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34 Years
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Your Trusted Family Law Solicitors in London
Lloyd Platt is a distinguished family law firm established in 1992, renowned for its compassionate approach and expertise in divorce, separation, and related legal matters. Our team of seasoned solicitors prioritises amicable resolutions through mediation and collaborative law, while maintaining the capability to represent clients in court when necessary. With decades of combined experience, we specialise in financial settlements, child arrangements, domestic abuse protection, and grandparents' rights, ensuring tailored strategies that minimise stress and prioritise client well-being.Our commitment to transparency includes clear cost explanations from the outset, and we are proud to have launched a dedicated family mediation service in 2025. Recognised for groundbreaking work in family law, including landmark cases on cohabitation rights, we serve clients across London and nationally with discretion and professionalism.
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Financial Settlements
Child Arrangements
Domestic Abuse Protection
Cohabitation Agreements
Grandparents' Rights
Mediation Services
Prenuptial Agreements
Civil Partnership Dissolution
Collaborative Law
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in family law and divorce proceedings
- Our team pioneered landmark cases in cohabitation and grandparents' rights
- We offer transparent cost explanations from your first consultation
- We launched London's first dedicated family mediation service in 2025
- Our solicitors combine courtroom expertise with mediation specialism
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Minimised stress
Expert guidance
Successful mediation
Professional support
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Our expert divorce solicitors guide clients through the complete divorce process from initial filing to final order. We specialise in no-fault divorces under the 2020 Act, ensuring smooth navigation of legal requirements while protecting client interests. Our team handles jurisdiction issues, document preparation, and court representation, prioritising amicable resolutions while maintaining readiness for litigation when necessary.
Financial Settlements
We negotiate fair financial settlements considering property, pensions, income, and future needs. Our solicitors use voluntary disclosure processes or court-ordered financial statements to achieve equitable outcomes, specialising in complex asset structures and international financial arrangements while minimising legal costs through early negotiations.
Child Arrangements
Our child law specialists create tailored arrangements covering residence, contact, education, and medical decisions. We prioritise children's welfare through mediation or court applications, handling urgent matters like relocation disputes and ensuring compliance with evolving child custody legislation.
Domestic Abuse Protection
We provide emergency legal protection through non-molestation and occupation orders, offering immediate support for victims of domestic abuse. Our solicitors coordinate with support services while handling related financial and child custody matters in a sensitive, secure environment.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediators facilitate constructive discussions for divorce, financial, and child custody matters. Launching in 2025, our dedicated family mediation service offers structured sessions to resolve disputes amicably, reducing stress and costs while maintaining client control over outcomes through voluntary agreements.
People
Vanessa Lloyd Platt
Founder & Senior Solicitor
With over 30 years' experience, Vanessa established Lloyd Platt in 1992. She specialises in complex family law cases and pioneered landmark rulings on cohabitation rights, maintaining active involvement in legal reform advocacy.
Simon Wolman
Partner
Specialising in financial settlements and international family law, Simon brings extensive courtroom experience to complex asset division cases, working closely with clients to achieve practical solutions that protect long-term interests.
Rachel Roberts
Associate Solicitor
Rachel focuses on child arrangements and domestic abuse cases, known for her empathetic approach and success in high-conflict custody disputes while maintaining strong client advocacy.
Gary Conway
Mediation Specialist
As lead mediator, Gary facilitates our new 2025 family mediation service, combining legal expertise with conflict resolution skills to help couples reach mutually beneficial agreements outside court.
Anya Gold
Solicitor
Anya specialises in prenuptial agreements and civil partnership dissolutions, providing clear guidance on asset protection and financial rights for clients entering or concluding relationships.
Questions
What services do your family law solicitors offer?
We specialise in divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, domestic abuse protection, mediation, prenuptial agreements, and grandparents' rights cases across London and the UK.
How does your mediation service work?
Our certified mediators facilitate constructive discussions to resolve disputes amicably, covering financial matters, child custody, and cohabitation issues without court involvement.
Can you help with urgent domestic abuse cases?
Yes, we provide emergency non-molestation and occupation orders, prioritising client safety with immediate legal protection.
What makes your firm different from other divorce solicitors?
We combine decades of experience with innovative approaches, including our 2025 family mediation service, and have handled landmark cases shaping UK family law.
How do you handle financial settlements during divorce?
We negotiate fair settlements considering all assets, pensions, and future needs, using voluntary disclosure or court processes as required.
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Reviews (5)
David Buonaguidi
Nov 16, 2021
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A lawyer from Lloyd Platt acted for my wife in my recent divorce settlement. I was a bit disappointed that the lawyer that we were up against wasn't a bit more 'Hollywood'. He was quite plain, well spoken and of course highly articulate, but just a bit too boring for my liking. This was the first time I had been in court and was saddened that even though it did feel like life or death in moments there were no dramatic and more filmic courtroom outbusts like: "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!" He did however get my ex wife an amazing deal, and I discovered was willing to do all his amazing work throughout
Susan Harris
Sep 10, 2018
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Very helpful and friendly team.
Did everything I wanted .... put you at ease straight away. Would definitely recommend them.
Did everything I wanted .... put you at ease straight away. Would definitely recommend them.
Michael Wilkins
Jul 08, 2017
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I was in a situation where I had started my divorce proceedings myself but came a bit unstuck at the Financial Consent Order stage. I contacted Lloyd Platt & Co having no previous connection to this firm, and was invited to talk with one of their experts at their office. From the first meeting with Simon, where I explained my needs, he couldn't have been more helpful, professional and knowledgeable in my matter. He guided me through the whole process and took the stress away from the divorce completely. My only regret is that I didn't use Simon from the very beginning of the divorce process. For
Farid Fallahi Sichani
Nov 20, 2016
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Don't make mistake by using this firm. I used this firm in June-August 2015. I found them unprofesional people who their only interest was money. It's really waste of time and money. Even the other party provided a fake document which was very easy to proof but they wasn't able to defend in front of the judge. Don't make mistake by using them.
Simon Wolman
Sep 20, 2014
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Posted on behalf of another "Thank you everyone at Lloyd Platt & Co for the support and expertise you offered me throughout such a painful and difficult divorce proceedings. The outcome surpassed all my expectations. Lloyd Platt & Co minimised the stress, kept me well informed and encouraged me throughout. Again - Many Thanks"
