Vanessa Friend

Family Law

Vanessa is a partner and Head of Family Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution at Hodge Jones & Allen. Vanessa qualified in 2009 and has practised exclusively family law. In 2017 she won a City Wealth Award for her work on high value and complex matters. Her practise encompasses all areas or private family law, with a particular focus on the financial issues arising out of separation, relationship agreements (including cohabitation, prenuptial agreements and separation agreements), and arrangements for children. Many of her cases have an international element with clients who live abroad or assets located outside of the jurisdiction. She works with family lawyers in foreign jurisdictions to ensure her clients receive comprehensive advice.

Vanessa is also a Resolution trained mediator who assists couples in reaching a negotiated outcome. As Head of Mediation and ADR Vanessa helps clients to carefully consider the options for out of court dispute resolution.