Continued recognition for Forsters family lawyers in Spear’s Family Lawyers Index 2026
Lawyers across our Family practice have once again earned distinguished recognition in the Spear’s Family Lawyers Index 2026 – a powerful endorsement of the team’s exceptional standing at the pinnacle of the market.
This year sees Partner and Head of Children, Sarah Williams, elevated to Top Flight, with Spear’s praising her formidable expertise as “an authority on highly complex surrogacy, adoption and fertility matters.” Partner and Head of Family, Joanne Edwards, is similarly celebrated for her market-leading mediation practice, whilst Partner Rosie Schumm receives deserved recognition for her outstanding specialism in high-value divorces involving intricate financial structures – including trusts, family businesses and multi-jurisdictional assets.
2026 rankings:
- Sarah Williams – Top Flight
- Joanne Edwards – Top Recommended
- Rosie Schumm – Top Recommended
- Simon Blain – Recommended
- Dickon Ceadel – Recommended
- Guy Mawson – Recommended
- Amanda Sandys – Recommended
The Spear’s Index brings together the foremost individuals shaping the evolution of modern family law – trusted advisers on the most complex, sensitive and high-stakes matters. With seven lawyers recognised, the latest rankings underscore the depth, calibre and devotion of our Family team, reflecting a sustained commitment to excellence and providing a powerfully honed ability to guide clients through even the most nuanced legal challenges with clarity, compassion, discretion and consummate expertise.
