Business Details
9 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Mediation Services in Oxford
Established by Alexandra Lewis, our practice combines over 25 years of expertise in family law with a commitment to resolving disputes efficiently and compassionately. We specialise in mediation, collaborative law, and traditional legal representation, prioritising early resolution to minimise emotional and financial strain. Our approach is client-centric, offering tailored solutions for financial settlements, child arrangements, and prenuptial agreements. With a background in leading London firms and a decade as a partner at Manches, Alexandra brings seasoned advocacy to every case. We work closely with financial advisors, therapists, and other professionals to ensure holistic support.Our services are accessible via virtual consultations, with meeting locations across London and Oxford. Transparency and value for money underpin our hourly rate structure, significantly lower than industry averages. We pride ourselves on empowering clients to make informed decisions while maintaining professionalism and empathy. Our track record demonstrates success in achieving fair outcomes without protracted court battles. Whether through mediation, arbitration, or litigation, we remain focused on your long-term well-being.
Services
Family Mediation
Collaborative Law
Divorce Proceedings
Prenuptial Agreements
Financial Dispute Resolution
Child Custody Arrangements
Cohabitation Agreements
Arbitration Support
Private FDR Hearings
Legal Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of family law expertise with transparent pricing
- Personalised service combining legal rigor with emotional intelligence
- Extensive network of financial and therapeutic professionals for holistic support
- Proven success in achieving early resolution through mediation
- Hourly rates significantly below London and Oxford market averages
Associations and certifications
- Bar Standards Board
What people say
Sound consideration in crisis
Compassionate robust advice
Key guidance for resolution
Incisive legal mind
Empowering support
Services
Family Mediation
Our family mediation service helps couples resolve financial and child custody matters through structured negotiations. We create safe spaces for constructive dialogue, focusing on long-term solutions that prioritise children's well-being. With extensive experience in high-conflict cases, we employ shuttle mediation and hybrid models when appropriate.
Collaborative Law
This non-adversarial approach involves four-way meetings to achieve mutually beneficial agreements. We maintain control over the process while providing legal advocacy throughout. The method preserves relationships and avoids court delays, with commitments to cooperative problem-solving from all participants.
Divorce Proceedings
We provide focused litigation support when court intervention becomes necessary. Our approach balances assertive advocacy with settlement orientation, aiming to resolve matters at financial dispute resolution hearings. We prepare cases thoroughly while maintaining cost-efficiency through strategic case management.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft comprehensive prenuptial arrangements tailored to individual circumstances. Our agreements address property division, financial provisions, and future dispute prevention while ensuring legal enforceability. We provide clear guidance on disclosure requirements and negotiation strategies.
Financial Dispute Resolution
Specialist support for resolving complex financial matters during relationship breakdowns. We handle property division, maintenance calculations, and pension arrangements with expert input from financial advisors. Our approach minimises conflict while protecting clients' economic interests through mediation or court representation.
People
Alexandra Lewis
Solicitor and Accredited Mediator
Qualified solicitor since 1997 with experience in magic circle firms and Manches' top family law team. Established her practice in 2017 after 10 years as partner. Specialises in mediation, collaborative law, and strategic litigation.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We provide mediation, collaborative law, divorce proceedings, prenuptial agreements, financial dispute resolution, and child custody arrangements. Our services focus on achieving practical solutions with minimal conflict.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we specialise in family mediation for financial and child-related matters. We offer MIAMs assessments and use various mediation models including shuttle and hybrid approaches for high-conflict cases.
What areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with meeting locations in London and Oxford. Virtual consultations via Zoom, WhatsApp, or FaceTime are available for clients across the UK and internationally.
What are your payment terms?
Our solicitor hourly rate is £290 + VAT. We focus on cost-effective resolution through early negotiation, with most cases avoiding expensive court proceedings. Payment plans available upon agreement.
Can you help with international cases?
Yes, we handle cross-border family law matters with experience in international financial settlements and child custody arrangements. We work with foreign legal teams to ensure compliance with relevant jurisdictions.
Do you offer legal aid?
We don't provide legally aided services but can signpost to government-funded mediation vouchers worth up to £500. We offer cost-effective alternatives to traditional litigation for self-funding clients.
