Formerly Central London Collaborative Forum

About us

The Collaborative Family Law group is made up of leading lawyers – senior solicitors, Leading Counsel and – uniquely – retired High Court Judges. All are members of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a worldwide network of leading specialists in divorce and family law.

All of us are trained as collaborative lawyers. Some are trained also as mediators, and also specialise in Lawyer Assisted Mediation. Some members of the group conduct Private Hearings.

The listing below will tell you who we are, how to contact us and what methods of Dispute Resolution each of us practises.

Some of our members

Mark Harper

Mark Harper, Partner, Withers LLP, London. Specialist in divorce and financial settlement, in particular with an international element and involving offshore trusts. Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and past Secretary of the European Chapter of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

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Pamela Collis

Family Law specialist since 1980 and head of family department. All aspects of family law including financial disputes and children. Particular interest in international aspects including forum disputes, international surrogacy and pre-nuptial agreements .

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Sir Peter Singer

On retirement from the Family Division bench, Sir Peter rejoined 1 Hare Court as a Family Dispute Resolution Facilitator.

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Liz Vernon

Liz Vernon is a partner in the Family Department at Clintons. She has over 20 years experience dealing with financial and children work here and abroad. She provides a highly professional service for a diverse client base.

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Alex Carruthers

Alex Carruthers is a founding partner of Hughes Fowler Carruthers which has now grown to become one of the three firms to be recommended as a top tier firm for family law in both Chambers and Legal 500.

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Member profiles

Collaborative Family Law is a group of lawyers who are dedicated to the principles and practice of Collaborative Law and other out of court Dispute Resolution mechanisms.

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