The 2026 listing of leading South West England Family & Divorce Lawyers details solicitors practising within the areas of family, divorce and matrimonial law matters across each of the Bath, Bristol, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire & Somerset legal markets who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
The 2026 rankings of leading Family & Divorce Lawyers in the South West England Area, identified by fellow South West England Family Lawyers. Compiled via our independent, peer-review methodology — rankings cannot be purchased.
Previous editions
2025 edition published June 2025
Preeminent
Andrew Barton, Stephens Scown - Exeter
Hannah Petherick, Burges Salmon - Bristol
Gareth Schofield, Clarke Willmott - Bristol
Lizzie Smith, Stephens Scown - Taunton
Leading
Sarah Atkinson, Stephens Scown - Exeter
Daniel Eames, Michelmores - Bristol
Caroline Fell, Stone King - Bath
Samantha Hickman, VWV - Bristol
Sarah Hoskinson, Burges Salmon - Bristol
Sharon Mahmood, Brigstow Family Law - Bristol
Recommended
Laura Bond, Michelmores - Exeter
Thomas Boyce, Goughs - Chippenham
Nick Cooper-Soderburg, TLT - Bristol
Natalie Drew, TLT - Bristol
Mary Gaskins, Brigstow Family Law - Bristol
Sharon Giles, Willans - Cheltenham
Sarah Green, Michelmores - Bristol
Nicky Howarth, Harbour Family Law - Bristol
Georgina Kerby, The Family Law Practice - Bristol
Amanda Lyons, GA Solicitors - Plymouth
Ashley Palmintieri, The Family Law Practice - Bristol
Jessica Pitt, Foot Anstey - Exeter
Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law - Bath
Carrie Stoneham, Burgess Salmon - Bristol
Abigail Whelan, TLT - Bristol
Philippa Yeo, Clarke Willmott - Bristol