Sam Dickinson

Senior Solicitor & Head of Family Law

 

Family Law & Litigation

Sam delivers advice and assistance that comes from years of experience. She comes highly recommended for her work in family law and litigating matters.

Sam has worked in the legal profession since 2004 and qualified as a solicitor in 2010.  She has worked in several private practice firms in Hampshire since then specialising in both Family and Civil Litigation.  She joined the firm in January 2023 primarily to undertake family work.  Sam does much of her own advocacy meaning that clients can be confident she knows their cases well.  Due to her robust approach, keen attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of her cases Sam receives many instructions from personal recommendations.

Sam has particular experience and knowledge in ancillary relief proceedings connected to divorce including high net worth cases and cohabitation disputes under TLATA.  Sam also has experience in employment settlement agreements.

In her spare time, Sam also likes horse riding and regularly competes her horse, Prince in endurance competitions.

Sam’s services and experience

 

Sam is regularly instructed by clients in family and litigation matters including:

  • Divorce
  • Advising in respect of all financial matters connected to divorce including pensions, multiple properties and businesses
  • Cohabitation disputes including Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act proceedings if necessary
  • Private children matters including child arrangement orders, specific issue orders and prohibited steps orders
  • Pre/post nuptial Agreements
  • Neighbour disputes
  • Contract disputes
  • Disputes concerning wills including making and resisting claims for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependents) Act 1975
  • Settlement agreements for employment matters

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