Divorce · London
Top Divorce Lawyers in London
Divorce lawyers handle the legal end of a marriage: dividing property and debts, spousal support, and arrangements for children. This list compares 9 divorce lawyers practising in London on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 14 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 9
- 1 verified licences
- 11%
- average years in practice
- 15
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Laura Vasquez
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
27 yrs in practice4.5(3)Personal InjuryCriminal DefenseDivorceSpeaks English, Polish
- 2
Diego Delgado
Out of dateOf Counsel
Thorne & Quill LLP4 yrs in practice4.7(16)DivorceEmploymentImmigrationSpeaks English, Hindi
- 3
Mei Takahashi
UnverifiedOf Counsel
Prescott Law Group33 yrs in practice4.5(6)DivorceFamilySpeaks English, German
- 4
Anika K. Yilmaz
PendingSenior Associate
Thorne & Quill LLP31 yrs in practice4.0(26)DivorceCriminal DefenseFamilySpeaks English, Polish
- 5
Olivia A. Kaplan
Out of datePartner
Thorne & Quill LLP18 yrs in practice3.7(10)Criminal DefenseDivorceSpeaks English, Urdu
- 6
Esther Abernathy
UnverifiedFounding Attorney
Calder & Marlow LLP34 yrs in practice3.7(10)EmploymentDivorce - 7
Laura Delgado
Out of dateAssociate
Calder & Marlow LLP30 yrs in practice3.8(8)Criminal DefenseDivorceEmploymentSpeaks English, Urdu
- 8
Lucas S. Farouk
UnverifiedPartner
Prescott Law Group22 yrs in practice3.6(6)Real EstateDivorceFamilySpeaks English, French
- 9
Olivia E. Galloway
PendingPartner
Thorne & Quill LLP12 yrs in practice3.9(10)ImmigrationDivorceEmploymentSpeaks English, French
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
London legal resources
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
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- The Law Society
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Choosing a divorce lawyer
Look for someone who regularly appears in the family courts where your case will be heard, and ask how they approach negotiation versus litigation. Ask for a written fee agreement and an estimate of total cost, not only the hourly rate. If your finances are complex (a business, pensions, property abroad), ask whether the lawyer works with forensic accountants or valuers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
Not always. Many jurisdictions allow people to file uncontested divorces themselves, but a lawyer can review the settlement so that property, pension and support terms are complete and enforceable.
How are divorce lawyers usually paid?
Most charge by the hour against an upfront retainer. Some offer fixed fees for uncontested matters. Contingency fees are generally not permitted in divorce cases.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
A summary of assets and debts, recent tax returns, any existing agreements (such as a prenuptial agreement) and a list of questions about timing, cost and strategy.