Amy is a Solicitor in our Family team. Following successful completion of her training contract at VWV, Amy returned to the team as a qualified solicitor in September 2024.

She advises on all areas of family law including divorce proceedings, financial proceedings involving complex and more modest assets and matters involving children. Amy also provides advice to unmarried couples, either at the outset of a relationship or at the time of separation.

Prior to Amy commencing her training contract, she worked as a paralegal in the family team for over two years where she gained a high level of experience in all areas of family law that she now advises on.

Amy is passionate about supporting clients through what is often an incredibly challenging time in their lives in a clear and constructive way. She is able to refer clients to recommended experts in order to assist her clients with all aspects of their case.

Amy is based in the Bristol office, but can advise client's both nationally and internationally.

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Amy is a member of Resolution, a community of family law professionals who work to resolve family issues in a constructive way.

Amy gained an undergraduate degree in Law and Sociology LLB at Cardiff University. This joint honours degree fueled Amy's interest for combining the law with understanding people and resolving the difficult situations that they are in. After this Amy went on to study her LPC and MSc in Business, Law and Practice at The University of Law in Bristol.

Outside of work, Amy enjoys trying new brunch spots with friends and family and spending time outside running. Amy has recently completed the Cardiff Half Marathon 2024 and raised over £1,600 for Neuroendocrine Cancer UK. 

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