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Brookman Solicitors

Brookman Solicitors

4.8(246 reviews)See reviews ↓·London

About the company

Brookman Solicitors is a family law firm that specialises in divorce, international divorce, children's issues, and relationship agreements. The firm holds the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark and is recommended by The Legal 500. Henry Brookman has practised law for over 45 years. After merging with DMH Stallard, 'Brookman' and 'Brookman Solicitors' are trading names of DMH Stallard LLP. The firm serves clients across England and Wales and internationally, with offices in central London, Richmond, Horsham, Brighton, Guildford, Crawley, Maidstone, and Portsmouth.

It handles all types of divorce cases in England, from straightforward to complex, and is expert in divorce cases that cross country and cultural borders. The firm advises unmarried couples on matters such as jointly owned property, and those seeking pre or post nuptial agreements or cohabitation agreements. It has a strong record in court litigation. The firm has a long-standing relationship with Australia and New Zealand, and regularly deals with cases involving Bangladeshi nationals or those who married them.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

In central London, Brookman Solicitors has earned consistent praise from clients for its handling of divorce and financial settlement matters. A recurring theme is the initial consultation, where Kevin Danagher and Philip Morton are described as attentive listeners who set out available options, potential risks and likely costs without applying pressure. Henry Brookman is singled out for his grasp of the legal system and for delivering focused, workable guidance on financial arrangements, while Natasha Slabas receives credit for her responsiveness and for pinpointing the issues that matter most.

In more involved cross-border disputes, spanning separate legal systems and coordination with overseas solicitors, Katie and Alex are named alongside colleagues for steering matters through each stage with steady communication. The tone of the feedback points to a practice that combines technical strength with an approachable, empathetic manner, and clients describe feeling supported through proceedings they found personally demanding. Clarity around what a consultation involves, and follow-up by email or telephone, comes up as a practical strength rather than an afterthought, helping those unfamiliar with family law to understand their position and the choices open to them at a difficult time.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

JC
john cugley14 July 2026

Excellent service from Henry Brookman from the start. Prompt and clear introduction session followed by full assessment soon thereafter. Clear and well explained. Highly recommend their services.

KM
Khadija Mouaddab13 July 2026

Very helpful initial consultation. the solicitor war professional, listened carefully, and explained my options clearly without any pressure. I left with a much better understanding of the process and my next steps. Thank you.

LC
Lee Cooper9 July 2026

After reading reviews I was relieved that I’d found a reputable firm to take forwards the financial side of an amicable divorce that I’m going through. I completed an online form for an initial consultation. I was contacted within a couple of working days and spoke to someone helpful who said I’d get a call back. I did and spoke to a member of staff who took a LOT of details from me. They then said I’d be contacted for a consultation within a couple of days. A few days after this I received an email from, I believe, a paralegal advising that after carefully considering the matter they are unable to represent me on this matter and encouraging me to “seek independent legal advice as soon as possible”. I found this quite unsettling as this is a pretty straight forwards divorce with a nesting arrangement. Bizarre and unnerving

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Sarah Purchase16 June 2026

Phil Morton at Brookman solicitors was extremely generous with his time, highly professional and knowledgeable. His calm empathetic demeanor enabled me to feel heard and his sound advice left me with more options than I thought I had. Thank you

NH
Neekita Hawkins12 June 2026

I had an excellent experience with Brookman Solicitors. From my initial enquiry through to consultation, the process was seamless and professional. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a prompt response from Senior Partner, followed by a complimentary consultation. Mr Brookman took the time to understand a complex family law matter, provided clear and pragmatic advice, and followed up the very next day with a detailed written summary and proposal. The responsiveness, professionalism and quality of advice were impressive. I would not hesitate to recommend Brookman Solicitors to anyone seeking experienced family law advice. Thank you.

ML
Matthias Lederhofer28 May 2026

I had a free consultation with Philip Morton from Brookman Solicitors. He took the time to listen to my situation and gave his opinion on how to approach the situation, what would be involved, risks and costs. It was a very helpful conversation that felt genuine and without pressure. I very much appreciated the consultation.

JD
Joanna D19 May 2026

I cannot recommend Natasha Slabas at DMH Stallard highly enough. She represented me through an extraordinarily complex, hard-fought, and emotionally exhausting international divorce involving contested jurisdiction proceedings, cross-border financial issues, children matters, and multiple international legal teams. I came to her after my original solicitors mishandled what should have been a straightforward procedural matter, ultimately triggering an expensive international jurisdiction dispute. From the outset, Natasha demonstrated exceptional strategic judgement, attention to detail, and complete command of the litigation. She brought calm, clarity, and a wealth of experience to what had become an overwhelming and deeply stressful situation. The proceedings themselves were highly adversarial, with my ex spouse repeatedly attempting to obscure assets, minimise his financial position and shift the goal posts. Natasha was meticulous, tactically astute, and unwavering in protecting my interests. She worked seamlessly with barristers and international attorneys and consistently inspired confidence during an incredibly difficult process. It always as though she was several steps ahead even at the most uncertain points. On a personal level, I will always be grateful for the way she supported me through an extremely vulnerable period in my life. Alongside the litigation, I was also dealing with significant personal circumstances and she never lost sight of the human reality behind the case. She combined formidable legal expertise with compassion, patience, and professionalism at every stage. Towards the end of my case when Natasha went on maternity leave, I was supported by her colleague Phillip Morton. Although I worked with him for a shorter period, he was equally thorough, compassionate and steady. At a time when I had become completely overwhelmed and could barely function, he quite literally helped hold things together and guided me through the final stretch with care, reassurance and professionalism. Complex international divorce litigation requires far more than technical legal knowledge, and Natasha is exceptional at what she does. What stands out most is not only the legal excellence of the team, but also the humanity, steadiness and unwavering support they brought to an incredibly difficult chapter of my life. High-calibre representation of this nature does not come inexpensively, but in complex international litigation, the difference in quality, preparation, and strategic judgement was unmistakable. In my experience, you very much get what you pay for and cutting corners can prove far more expensive in the long run. I will always be profoundly grateful for their representation and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Family law solicitors in London compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 6 businesses in this category in London are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Family Lawyer London★ 5,030Yes
2City of London Solicitors★ 4,978No
3Brookman Solicitors (this page)★ 4,8246No
4Family First Lawyers★ 4,830No
5London Family Solicitor★ 4,735No
Contact
+442074308470www.brookman.co.ukBarnards Inn, Fetter Yard, 86 Fetter Ln, London EC4A 1EN
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:30
Tuesday09:00–17:30
Wednesday09:00–17:30
Thursday09:00–17:30
Friday09:00–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed