many challenges of dealing with relationship breakdown and helping clients move on to their “new beginning” in a constructive and positive way as possible.

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• Divorce
• Financial issues on divorce
• Cohabitation disputes
• Children issues arising from relationship breakdown
• Special Guardianship applications
• Pre-nuptial agreements
• Separation agreements
• Cohabitation agreements

Judith Chesters

Solicitor

I have been told by my clients that I am approachable and pragmatic. I offer legal and practical help at what I appreciate can be a challenging time for individuals and their families. I provide constructive solutions and enjoy providing a high level of individual service to my clients reflecting their individual needs.

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• Private Client lawyer
• Will drafting
• Probate
• Estate Administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney

Rachael Wood

Solicitor

I listen to my clients’ needs and adopt a strategic and compassionate approach in a cost effective manner.

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• Divorce
• Financial Remedy
• Cohabitee Disputes
• Separation Agreements
• Pre-nup and Post-nup Agreements
• Private Children Law
• Financial Settlements for Children – Schedule 1
• Domestic Abuse

Eluned Roberts

Solicitor

I am an experienced, approachable and empathetic family law solicitor who listens to and acknowledges each client’s individual circumstances and preferences when advising on the best process for resolving all aspects of a separation.

If appropriate to do so, I can offer you a tailored service to help you resolve matters amicably and reach a solution together without having to go to court. As a collaborative lawyer I can offer you a supported setting for face to face discussions to take place. Or if your interests are aligned, I can act as one lawyer for both of you. If you wish to engage in mediation, I can offer you legal advice alongside that provides you with an independent perspective whilst not undermining the hard work of your joint discussions.

Equally, if your situation cannot be resolved in these ways and requires the input of a Judge, for example to determine the extent of assets or risk of harm to children, I am able to offer critical thinking and analysis to ensure that your case is presented fully.

I offer a constructive and proportionate approach so that you do not spend unnecessarily on legal fees, enabling you to move forwards to the next chapter of your life.

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• Divorce
• Financial Remedy
• Cohabitee Disputes
• Separation Agreements
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Pre-nup and Post-nup Agreements
• Child Arrangements
• Special Guardianship applications
• Financial settlements for Children – Schedule 1
• Domestic Abuse
• Collaborative Law
• Amicable Divorce through one lawyer for one couple

Amber Oakley

Solicitor

I understand that the legal process can be very daunting so I aim to put clients at ease, whilst advising and assisting throughout a very stressful and highly personal time in their lives. My clients describe me as empathetic, understanding, supportive and honest. I endeavour to make the law understandable and relevant when advising, whilst empowering clients during difficult times. I recognise that all clients’ needs are different, and I will work to achieve the best outcome for your particular circumstances.

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• Children issues arising from relationship breakdown
• Child contact and living arrangements
• UK and international relocation
• Assisting grandparents in contact disputes
• International child abduction
• Divorce
• Marital finances

Sarah-Jane Whittaker

Solicitor

My friendly and empathetic nature is what attracted me to practising family law as I truly want to help people through the difficult periods in their lives. I focus on obtaining the best possible outcome for clients while ensuring that they feel heard and understood throughout. It is fundamental for clients to make informed decisions, understanding the benefits and risks of each route to be taken. This is the approach that I take in my advice as I want to ensure that my clients feel that they understand what could happen, and what is coming.

Each situation is entirely different, requiring tailored advice and different approaches. I aim to assist my clients in reaching an amicable resolution however, I provide realistic advice. I will not shy away from Court proceedings if they become proportionate and necessary for my client.

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• Divorce
• Marital Finances
• Cohabitation Disputes
• Pre-nuptial Agreements
• Separation Agreements
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Children + Contact arrangements

Lauren Riley

Solicitor

I have known from an early age that I wanted to be a solicitor, because I wanted to help people that were going through one of the most challenging and difficult times in their life. Following on from my own parents’ divorce in my teens, I understand the impact parental separation and conflict can have upon the children of the family. My aim is to ensure that the children’s welfare is always at the forefront of any decision-making.

I joined Evolve Family Law in January 2024 following a period of maternity leave. I have previously worked at law firms based in both Staffordshire and Cheshire and have experience dealing with a wide and varied case load of private law children matters.

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• Children issues arising from relationship breakdown
• Child contact and living arrangements
• Complex and intractable cases
• Domestic Abuse
• UK and international relocation
• Assisting grandparents in contact disputes
• International child abduction

Georgina Hill-Jones

Paralegal

I joined Evolve in 2021. I am passionate about family law and making a positive difference to the lives of all our clients and their children, be that guiding them through the options and possibilities for non-court resolution or court proceedings. I understand that whether it is a matter of child arrangements, securing a financial settlement following separation or seeking safety from abuse, these are the pillars and foundations on which each individual life is built.

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Zoë Kalton-Morris

Compliance Manager

I have been working for Evolve Family Law since the firm opened its doors in September 2015. Initially I began as a Paralegal, assisting all fee earners with all areas of family law and private client work, as well as dealing with the day-to-day administrative tasks, speaking with clients, courts and counsel for example.

In November 2023, I took on the position of Compliance Manager within the firm – it’s been an exciting new chapter of my career within the firm, not only ensuring that our procedures are efficient within the firm but ensuring the adherence to all regulatory legislation and accreditation, which maintains Evolve Family Law’s legal and ethical integrity. I am friendly, organised, empathetic and always happy to help.

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Stephanie Richardson

Office Manager

I have worked in law firms since the age of 16 including two large City Centre firms.  I joined Evolve Family Law in June 2017 and haven’t looked back.

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Tracey Carney

Legal Assistant

I have been working for Evolve since February 2019 after working for two of the largest family teams in Manchester. I have worked as a legal assistant for over 30 years and I am very friendly and approachable .

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Katie Leake

Legal Assistant

I am an experienced Legal Assistant having previously worked at law firms based in both Staffordshire and Cheshire.

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Elizabeth Halford

Legal Assistant

I joined Evolve Family Law in September 2023, when I was 17, as an administrative assistant, dealing with the daily organisation of the firm as well as assisting fee earners with family and private client work. In 2024 my role changed and I now assist our Office Manager with daily accounting requirements. I am enjoying learning about how a law firm is run and I hope to develop my skills and my career path at Evolve.

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