Approach
As a family solicitor I understand that these matters are deeply personal. I take the time to understand each client’s circumstances, priorities, and concerns, allowing me to deliver a legal strategy designed to achieve the best possible outcome – minimising stress and reducing conflict wherever possible. I approach matters pragmatically, recognising the importance of resolving matters in a cost-effective manner. Â
Specialising exclusively in family law, I support clients through some of the most challenging and emotional periods of their lives with professionalism, discretion, and genuine care. I believe that effective representation begins with careful listening. I endeavour to create a safe space, allowing clients to speak openly and confidently, thus ensuring that my advice is not only legally thorough but also aligned with what truly matters to each client and their family.Â
Legal processes can feel overwhelming and I am committed to explaining complex issues in straightforward terms, ensuring clients understand their options and feel able to make informed decisions throughout their case. Â
Tahnee’s passion for family law started in 2015 as a legal assistant. She was drawn to work that not only required problem solving but also had a meaningful impact. At its heart, family law is about helping people rebuild. Tahnee approaches these sensitive matters with care, offering steady and supportive guidance while acting decisively to ensure clients are protected. Â
Having completed her training at a boutique firm in North London, Tahnee qualified in August 2020 and remained with the firm for 5 years where she was subsequently promoted to Partner. Tahnee has worked solely in private family law for around 10 years, and her experience spans all aspects of family relationships. She hopes to become a family mediator in the future so she can help families resolve their conflicts constructively and rebuild healthy communication.Â
Tahnee advises on all aspects of divorce, including jurisdictional disputes, applications for financial relief after an overseas divorce, financial remedy cases involving non-disclosure, Enforcement applications, the separation of unmarried couples, international child relocation, private child arrangements often involving parental alienation and high conflict and Family Law Act applications where there has been domestic abuse such as non-molestation and occupation orders where there are cross allegations. Â
2018
Tahnee successfully pursued a Part 25 application for an expert accountant and surveyor to value other party’s cash-in-hand business and business premises, discovering true value of business being double the value portrayed by other party.Â
2019
Successfully defended an out of time application for Decree Absolute made by a respondent.
2020
Tahnee assisted her client in obtaining an emergency non-molestation order when it was discovered the other party had placed a tracking device on their car. Despite initially resisting the application, the other party later conceded and the non-molestation order was awarded for three years. Â
2021
Tahnee supported a client in complex financial remedy proceedings involving the other party’s attempt to dissipate assets, the third party disclosure orders were obtained against the other party’s company and business partners. Â
2022
Tahnee successfully defended an application for a stay of a client’s English divorce petition and obtained a costs order.
2023
Tahnee defended a vigorously pursed variation application and obtained a costs order for client in a liberty to apply/enforcement cross application.Â
Settled a TOLATA dispute between a mother and daughter in her client’s favour upon the other party receiving a detailed letter of a claim they conceded their position.Â
2024
Tahnee successfully represented a client at a final hearing in financial remedy proceedings and obtained a judgment in line with an open offer as well as a significant costs order. Â
Obtained an interim contact order for direct contact for a father and his children prior to the outcome of fact-finding hearing and despite Cafcass recommending against contact.Â
2025
Tahnee achieved a favourable settlement for a client at mediation in a TOLATA dispute, where joint legal owner received just 15% of the net proceeds despite claiming a 50% beneficial interest.Â
2026
Tahnee successfully represented a client at a fact-finding hearing where there were cross allegations made in which the judge made very limited findings for the client and the non- molestation order against the client was dismissed following contested evidence. In addition, all allegations made against the other party were proved.Â
- DivorceÂ
- Financial SettlementsÂ
- Child arrangementsÂ
- Pre and post nuptial agreementsÂ
- Schedule 1 Children Act applicationsÂ
- Non-Molestation and Occupation Order applicationsÂ
- Unmarried couples, cohabitation and Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996Â
