Family Law in Partnership founder and director, Gillian Bishop, was highly commended in the category Solicitor of the Year – Private Practice in the prestigious Law Society Excellence Awards 2017. With 10 candidates shortlisted for the award, Gillian was the only candidate highly commended in this category.

The judges noted that Gillian has made an outstanding contribution to the practice of family law in England and Wales for over 30 years – “Both innovative and inspirational, she is recognised as a leader for positive change in family law“.

The Law Society Excellence Awards showcase the continuing commitment to excellence of both individuals and firms in the solicitors profession.

Congratulations to all the winners and shortlisted candidates at this year’s Law Society Excellence Awards.

Gillian Bishop focuses on all aspects of divorce and family law, in particular in the financial repercussions of relationship breakdown and complex private law children matters. Her work frequently has an international perspective, often involving tax and trust implications, substantial assets or incomes. A trained mediator, arbitrator (children issues) and collaborative lawyer, Gillian offers clients a range of dispute resolution options – litigation, solicitor led negotiation, mediation, children law arbitration and collaborative law – to best meet their needs. Gillian is described as a “the top collaborative lawyer” by Chambers HNW 2017 and “a leading light for collaborative law” Legal 500 UK 2017. To find out more about Gillian Bishop, take a look at her website profile or contact Gillian at E: gb@flip.co.uk or T: 020 7420 5000.