Greene & Greene assists with complex and high-conflict private law children act proceedings, as well as high-value pre and post nuptial agreements. The ‘calm, composed, and client-focused’ team is led by Stuart Hughes, who comes with considerable client acclaim. He is a specialist in all aspects of family law, including divorce, separation and disputes concerning children. Melanie Pilmer is a further key figure, with experience in divorce and financial remedy proceedings, and a focus on alternative dispute resolution. The ’superb knowledge and advice’ of Emma Alfieri is a further boon to clients.
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‘I feel I can trust them. I know they have the client's interests at heart.’
‘I appreciate Stuart Hughes's honesty, even when there are difficult situations to face. I know I can trust him. He plays a straight hand. Stuart runs a collaborative team. Stuart is a warrior in conflict, decisive and sure.’
‘I had the privilege of working with Greene & Greene for my divorce proceedings, which also involved complex injunction proceedings and a child arrangements order. From the outset, Greene & Greene demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, empathy, and clarity that immediately set this firm apart.'
- 'What makes Greene & Greene unique is not just the depth of legal expertise they offer, but the way they deliver it—calm, composed, and client-focused.'
- 'One of the firm’s most notable strengths is its collaborative approach. I always felt like I had an entire team supporting me, even though Stuart Hughes was my primary contact. Communication was seamless and timely, and I was consistently kept informed and empowered throughout the process.'
‘One of the defining aspects of my experience with Greene & Greene was the exceptional calibre of the individuals involved—most notably Stuart Hughes. What truly sets Stuart apart from other family lawyers is his ability to balance sharp legal insight with a calm, measured and genuinely empathetic approach. In situations that were highly emotional and complex, Stuart remained a steady presence, offering not just legal solutions but also clarity and reassurance.'
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Practice head
Stuart Hughes
Other key lawyers
Melanie Pilmer; Emma Alfieri