Polly’s areas of practice include all aspects of private family law, including resolving arrangements for children, handling the financial consequences of separation, cohabitation, and cases involving trusts and international elements.
She frequently acts for parents in children matters. Polly is committed to taking a child-focussed approach to resolving issues such as where children live, go to school and other aspects of parental decision-making, including in cases involving children with additional needs. She has experience of supporting parents through mediation and other forms of dispute resolution, as well as through a court-based process.
Polly has a wide range of experience acting for individuals in respect of the financial implications of separation. She frequently acts for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and other individuals with unconventional income and asset structures, as well as acting for homemakers and full-time parents.
She also advises on pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
Polly has experience advising other family members (siblings and parents) on the implications of divorce and separation of a family member on the wider family.
Polly is a regular commentator on family law issues and has written for publications including Wealth Briefing and the International Adviser.
