Characterised by its ‘exceptional breadth of experience’, the family team at BDB Pitmans acts for clients internationally with notable expertise regarding cohabitation and nuptial agreements. Team head Vandana Chitroda joined the firm in September 2023 from RIAA Barker Gillette, followed by William Roberts-Phelps in October. Chitroda is recommended for ‘heavyweight work’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The re-invigorated family team under Vandana Chitroda are excellent. They combine sound advice with empathy and robust representation.'

  • ‘Anna Stanworth is all over the detail, and always on hand and accessible.’

  • ‘William Roberts-Phelps is a star on the rise. His cases are well beyond his years and he is exceptional at managing clients.’

  • ‘Anna Stanworth is exceptional. She is extremely sharp, diligent and doesn’t miss anything.’

  • ‘The team at BDB Pitmans have exceptional breadth of experience - there is someone suited for all cases. Members of the team are knowledgeable and approachable.’

  • ‘Vandana Chitroda is well known in the field for covering heavyweight work, including for high net worth individuals.'

  • ‘Anna Stansworth is a breath of fresh air. She has the fantastic balance of managing all the fine detail in a case whilst being able to keep her eye on the big picture. She never loses sight of the wood through the trees.'

  • ‘William Roberts-Phelps is an exceptional solicitor. His knowledge of family law is second to none. He is very caring and empathetic and is very well liked by clients.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vandana Chitroda

Other key lawyers

Anna Stanworth, Alice Balcombe, William Roberts-Phelps