Profile
Claire is the head of the family law team. She graduated from the University of Westminster with a 2:1 LLB Honours degree and a distinction on the legal practice course before qualifying as a solicitor.
As past president of the Bromley and District Local Law Society, she is an active member of the litigation subcommittee, liaising with local courts on best practice. Claire is registered on the Law Society Press List as an expert in family law, and has contributed to a monthly Family Law page for Woman magazine. She has been referred to as a 'Noteworthy Individual' in the prestigious Legal 500 and has written an article for the Family Law Journal. Claire also appeared live on Channel 4 News, BBC News 24, Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Kent and Legal TV to discuss the issues surrounding cohabitants rights and other family law issues.
In her spare time, Claire enjoys keeping fit, the gym, swimming, films and travel.
EXPERTISE
- Divorce
- Financial claims
- Matters relating to children
- Cohabitee disputes
HIGHLIGHTS
In the landmark case of Oxley v Hiscock in 2004, Claire acted for Elayne Oxley, the cohabitee who was awarded 40% of the house she had shared with her partner despite having paid only 22% of its original purchase price and never having contributed to the mortgage repayments. The case clarified the legal position that once a beneficial interest has been established, the Court may award whatever it considers to be a fair share of the property to each party, taking into account the whole course of dealings between the parties. This led to Claire appearing on a live debate for Channel 4 News and being quoted in several national publications.
WISH FOR THE YEAR
To visit a new and unusual place in another part of the world!
