Partner & Head of Family Law
Jessica Palmer
Jessica Palmer is a Partner and the Head of our Family Law department.
Mediation
Finding a constructive way forward. Without the confrontation of court.
When you want to avoid court proceedings during a separation or family dispute, mediation offers a neutral and constructive way to work towards an agreement. Our family law experts will take the time to understand your circumstances, help you prepare for mediation, and support you throughout the process. Keeping the focus on finding a practical, sustainable solution.
Different circumstances, different approaches
From start to finish, we'll guide you through the process, helping you work towards agreement on finances and arrangements for your children. We have experience across different forms of mediation and will help you find an approach that suits your circumstances, without unnecessary cost or conflict.
We have experience across all types of mediation, including:
Mediation
An independent, neutral mediator helps you communicate, explore the issues and work towards your own agreement. Mediation usually takes place over a series of sessions, giving you time and space to work through the issues constructively.
We can help you find a suitable mediator from our trusted network and provide legal advice alongside the process, so you understand your position and the implications of any agreement reached.
Hybrid mediation
Hybrid mediation brings solicitors into the mediation process, allowing you to have legal advice and support alongside the discussions. It can be particularly helpful where there are complex financial issues, significant assets or a need for additional legal input.
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Meet the experts
Consultant Family Solicitor
Lisa Bolgar Smith
Lisa Bolgar Smith is an experienced consultant solicitor handling national and international family matters, with a focus on constructive solutions and carefully judged negotiation.
Paralegal
Molly Brown
Molly joined Streathers Daynes Smith in August 2025 as a Paralegal in the Family team, where she is gaining experience assisting with divorce, financial, and child arrangements matters.
Associate
Will Brownhill
Will is an Associate in our Family Team.
Solicitor
Lucy Ellington
Lucy is a solicitor in our Family team, specialising in divorce, financial matters and children issues
Senior Associate
Charlotte Hayes-Sennett
Charlotte Hayes-Sennett is a Senior Associate in our Family team, specialising in divorce, financial matters and children issues.
Senior Legal PA
Sarah Warwick
Sarah Warwick is a Senior Legal PA in our Family and Dispute Resolution teams.
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