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Amphlett Lissimore ranked in Chambers and Partners UK Guide, 2026

Written by

Toni Wensley

Published on

October 16, 2025

Amphlett Lissimore is delighted to announce that it has been ranked in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2026.

Chambers and Partners is an independent professional legal research company that has been delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world’s leading lawyers and law firms since 1990.

For the first time, Amphlett Lissimore is ranked in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide. The firm is ranked the South’s Family/Matrimonial Band 4, with Estella Newbold-Brown, Partner and Head of Family Law, achieving an individual Band 4 ranking in the same listing. Senior Associate Solicitor and Accredited Family Mediator, Samantha O’Dwyer has been awarded ‘Spotlight’ in Family/Matrimonial: Mediators.

“Amphlett Lissimore has a number of offices in key locations such as Croydon, Bromley, Richmond and West Wickham. The firm has a strong family law team advising on divorce and financial remedy, Children Act matters and TOLATA claims. It is well placed to offer clients alternative options for resolving family disputes, particularly mediation.” – Chambers and Partners Editorial Team

Estella Newbold-Brown, Partner and Head of Family Law says:

“It’s a privilege to be ranked in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2026. The Family team at Amphlett Lissimore take pride in consistently delivering a high level of service to our clients, by utilising our specialist knowledge of law, understanding its nuances, and collaborating with our peers.”

Estella’s leadership and communication skills were highlighted in the testimonials collated independently by the ‘Chambers and Partners’ research team:

“Estella is incredibly forward-thinking and a warm and generous character. She has an excellent leadership style and is very knowledgeable.” – Chambers and Partners Editorial Team

Samantha O’Dwyer’s experience and skill as a Family Mediator were also highlighted by the Chambers and Partners Editorial team:

“Samantha O’Dwyer is an accredited mediator who assist clients in resolving disputes pertaining both to finance and children arrangements following divorce and separation.” – Chambers and Partners Editorial Team

Toni Wensley, Partner at Amphlett Lissimore says:

“I’m delighted that Estella Newbold-Brown, Samantha O’Dwyer, and the whole family law team have been recognised in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2026. The team go above and beyond to ensure the best for our clients and are creating a name for themselves within the legal community.”

 

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