Samantha Archer > K J Smith Solicitors > Henley on Thames, England > Lawyer Profile

Samantha Archer

Position

Partner

Career

Samantha is a Partner in the firm and the Head of our Henley-on-Thames office. She is one of the founding members of KJS and has been with the firm since it was launched in 2009.

Samantha has spent her whole career at the firm, from paralegal to associate and then to Partner level. She has shaped the culture and direction of the firm, and our inclusive, supportive culture has been crafted through many years of Samantha’s influence here.

Samantha is a highly experienced lawyer and has worked in all aspects of family matters since she qualified in 2012. She has particular expertise in divorce and the breakdown of civil partnerships. One of her favourite parts of the role is the challenging aspect of untangling the financial matters associated with these cases. However, she is very adept in this area and navigates her way through complex issues to find the best result for her clients.

As a member of Resolution, she is committed to dealing with disputes in a constructive and conciliatory way. Clients enjoy working with Samantha because she is sympathetic and down-to-earth, but assertive and robust with the other side when she needs to be.

Samantha enjoys supporting the more junior colleagues in the firm, and she’s an inspiring mentor to new lawyers. Under Samantha’s management, lawyers develop their skills and knowledge in family law and build their confidence in dealing with clients. She helps other lawyers to flourish in their careers and continue the success of the firm.