Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Legal Solutions in London
Established in 1993, we are a dedicated legal practice committed to delivering specialist legal services with integrity and professionalism. Our team combines deep expertise in family law, housing law, and human rights to provide tailored solutions for clients facing complex legal challenges. With a focus on accessibility, we offer urgent appointments when required and maintain transparent fee structures, including legal aid and conditional fee agreements.Recognised nationally for our work, we hold Lexcel accreditation and are consistently recommended in leading legal directories. Our innovative approaches, such as the Nellbooker online referral system, reflect our commitment to client-centric service and social responsibility.
Services
Family Law
Divorce Solicitors
Housing Law
Child Care Proceedings
Public Law
Human Rights
International Family Law
Special Guardianship Orders
Domestic Violence Cases
Property Disputes
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer urgent legal appointments for clients in critical situations.
- Our solicitors are recommended in Legal 500 and Chambers UK guides.
- We developed the Nellbooker online referral system for specialist legal connections.
- Flexible appointment options available for client convenience.
- Competitive private rates with legal aid and no-win-no-fee options.
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
What people say
Excellent service
Professional approachable
Extensive knowledge
Child-centred approach
Quick to grasp facts
Services
Family Law
Our family law team provides expert guidance on divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. We specialise in high-conflict cases, international child abduction, and domestic abuse matters. Clients benefit from our legal aid eligibility, fixed-fee initial consultations, and a compassionate approach tailored to individual needs.
Housing Law
We represent tenants and landlords in possession proceedings, disrepair claims, and homelessness disputes. Our solicitors have extensive court experience, including Supreme Court cases. Services include emergency injunctions, legal aid funding assessments, and advocacy for vulnerable clients in housing crises.
Child Care Proceedings
Specialist representation in care proceedings for parents, guardians, and children. We handle complex cases involving non-accidental injury, FGM, and mental health issues. Our child-centred approach ensures young voices are heard while protecting family rights through all court stages.
Public Law
Expert advice on challenges to public body decisions, including judicial reviews and European Court of Human Rights cases. We specialise in housing-related public law, discrimination claims, and social care duty disputes, combining legal excellence with advocacy for systemic change.
Divorce Solicitors
Comprehensive divorce and separation services covering financial settlements, pre-nuptial agreements, and child custody. Our team manages high-net-worth cases and international divorces, prioritising amicable resolutions while preparing robust litigation strategies when necessary.
People
Ann Bevington
Director and Senior Solicitor
Housing and public law expert with Supreme Court experience, co-author of 'Defending Possession Proceedings'. Recognised for excellence in judicial review cases and homeless client representation.
Lesley Curtis
Director and Senior Solicitor
Award-winning housing law specialist with expertise in disrepair claims and property litigation. Known for tenacious advocacy and innovative legal strategies in complex housing disputes.
Christina Theodorou
Director and Senior Solicitor
Family law specialist handling divorce, financial settlements, and international child abduction cases. Praised for practical advice and expertise in high-conflict family disputes.
Sara Upton
Director and Senior Solicitor
Public law children cases expert representing vulnerable clients in complex care proceedings. Specialises in cases involving abuse, mental health, and capacity issues.
Questions
What areas of law does Hopkin Murray Beskine specialise in?
We specialise in family law, housing law, public law, and human rights cases, with particular expertise in care proceedings, divorce, possession claims, and judicial reviews.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
Eligibility for legal aid depends on your financial circumstances and case merits. We automatically assess this during initial contact and discuss alternative funding if needed.
Do you handle urgent legal matters?
Yes, we prioritise urgent cases like child protection emergencies and housing crises, offering same-day appointments and immediate legal intervention when required.
How are your legal fees structured?
We offer fixed fees for standard procedures, competitive hourly rates, and no-win-no-fee options. The first consultation costs £295 + VAT with a senior solicitor.
Are your solicitors accredited specialists?
Yes, our team includes Law Society-accredited specialists in children's law and members of Resolution, Chambers UK recommended practitioners, and Legal 500-listed experts.
Do you operate outside London?
While based in London, we handle cases nationwide, including cross-border family law matters and UK-wide housing disputes, with remote consultation options available.
Reviews (3)
AceY ItzAceY
Sep 06, 2021
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Hopkin murry beskin are the best, They are so professional at what they do, They don't give up until they get the results they want to achieve to help families. such a great positive team, words cannot express how grateful we are for the way they helped myself and my family. Thank you guys. Especially Rosie and Rebecca. Andrea , Danielle & family.
Michelle Braga
Jun 24, 2020
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I really dont have words to thanks enough Ann Bevington and her colleagues, in 2017 I was made intentionally homeless by my council! My procedure extended for about 2 years , she helped my family through it, even although took ages for the council I accept I wasnt intentionally homeless Ann fought my battle fearless and put us in a flat where was more bearable to wait for the council decision, it took long not because Ann, but because the council fault, all the time making dodgy things, but Ann never give up, I felt at all time very well represented, I saw her not only as a good solicitor
The Fool On The Hill
Jun 12, 2019
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Called regarding a case i have been advised by my housing solicitor to get a public law solicitor for as I am facing serious discrimination as a disabled man at the hands of Leeds City Council, The Hopkin Murray Beskine website says they deal with all the problems I & my partner are facing & have been for 14 years now.... I phoned & was rudely answered by a woman demanding they don't do those services, even though their website has it on the front page, I tried politely to explain I had seen it on the website & my solicitor had advised me to seek assistance & was rudely & sharply interrupted by
