FAMILY LAW - Key Persons
I qualified as a Solicitor in September 2022.
I joined FM Family Law on completion of my training contract with a large national firm.
My training contract covered a range of areas of law but I have always been passionate about family law and helping families through difficult times.
Job Titles:
- Associate and Practice Development Lawyer
- Solicitor and Professional Support Lawyer
I qualified as a Solicitor in 2016 and joined FM Family Law in August 2021, having previously worked with a firm based in Norwich.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Associate
- Solicitor
I am a Solicitor and Partner. I have specialised exclusively in divorce and family law for 15 years.
I joined Fiona in 2014, being the first to join the firm after Fiona had set it up in 2011.
I have always worked in Cambridge and my early career experiences gave me a very thorough understanding of the family court in Cambridge. I worked for a legal aid firm in the days when legal aid was widely available in divorce cases. I cut my teeth as an advocate as a then junior and it has stood me in great stead for today. I am proud to be able to represent clients in court and I undertake my own advocacy.
I feel privileged to receive personal recommendations, especially from local lawyers, both as a lawyer and as a mediator.
I think my clients would say that they find me to be sensitive and compassionate. I like helping clients to see the big picture, and help them cut through the woods to see the trees. I firmly believe in offering value for money.
Read here to see what my clients have said about me.
Christina Hale is a Senior Associate, Solicitor, Collaborative Lawyer and Resolution Mediator.
01223 355333
07860 923080
christina@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
I am the founder of FM Family Law. I am a Solicitor and have specialised in family law since 1996. I have been a member of Resolution since 1997. I was awarded specialist accreditation by Resolution (pensions and children matters) in 2000. I trained as a collaborative family lawyer in 2000. In 2023, I undertook training to offer Resolution Together as a model for couples. I am a Trustee of the charity, Relate Cambridge (www.relate.org.uk)
I like having close relationships with my clients and, put quite simply, I like helping them. Supporting a client at the very start of what can be a difficult journey and helping navigate them to a happier stronger place is very rewarding for me.
My client's testimonials can be viewed here
Fiona McLeman is a Partner, Solicitor Collaborative Lawyer, Resolution member and accredited specialist in divorce and family law.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Paralegal / Team Assistant
I am the Paralegal / Team Assistant in the Norwich office at FM Family Law.
I joined the firm in September 2018 having previously run my own interior design company as well as having worked in recruitment for the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs, London.
Job Titles:
- Associate ( GCILEX )
- Associate MCILEx
I am an Associate MCILEx and mediator and have been supporting and representing the interests of clients for over 35 years. I started as a trainee when I was 18 years old and quickly discovered that I had an aptitude for family law. I still derive great value out of my work and cannot see myself stopping any time soon.
In 2017 I was invited to join FM Family Law and became part of a strong team of family law experts.
I qualified as a Solicitor in 2021 and joined FM Family Law in June 2022, having previously worked with a firm based in Norwich.
I am an Associate Solicitor and joined FM Family Law in May 2021
I have previously worked in a variety of law firms, from niche family law practices to large national firms, but I have always admired the team at FM Family Law and was delighted to find myself a part of it!
Like the other lawyers at FM Family Law, I have only ever specialised in divorce and family work, having discovered my passion for it early on in my training.
I am a member of Resolution, and have been since I qualified in 2016. I currently sit as Chair of Norfolk Resolution. I am dedicated to working in line with the Resolution Code of Conduct and work hard to achieve the best outcome for my clients in a constructive manner.
Job Titles:
- Executive
- Executive ( MCILEX )
I am a Family Law Executive able to advise on a wide range of family law matters including divorce, cohabitation matters, financial matters and child arrangements.
I am particularly interested in helping unmarried couples on separation in respect of their property rights.
I joined FM Family Law in January 2020 having previously worked as a Paralegal in a local law firm. I completed my Level 6 CILEX exams in August 2022 with distinctions in all units. I am currently working towards becoming a Chartered Legal Executive and hope to qualify in August 2023.
I was shortlisted as Trainee of the Year 2022 for the Norfolk and Norwich Law Society Excellence Awards.
I am a Team Assistant at the Cambridge office and also provide support to fee earners based in our Norwich and Newmarket offices.
I worked in legal as Secretarial/PA for many years at various prestigious law firms in London before moving to work in Cambridge for the last 4 years.
I love to travel to new cultures and places, having covered the world - still a few places on my to do list! I also love reading, theatre and long coastal walks in North Cornwall with my little Border Terrier called Flo.
I am a Solicitor, Mediator and Partner of FM Family Law. Since I qualified in 2007, I have specialised exclusively in family law.
I am passionate about putting families first.
I had worked with Fiona in the past and in 2015 she asked me to join the firm. I opened the doors of the Norwich branch of FM Family Law, the company's second office, in March 2015.