Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Milton Keynes
Established in 2005 by Pauline Purcell, our firm specialises in family law, offering empathetic and expert legal guidance through relationship breakdowns, divorce, and complex financial settlements. With decades of combined experience, we are recognised leaders in Chambers & Partners UK and members of Resolution, committed to resolving disputes amicably. Our team provides tailored solutions, including mediation, arbitration, and court representation, ensuring clients receive transparent advice and robust support. We pride ourselves on a client-centric approach, blending legal excellence with compassionate service to navigate challenging family law matters efficiently. 
Services
Family Mediation
Family Law Arbitration
Collaborative Law
Resolution Together
Finances on Divorce
Children
Cohabitees
Surrogacy
Nuptial Agreements
International Family Law
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in family law.
- Our team includes specialists ranked in Chambers & Partners.
- We offer transparent fee structures with no hidden costs.
- We provide all alternatives to court proceedings.
- Our lawyers are accredited by Resolution and the Law Society.
Associations and certifications
- Chambers & Partners UK
- Resolution
- Law Society Family Law Panel
What people say
Expertise at all times
Professionalism and patience
Personal approach
Spot-on advice
Highly recommended
Services
Family Mediation
A confidential process where separating couples collaborate to resolve disputes, minimising emotional and financial impact. Our accredited mediators guide discussions on child arrangements, finances, and cohabitation agreements. Tailored for clients seeking amicable solutions without court involvement.
Family Law Arbitration
Provides legally binding outcomes for unresolved family disputes without court proceedings. Our arbitrators specialise in financial settlements and child custody cases, ensuring swift, private resolutions. Ideal for clients needing enforceable decisions with flexibility.
Collaborative Law
Enables couples to negotiate settlements with legal support, avoiding adversarial court processes. Lawyers and clients work jointly to address divorce terms, child care, and asset division. Prioritises transparency and mutual respect for sustainable agreements.
Resolution Together
A single lawyer advises both parties to reach agreements on divorce, finances, and child arrangements. Reduces conflict and costs while maintaining impartial legal guidance. Suitable for cooperative clients seeking efficient, unified counsel.
Surrogacy
Specialist advice on surrogacy agreements, parental rights, and legal parenthood transfers. We guide intended parents and surrogates through complex legal frameworks to secure stable family arrangements. Services include drafting agreements and court applications.
People
Pauline Purcell
Managing Director
With over 30 years in family law, Pauline specialises in high-value financial cases and is ranked in Chambers & Partners. A Resolution member, she lectures at Buckingham University and advocates non-adversarial dispute resolution.
Mandi Austin
Director
A family law specialist since 2000, Mandi handles complex divorces and cohabitee disputes. Ranked in Chambers, she combines court advocacy with collaborative law to deliver practical solutions for clients.
Lisa Buckridge
Director
Lisa focuses on divorce, mediation, and child arrangements. Recognised in Chambers for mediation expertise, she provides strategic advice to resolve disputes efficiently while prioritising client needs.
Haidee French
Solicitor
Haidee advises on divorce, financial settlements, and child custody. A Resolution member, she balances court representation with mediation to achieve fair outcomes for clients facing relationship breakdowns.
Stephanie Dodman
Solicitor
Stephanie specialises in divorce, cohabitation disputes, and child matters. Committed to non-confrontational approaches, she supports clients in reaching cost-effective agreements aligned with their family's best interests.
Questions
What areas of law does Purcell Solicitors specialise in?
We exclusively practice family law, covering divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes, surrogacy, and international family law matters.
Are your services available outside Milton Keynes?
Yes, we serve clients across the UK and internationally, offering remote consultations via Zoom or Teams for convenience.
How does Purcell Solicitors handle dispute resolution?
We prioritise mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law to resolve disputes amicably. Court representation is provided when necessary to protect client interests.
Can I get legal aid for family law services?
We do not offer legal aid, but our transparent fee structures and flexible payment options ensure accessible, cost-effective legal support for all clients.
What accreditations does Purcell Solicitors hold?
We are ranked in Chambers & Partners UK, members of Resolution, and have lawyers accredited by the Law Society Family Law Panel, ensuring high standards of expertise.
How do I book a consultation with your team?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule an appointment at our Milton Keynes office or opt for a remote consultation through our website.
Reviews (7)
John
Aug 23, 2019
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Made an appointment to see a solicitor, Turned up for my appointment 4 days later only to be told they could not see me as there was a conflict. This check should have been done before any appointment was made. Very unprofessional.
Kate Jackson
Oct 23, 2018
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Throughout my difficult family situation, I not only received a high quality, professional legal service from Gemma but immense support and guidance that often went over and above her professional role.
Gemma understood my individual issues and circumstance and worked with me in the best possible way for a solution. I hope I can convey how much reassurance, courage, strength and importantly - professional legal advice on family matters including divorce, financial and child arrangements, that Gemma and the team at Purcell's provided to me at such a difficult, emotional time.
Gemma understood my individual issues and circumstance and worked with me in the best possible way for a solution. I hope I can convey how much reassurance, courage, strength and importantly - professional legal advice on family matters including divorce, financial and child arrangements, that Gemma and the team at Purcell's provided to me at such a difficult, emotional time.
Zoe Forsey
Aug 31, 2018
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Thank you so very much Gemma Evans you are lovely , professional, calm and supportive but above all honest and realistic. Thank you again.
John Bradley
Jul 16, 2018
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Excellent service and highly professional. Purcell's clearly understood my needs, I would strongly recommend Purcell's as they got me the outcome I wanted with my family.
Mary Banham-Hall
Jul 03, 2017
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Pauline Purcell and I have known each other as family lawyers for many years, originally working opposite each other on behalf of our clients and latterly in parallel, as I mostly mediate and she continues lawyering. She is knowledgeable and powerful, a dynamic combination and her team are excellent.
William Souvatzoglou
May 30, 2017
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The way this firm conducts itself is borderline criminal. Will never recommend this firm to anyone. You have been warned.
David Jay
May 03, 2017
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Poor. Ms Purcell, whilst capable, seemed to be more interested in extracting a fee as opposed to unlocking a dispute.
