I qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and have had a varied legal career working in a City law firm, international consumer goods companies, and in the family departments of local law firms in Devon. Practising family law has been the highlight of my career so far. It is a privilege to support clients going through difficult times. I endeavour to bring not just the expected intellectual rigour to my work but also clarity and compassion.

I joined Wollens in 2025, specializing in financial matters relating to relationship breakdown, which can include advising on the division of business assets, pensions and property, helping clients to find non-court solutions wherever possible. Where court proceedings are required, I assist clients with financial disclosure, expert valuations and reports, settlement negotiations, and advocacy where appropriate.

My clients include separating married and unmarried couples, and those seeking to agree how their assets should be divided in the event of a future divorce or separation, as they contemplate marriage or cohabitation.

I also advise parents who are struggling to agree arrangements for their children after divorce or separation. This may be resolved through negotiation, or it may require court intervention. I try to take a therapeutic approach, focusing on the emotional well-being of my clients as well as the legal necessities, understanding that the ability to “move on” with one’s life and to co-parent often requires more than a Court order.

Outside work, I am a busy mum to two angelic boys and a devilish border terrier. We all love exploring the moors and the coasts of Devon.

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Steve and Nicky were incredible during our recent house purchase. Their communication was clear throughout, which made a stressful process much easier to manage… Steve was consistently thorough, professional, and reassuring… We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Steve, Nicky, and the wider Wollens team. If we ever move again, we’ll be using them without question. – N., June 2026

Wollens have been absolutely fantastic during the entire case but my experience working with Amelia has been exceptional. I cannot fault anything about her work and will most definitely recommend/request her if myself or anyone else of that matter needs legal advice/representation. – H., July 2026

The caring and understanding I received from my solicitor was absolutely superb… I would highly recommend her and the firm. – N.S., August 2026

I cannot praise Wollens Barnstaple branch highly enough for excellent, professional service when selling and purchasing property. I would happily recommend them and intend using them again for further legal matters. Thank you so much Andrew Wood for making it all such a smooth and stress free process.

My will was all done remotely by phone, notes, letters due to the distance involved – about 145 miles, general health and Covid restrictions.
More recently I had a serious illness with loss of driving license and other lasting problems but I have been very lucky with the outcome. What seemed difficult was much easier with the help I was given. Excellent service. Solicitor Alex Jenkins and secretary Enya Garrett have been friendly, considerate, shown knowledge in an understanding way throughout preparing my will – and I have never met them.
Wollens is highly recommended.

Craig and Shirley at Wollen’s have supported us throughout a particularly tricky matter, where usual routes of communication were not possible. The advice that we were given was always very clear and concise and we found Wollen’s very responsive to any queries or concerns. They were conscious of the weighty emotional element involved but very mindful of removing the emotion from decision making processes, which made it easier to see the bigger picture. I would certainly recommend to friends or colleagues requiring legal support.