Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Solicitors in Reading
Leiper Gupta Family Lawyers (LGFL Ltd) is a boutique family law practice established in 2008, renowned for delivering expert legal services with a client-centric approach. Our firm specialises exclusively in family law, offering comprehensive solutions for divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, domestic abuse cases, and international family law matters. Ranked in both the Legal 500 UK and Chambers guides, we combine decades of collective experience with a pragmatic, forward-thinking methodology. Our directors, Rita Gupta and Anne Leiper, are individually recognised as leading solicitors, providing strategic guidance and achieving favourable outcomes for high-net-worth and private clients.We prioritise transparency in billing, discreet handling of sensitive cases, and accessible service through offices in Swallowfield and central Reading. With over half our clients coming via personal recommendations, our reputation for excellence is built on consistent litigation success, empathetic client care, and adherence to the highest professional standards.
Services
Divorce
Financial Settlements
Children Matters
Domestic Abuse
Surrogacy Law
Mediation
Collaborative Law
Pre-nuptial Agreements
International Family Law
Cohabitation Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years' specialist family law experience with City-level expertise
- Our boutique service ensures direct partner involvement throughout your case
- Ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers UK legal directories
- Transparent billing with monthly structured invoices and cost predictability
- Proven litigation success in complex financial and child arrangement cases
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- Chambers UK
What people say
Exceptional expertise
Professional and courteous
Transparent billing
Successful outcomes
Empathetic client care
Services
Divorce
We provide comprehensive legal representation for divorce proceedings, including financial settlements and child custody arrangements. Our solicitors handle both straightforward and complex cases with strategic precision. Clients benefit from our proven track record in achieving favourable outcomes through negotiation or litigation.
Financial Settlements
Specialist advice on dividing assets during divorce or separation. We handle high-value cases with expertise in property, pensions, and business interests. Our approach balances commercial pragmatism with protection of client interests through court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution.
Children Matters
Expert guidance on child custody, visitation rights, and welfare issues. We prioritise children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our solicitors have extensive experience in complex cases involving international relocation and special needs requirements.
Domestic Abuse
Specialist support for domestic violence cases, including emergency injunctions and long-term protection strategies. We handle sensitive matters with discretion while ensuring robust legal representation in court proceedings for both immediate safety and future security.
Surrogacy Law
Comprehensive legal advice on surrogacy agreements and parental rights. Our solicitors guide intended parents through complex legal processes, ensuring compliance with UK regulations while protecting family-building aspirations through clear contractual frameworks.
People
Rita Gupta
Director
Specialist family lawyer with 15+ years' experience handling complex divorce and child arrangement cases. Recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers for delivering strategic, client-focused solutions while maintaining exceptional advocacy skills in court proceedings.
Anne Leiper
Director
Leading family law solicitor known for meticulous case preparation and successful litigation outcomes. Specialises in financial settlements and domestic abuse cases, combining tenacious representation with empathetic client support that consistently exceeds expectations in high-stakes legal matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on family law, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, domestic abuse cases, surrogacy, and international family law matters.
Do you offer initial legal consultations?
Yes, we provide an initial 1-hour reduced fee consultation for qualifying clients to discuss their specific circumstances with a specialist solicitor.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, we offer transparent billing with structured monthly invoices, ensuring clients maintain full cost predictability throughout their case.
How are you different from larger law firms?
As a boutique practice, you receive direct partner involvement throughout your case, combining City-level expertise with personalised service at competitive rates.
Do you handle international family law cases?
Yes, we regularly assist clients with cross-border family law matters, including international divorce proceedings and child custody arrangements.
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Reviews (3)
Hayley Belcher
Nov 24, 2021
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LGFL have been huge help and support through what was expected to be a quick separation that ended up being over 2 years. Rita and the team at LGFL are always professional and knowledgeable and nothing is too much trouble for them to find out and assist you with. With the obstructions faced that caused the extensions in my case if it hadn't been for Rita being so quick to respond and explain to me then I wouldn't have been able to get through the proceedings. Rita was always professional and often went beyond what I expected of her to help, if she knew she would be unavailable there was always
Rachel Morgan
Aug 26, 2021
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I have no hesitation in recommending Rita and the team at LGFL. The reason for approaching LGFL was, at the time, traumatic and unexpected and Rita is a key reason that by the end of the process I felt positive, empowered, and excited for the future. Ritas professionalism, experience and knowledge is immediately apparent, and her considerate delivery of services was exceptional.
Lindsey Legg
Nov 12, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Rita from LGFL gave me a fantastic service on a family issue we had. Very professional, trustworthy and great advice. I would totally recommend LGFL as a company without hesitation.
Rita from LGFL gave me a fantastic service on a family issue we had. Very professional, trustworthy and great advice. I would totally recommend LGFL as a company without hesitation.
