Edwards Family Law, led by Kelly Edwards and Daniel Chalmers, represents parents in complex private law children cases, including international relocations, abductions and Schedule 1 disputes. Chalmers, who joined from Clintons in December 2024, focuses on contentious leave to remove applications, while Edwards handles international arrangements and holiday disputes. Charlotte Lanning acts in sensitive matters involving allegations of serious sexual harm, and Isobel Rarok focuses on international relocation and abuse-related contact disputes.
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- ‘Daniel Chalmers is an absolute star of the profession. He has a sharp mind that sets him apart from the competition. An all-around brilliant lawyer. Charlotte Lanning - underestimate her at your peril. She makes the most arduous cases look easy. Chiara Longo and Kate Pooler are future stars of the profession with huge futures.'
- ‘Edwards Family Law continues to go from strength to strength. Cutting edge partners at the top, and leading the next generation of future stars is a strength that few firms can match.’
Practice head
Kelly Edwards; Daniel Chalmers
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Lanning; Isobel Rarok; Chloe Ashman; Kate Pooler; Charlotte Stringer; Chiara Longo