Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Maidenhead
Frances Lindsay was established in 1997 with a clear focus on family law and non-court dispute resolution. Our firm combines nearly 100 years of collective experience in family law matters, offering tailored solutions for divorce, separation, financial settlements, and child arrangements. We prioritise compassionate client care, maintaining consistent communication and building trust through our dedicated team of solicitors, mediators, and collaborative lawyers. Our expertise extends to complex financial remedy cases, high net-worth divorces, and cohabitation disputes, supported by our accreditation from Resolution and the Law Society. We serve clients across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, and Surrey, with additional remote support available nationwide.Our team includes specialists in wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney, ensuring comprehensive legal support for family matters. We maintain rigorous professional standards through our authorisation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and adherence to the Law Society Lexcel practice management standard. Our approach balances traditional legal expertise with alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and arbitration. We have earned client testimonials praising our professionalism, empathy, and ability to simplify complex legal processes. With offices in Maidenhead and satellite locations, we provide accessible legal services while maintaining a personal touch in every case.
Services
Divorce Services
Mediation
Wills and Probate
Arbitration
Family Law Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years' experience in family law with accredited specialists
- Our team includes Resolution-accredited mediators and collaborative lawyers
- We provide individually structured fixed-fee services for transparent costs
- Our solicitors have handled complex financial remedy cases up to 18m
- We maintain Law Society Lexcel practice management standards
Associations and certifications
- Resolution
- Law Society
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Professional and efficient
Compassionate support
Simplified complex processes
Empathetic guidance
Excellent client care
Services
Divorce Services
Our specialist divorce team handles straightforward and complex cases with equal care. We provide clear legal advice on financial settlements, child arrangements, and post-divorce matters. With experience in high net-worth cases up to 18m, we combine courtroom expertise with non-confrontational approaches to achieve practical solutions.
Mediation Services
We offer accredited mediation services for family disputes. Our Resolution-trained mediators help couples reach mutually beneficial agreements on financial and child-related matters. This cost-effective alternative to court proceedings maintains amicable relationships while protecting both parties' interests through legally sound frameworks.
Wills and Probate
Our private client team specialises in creating tailored wills and lasting powers of attorney. We provide expert probate administration and estate planning services, ensuring your assets are protected and your wishes respected. Our approach combines legal precision with sensitive handling of personal circumstances.
Financial Settlements
We handle complex financial remedy cases involving property, pensions, and business assets. Our solicitors have particular expertise in high-value divorce settlements and military pension divisions. We employ strategic negotiation techniques while maintaining readiness for court representation when necessary.
Child Arrangements
Our child-focused approach prioritises children's welfare in separation cases. We advise on residence, contact, and financial support arrangements. We help clients navigate court orders and mediation processes while maintaining constructive co-parenting relationships through practical, long-term solutions.
People
Frances Lindsay
Senior Partner
Qualified solicitor with 30 years' family law experience, Resolution member and accredited mediator. Specialises in complex financial remedy cases and high net-worth divorces. Former software trainer and head-hunter, now renowned for combining legal expertise with personal understanding of divorce challenges.
Stewart Henderson
Partner
Family law specialist with focus on financial remedies and cohabitation disputes. Salaried partner since 2023, known for strategic guidance in complex negotiations. Combines professional expertise with empathetic client support during challenging personal circumstances.
Manjit Bains
Senior Associate Solicitor
Resolution Accredited Specialist with 25 years' family law experience. Expert in divorce, financial settlements, and private children law. Recognised for pragmatic approach and ability to explain complex legal matters clearly, with particular expertise in cohabitation disputes.
Martin Lambert
Family Law Solicitor
Specialist in relationship breakdown cases with 30 years' Berkshire-based experience. Advocate for non-confrontational approaches to divorce and cohabitation issues. Experienced in domestic violence cases and children's welfare matters, maintaining calm professional support.
Amanda Chivers
Chartered Legal Executive
Private client specialist with 20+ years' wills and probate experience. Manages estate administration and lasting powers of attorney. Combines professional expertise with compassionate client care, focusing on long-term estate planning solutions.
Questions
What areas do you cover for family law services?
We operate from Maidenhead with clients across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, and Surrey. Remote consultations via phone or video are available nationwide.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide 45-minute no-obligation consultations either face-to-face, by phone, or via video call to discuss your specific requirements.
Can you help with complex financial divorce settlements?
Our team specialises in high-value financial remedy cases, including property division, business assets, and pension splits, with experience handling cases up to £18m.
Are your mediation services legally binding?
Mediation itself isn't binding, but agreements reached can be formalised into court orders through solicitor review, ensuring legal enforceability.
How do you handle child custody arrangements?
We prioritise children's welfare, guiding clients through residence, contact, and financial support matters using non-confrontational approaches where possible.
What accreditation do your solicitors hold?
We maintain Resolution membership, Law Society accreditation, and Solicitors Regulation Authority authorisation, with individual specialists in mediation and collaborative law.
