Praised for its 'personal touch', Lightfoots Solicitors' family team is based in Thame, and handles the full range of financial and children proceedings arising out of divorce and the end of relationships. Petrova Caldecourt heads the team, achieving ‘brilliant results for her clients’, often utilising alternative forms of dispute resolution.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Lightfoots is an old family firm and it is the personal touch that sets them apart.'

  • ‘I appreciate the attention to detail, and the fact that they always consult on a personal level.'

  • ‘Petrova Caldecourt provided me with legal advice/services through my divorce. What I really valued about Petrova was how pragmatic she was, helping me take the emotion out of the situation and manage the divorce in a way which protected my future but equally, did not drag things out. Petrova did not drag out consultations, she was quick and to the point.'

  • ‘Extremely caring and thorough team, who work tirelessly to ensure that they are working in the client's best interests and strategically.’

  • ‘Lightfoots are a delightful family law team handling the full range of financial remedy proceedings that occur within the Thames Valley including those involving HNW clients. They have a brilliant knowledge of the local area and have a well-deserved reputation.'

  • ‘Petrova Caldecourt is an extremely well regarded solicitor who is beloved by her clients and respected by opposing firms. Her understated manner belies the frequency with which she is able to achieve brilliant results for her clients.’

  • ‘Petrova Caldecourt is an excellent solicitor and provides a very bespoke, client-focused service. She goes the extra mile for each of her clients, and cares deeply about the outcome for each.’

  • ‘Lightfoots are a small but highly efficient team in the field of matrimonial finance. They have the advantage of being part of a larger firm and therefore able to seek advice from other relevant lawyers in connected fields such as tax, property, probate etc.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Petrova Caldecourt

Other key lawyers

Adam Ball, Rebecca Pykett, Lawrence Napier