Gardner Leader—Suzy Hamshaw

Suzy previously practised at local firm Charles Lucas and Marshall for 17 years. She has more than 20 years’ experience in family law, and specialises in complex financial aspects of divorce and civil partnership dissolution, as well as pre-and post-nuptial agreements and children matters. She is also a collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution. She is based at Gardner Leader’s Thatcham office.

‘It was a big move to join Gardner Leader after many years at my previous firm but the timing was right and I was well aware of its fantastic reputation,’ she said. ‘I’m now really excited to contribute to the family team’s excellent work and its ever- growing success.’

Suzy’s appointment coincides with the retirement of long-serving Partner, Collette Bailey after 14 years with the practice during which time she has seen the firm grow to more than 120 employees and 16 partners as well as winning numerous awards.

Seona Myerscough, Partner and Head of the Family team at Gardner Leader, said: ‘Suzy is a great fit and superb addition to our team. She is hugely experienced in all aspects of family law, but especially in complex financial cases.

‘We also want to take the opportunity to wish Collette a very happy and well-deserved retirement after her many years’ service at Gardner Leader, and hope she has a fantastic time on her future travels.’