Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in London
We are an award-winning, trauma-informed family law firm based in London, offering a comprehensive range of services including divorce, financial disputes, children arrangements, and international family law matters. Our team of experienced solicitors, mediators, and legal directors combines decades of expertise from top-tier firms with innovative approaches to client care. We prioritise transparency, professionalism, and tailored strategies, utilising tools like The Cross Check for holistic advice and Within the Window for trauma-informed support.As Resolution members, we advocate for consensual dispute resolution while remaining committed to robust advocacy when required. Our firm invests in staff wellbeing, community initiatives, and sustainable practices, reflecting our values of integrity, innovation, and social responsibility.
Services
Divorce and Dissolution
Financial Disputes
Children Disputes
Cohabitation Agreements
Pre and Postnuptial Agreements
Surrogacy and Adoption
Protective Injunctions
International Family Law
Collaborative Law
Mediation Services
Highlights and features
- We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for legal excellence.
- Our trauma-informed approach addresses emotional and psychological needs during legal processes.
- We pioneered innovative tools like The Cross Check and Within the Window for client support.
- All solicitors are members of Resolution, promoting non-confrontational dispute resolution.
- We combine decades of experience from top family law firms with modern, client-focused practices.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Considerable expertise
Innovative approach
Responsive and attentive
Excellent advice
Supportive and sensitive
Services
Divorce and Dissolution
We guide clients through the legal termination of marriages or civil partnerships, addressing financial settlements, child arrangements, and court proceedings. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions while ensuring robust representation in complex cases. Clients benefit from tailored strategies and transparent advice to achieve fair outcomes.
Financial Disputes
Our team resolves financial conflicts arising from divorce, including property division, spousal maintenance, and income disputes. We apply legal expertise to balance needs, resources, and contributions, aiming for equitable solutions. Mediation and negotiation are prioritised to minimise costs and emotional strain.
Children Disputes
We focus on children's welfare in custody and visitation disputes, offering sensitive guidance on parenting plans and court orders. Our trauma-informed approach ensures solutions prioritise the child's best interests while respecting parental rights and circumstances.
Pre and Postnuptial Agreements
We draft and review agreements to protect assets and clarify financial arrangements in case of separation. These legally binding documents provide clarity and security, reducing conflict through proactive planning for both pre- and post-marriage scenarios.
The Cross Check
This service integrates legal, financial, and emotional support throughout divorce proceedings. Collaborating with wealth managers and consultants, we provide comprehensive guidance to address legal outcomes, financial stability, and personal wellbeing in a coordinated manner.
People
Antonia Mee
Partner
Antonia Mee is a highly regarded family law solicitor with extensive experience in complex financial and child custody cases. She co-founded Burgess Mee, combining expertise from top-tier firms with a client-focused approach. Antonia is known for her empathetic yet assertive representation.
Peter Burgess
Partner and Mediator
Peter Burgess specialises in divorce and financial disputes, recognised for his commercial acumen and mediation skills. He co-founded the firm and leads its innovative trauma-informed practices. Peter balances litigation expertise with a focus on consensual resolutions.
David Lillywhite
Partner, Mediator, Collaborative Lawyer
David Lillywhite offers expertise in mediation and collaborative law, prioritising non-confrontational solutions. His dual qualifications as a mediator and collaborative lawyer enable creative problem-solving for complex family disputes while maintaining client confidentiality and control.
Henrietta Thomas
Partner
Henrietta Thomas advises on high-net-worth divorce cases and international family law matters. Her strategic approach combines legal precision with sensitivity to clients' emotional and financial needs, ensuring tailored solutions for complex cross-border disputes.
Kirsty Morris
Partner and Mediator
Kirsty Morris specialises in child custody disputes and prenuptial agreements, blending mediation expertise with courtroom advocacy. She is committed to resolving conflicts amicably while safeguarding clients' interests, particularly in cases involving children and complex assets.
Questions
What areas of law does Burgess Mee Family Law specialise in?
We specialise in family law, including divorce, financial disputes, child custody, cohabitation agreements, prenuptial contracts, surrogacy, and international family law matters.
Are your services available outside London?
While based in London, we handle international cases with cross-border elements, offering remote consultations via telephone or Zoom for clients globally.
How does your trauma-informed approach benefit clients?
Our trauma-informed approach recognises emotional stress during legal disputes, adapting communication and strategies to reduce distress and support clients' mental wellbeing throughout proceedings.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we provide mediation for financial and child-related disputes, facilitated by trained mediators to help couples reach mutually agreeable solutions without court intervention.
What is The Cross Check service?
The Cross Check is a holistic service combining legal, financial, and emotional support during divorce, ensuring coordinated advice from specialists to address all aspects of relationship breakdown.
How can I pay for your services?
We accept online payments via credit or debit card using your matter reference number. Contact us for detailed billing information and payment options.
Reviews (3)
Steven Gerrard
Jan 13, 2020
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Absolutely shocking service - stay away. They will try to extract every single pound from you despite marketing as "an affordable firm". They never come back to you and are incredibly unprofessional. Don't say you haven't been warned!
Alex George
Jun 06, 2019
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Literally the worst lawyers in the world. Terrible advice and useless at coming back to us, every question took weeks via letters in the post. Poor communications. Unprofessional. Unreliable. Dont answer phone calls. Dont respond to emails.
B. Johnson
Jun 05, 2019
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Helena Middleton works in in this firm, I had quite exceptional experience to deal her and surprise to see a solicitor under English practice so disgraceful and unprofessional. Ms.Helena Middleton her usual self trait is bullying and manipulating. Please fact-check before you hire this firm or solicitor. Many law firms do write self-reviews to get higher rating. It's shame to see a women with such low moral. You would think twice before you hire such solicitor to work in your firm.
