The family team at Moore Barlow, headed by Joanna Farrands, ‘has dispute resolution in its DNA’, with four mediators operating across London, Richmond, Woking, and Guildford. Karen Barham acts full time as a mediator and parenting coordinator, is praised for being ‘at the forefront of mediation’ for both finances and children work, and qualified to meet with children in child-inclusive mediation. Victoria Walker and Jan Galloway continue to be recommended for mediation matters, with Galloway additionally supporting clients as a divorce and separation coach.
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‘Moore Barlow are a family team of strength and depth. Impressive in litigation and out of court dispute resolution. Always looking at innovative ways to resolve disputes and support clients.’
‘Karen Barham is an imaginative and brilliant mediator bringing a real talent to solving difficult and challenging family breakdowns. She has a real knack for taking clients with her. A first choice and a reliable choice.'
‘The Moore Barlow team has dispute resolution in its DNA and I always know that if they are on the other side we will be able to find an outcome that works for both parties without recourse to the court.’
‘Karen Barham is the standout member of the Moore Barlow team. There simply is no better mediator than Karen. She is extremely bright, firm but always kind, and able with an authority that clients and professionals respect and respond positively too.'
‘Karen Barham has phenomenal energy and is passionate about mediation. She has experience in dealing with the most difficult of cases and is a child-inclusive mediator. There is a plain honesty in her manner and she exudes confidence.'
'Victoria Walker is an up-and-coming mediator who is developing a good style and creating solid outcomes for couples.'
‘This is a strong and leading mediation practice. Karen Barham is at the forefront of mediation, and is innovative, adaptable and she thinks laterally and creatively. The practice will offer in person mediation, hybrid mediation, work with solicitors involved, or remotely, depending on what is needed.’
‘Charlotte Millard is amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what she does.’
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Joanna Farrands