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Megan Latschrauner

Megan Latschrauner

I qualified into the Public Family Law team at Crane & Staples in September 2024, following a two year period of training with the firm. I specialise in Public Family Matters, Children Law and Domestic Abuse matters including: Appearing as a Court Advocate in front of Circuit, District and Magistrates Justice for both Public Law hearings and private law Children Act proceedings, including Child Arrangement Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders. Assisting victims of domestic abuse and then advocating in a Court room in their applications for a Non- Molestation Order. Representing parents in care proceedings, covering a broad range of allegations including drug and alcohol misuse, domestic abuse, neglect, and significant mental health concerns. I take a pragmatic, but client-focussed approach to my cases, assisting clients through sensitive situations to try and achieve the best outcome available. I volunteer at a local refuge, assisting the women with a variety of Children Act matters.
Gavin Yeung

Gavin Yeung

Associate Solicitor at Crane & Staples specialising in the full range of issues that can flow from the breakdown of a relationship, including: Dissolution of a divorce or civil partnership; Financial disputes involving pensions, high net worth assets both in this jurisdiction and abroad Assisting with arrangements for negotiating and formalising a financial settlement without the need for costly court proceedings; Pre- and post-nuptial agreements; Arrangements for children after the breakdown of a relationship, whether through Court proceedings or other methods of dispute resolution; Court applications for the relocation of children, both within this jurisdiction and to other countries;

Deals

  • H-W (Children) (No 2) [2022] UKSC 17 On appeal from: [2021] EWCA Civ 1451. More information about this Supreme Court case can be found here. This case is shortlisted for 'Family Law Case of the Year' at the 2022 Family Law Awards.
  • H-W (Children: Proportionality) [2021] EWCA Civ 1451 (07 October 2021)
  • S (A Child: Adequacy of Reasoning), Re [2019] EWCA Civ 1845 (31 October 2019)

Team Services

The Family team at Crane & Staples act for private individuals in the full spectrum of family matters, including divorces involving complex financial matters, distribution of pensions, non-disclosure of assets, child arrangements cases, pre and post nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, unmarried couples finance and civil partnership dissolution.

The Public Law care team often represent children (through their children's guardians), or other family members, in complex care proceedings matters. These highly sensitive cases frequently involve allegations of neglect, non-accidental injuries, abuse or addiction issues.

The team are known for handling matters with sensitivity and taking a firm approach when required, to provide the best outcome for the client and any children. They are committed to helping parties reach agreement constructively, without the need for contested hearings, where possible.

Client testimonials

Anonymous

Danielle, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent job you have done. You have been very clear and concise throughout and dealt with all matters in a respectful manner and provided me with excellent advice. A divorce is not an easy thing to go through but on the practical side of things you certainly made life easier. I hope I don’t have to  but if someone ever needs a family lawyer I would have no hesitation in recommending you. I wish you all the very best for the future.

Anonymous

Natasha was an excellent help to me and essentially sorted mine and my child 's life out. I cannot thank her enough. I would without a doubt recommend Crane & Staples and use them again if I was ever unfortunate enough to require the service again.

Anonymous

Janet, thank you for all your help on the case, I really appreciate you being there for me

Awards and Recognition

Herts Law Society Solicitor of the Year

Natasha Khakhar

Herts Law Society Junior Lawyer of the Year

Megan Latschrauner