Roger Bamber – partner. The team’s figurehead and a presence on the national stage, with acres of experience from nearly 30 years in family law. Other grandees are but a pale imitation. In short: reassuring and effective.

Caitlin Jenkins – partner. Top girl in the team, she knows the system backwards and draws huge loyalty from clients and colleagues alike. In short: inspirational and capable.

David Salter – partner. David is justifiably one of the most highly regarded family lawyers in the country. Acknowledged as the leading expert in complex financial matters and pensions, David is also currently President of the European Chapter of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Marc Saunderson – partner. Hugely experienced and with one of the best bedside manners in the family law world, he can be counted on to seek sensitive solutions for his clients. In short: supportive and conciliatory.

Nigel Shepherd – partner. Nigel is one of the country's best known family lawyers, renowned for his skill in handling complex financial cases. One of the few members of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers outside London, Nigel is able to provide a level of expertise that is unrivalled. He combines massive energy with sound judgement and is a trained collaborative lawyer.

Nick Stone – partner. Although well-known for his robust and assertive approach, this belies his sensitive side: he is also a trained collaborative lawyer. In short: tenacious and clever.

Philip Way – partner. Philip has a national reputation for his expertise in handling complex financial cases. Massively experienced in High Court litigation, he is also able to resolve cases costeffectively through negotiation. He is a trained collaborative lawyer and mediator.