The 2026 listing of leading Hampshire Family & Divorce Lawyers details solicitors practising within the areas of family, divorce and matrimonial law matters in the Greater Hampshire legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Preeminent
Grant Cameron, Trethowans – Southampton
Neil Davies, Paris Smith – Southampton
Jennifer Williamson, Blake Morgan – Southampton
Leading
Kate Barber, Trethowans – Southampton
Lisa Carter, LK Family Law – Emsworth
Sally Pike, Thrings – Romsey
Jonathan Whettingsteel, Dutton Gregory – Winchester
Jennifer Williamson, Blake Morgan – Southampton
Recommended
Stephanie Bellchambers, Biscoes – Portsmouth
Huw Miles, Paris Smith – Winchester
Sarah Passemard, Paris Smith – Southampton
Emma Ritchie, KJ Smith Solicitors – Winchester
Cathy Sousa, Sousa Law – Southampton
Hayley Trim, Irwin Mitchell – Southampton
The 2026 rankings of leading Family & Divorce Lawyers in the Greater Hampshire Metropolitan Area, identified by fellow Hampshire Family Lawyers. Compiled via our independent, peer-review methodology — rankings cannot be purchased.
Previous editions
2025 edition published June 2025
Leading
Neil Davies, Paris Smith - Southampton
Hayley Trim, Irwin Mitchell - Southampton
Jonathan Whettingsteel, Dutton Gregory - Winchester
Jennifer Williamson, Blake Morgan - Southampton
Recommended
Kate Barber, Thrings LLP - Romsey
Stephanie Bellchambers, Biscoes - Portsmouth
Simon Burge, Blake Morgan - Southampton
Sam Collins, Eric Robinson Solicitors - Chandler's Ford
Helen Cort, Dutton Gregory - Chandler's Ford
Huw Miles, Paris Smith - Winchester
Cathy Sousa, Sousa Law - Southampton
Heather Souter, Paris Smith - Southampton