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Our Team

Meet the Team

Our team consists of trusted McKenzie Friends  who are are members of the McKenzie Friend UK Network, but operate independently under their own Terms and Conditions of service. They do not operate as affiliates and not employed by the company.  

You can find out more about our McKenzie Friends and contact them for a Free Consultation.

McKenzie Friend is a retired Police Chief Inspector, the director of the McKenzie Friend UK Network and founder of the National Campaign #lightnothate 
CONTACT PHIL

Welcome to the world of compassionate and experienced McKenzie friends, where your journey through the family court system is guided by  --- Read More


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SOUTH EAST

Aldershot, Basingstoke, Guildford, Slough

Tim has extensive experience in providing practical assistance in resolving disputes gained while working at a local advice centre and with local government.


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MIDLANDS

Leicester Derby Nottingham Birmingham Northampton Peterborough Stoke-on-Trent Liverpool Manchester Wolverhampton

Dave Barma has spent the last 10 years working as a small business owner, for the 15 years prior to this he was employed in a number office based, customer service ---- Read More

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Jean has had a career in Financial Services over the last 35 years and has a strong understanding of numbers, specialising with family court financial remedies. ---- Read More

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EASTERN

I have over fourteen years of experience working in education. I specialise in pastoral care and held the roles of  Head of Year and Assistant Headteacher --- Read More

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LONDON

I completed my LLB Law degree and graduated through Leeds Beckett University in 2015. 
Throughout my law degree I was a volunteer at the local Citizens Advice Bureau. --- Read More

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As an Advocacy Specialist for over 25 years I have developed significant people skills particularly in supporting people with highly emotive Child Care Proceedings--- Read More

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Family court proceedings are incredibly stressful, particularly in cases about disputes over children. I speak from a personal as well as a professional perspective.   --- Read More

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SOUTH WEST
Bath   Bristol   Chippenham

I’m Ian and I made the decision to become a McKenzie Friend through my own personal experience. For the past 34 years I have mentored and coached ---- Read More


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SOUTH EAST

Canterbury Colchester Dartford Maidstone Medway Romford

Hi I’m Hannah I become a McKenzie Friend following my own experience in proceedings, and understand how overwhelming the process can feel. ----- Read More

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NORTH EAST

Nicola, a previous committed and qualified HR

professional for many years but has since had a successful 20 years, as a project manager. 

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EASTERN

Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Luton, Milton Keynes, Norwich, Ipswich 


I am passionate about reducing conflict in the family court by providing people the support they need to navigate and simplify the complexities ---- Read More

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EASTERN
Watford, Ipswich, Barnet, Oxford, Bedford, Colchester, Cambridge, Romford, Hertford, Chelmsford, London

With over two decades of dedicated service in family advocacy, Palli is a highly seasoned professional specialising in family court matters. 

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

LONDON 


I have a passion for helping both men and women through the challenges of divorce with practical, hands on guidance though the Family Court process. ----Read More

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SOUTH EAST

I have been a McKenzie Friend since 2017 and in that time have supported people through both family and civil court. Dan is an experienced MF in the Midlands. --- Read More

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MIDLANDS

My journey to being a McKenzie Friend began in 2015, when I became involved in a complex child arrangements case for my son. Initially, I made the costly ----- Read More


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NORTH WEST 

Blackburn Bolton Chester Crewe Liverpool Manchester Preston St Helens Stockport Wigan


Dorota Abratanska is McKenzie Friend who is passion to be support any gender of victim and survivors of domestic abuse. With her experience in Domestic violence - Read More

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MIDLANDS

Jennie is a hard working, determined individual known for her straight talking and down to earth attitude. Jennie is able to build excellent working relationships -- Read More

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Louise Neville is a Master Level Divorce and Breakup Coach / McKenzie Friend and Parent Speaker on the Cafcass Family Forum. She has 9.5 years personal experience ---- Read More

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Patrick brings an extensive experience of the family court system with his front line practice across Social Care and the NHS and work across children’s and adult services. --- Read More 

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LONDON

Following a successful corporate career where he gained an MBA from Brunel University, London, Elan Dan spent 25 years working on large corporate ---- Read More


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WALES

Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bath




Naomi Simpson is Nursery Manager with over 15 years of experience in the field. Qualified with a Level 5 qualification and a Diploma of Higher Education Read More

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Jennie Sutton is a Master Separation and Divorce Coach, alongside being a McKenzie Friend.  ---- Read More

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NORTH

Mr Mario Romero is an independent consultant and contract negotiations specialist with over three decades of experience in project management ---Read More

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LONDON

Deborah’s frustration with the costly legal process surrounding separation and divorce was first realised during her own experience of the family court in 2012. ---  Read More


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EAST MIDLANDS

Derby Leicester Lincoln Northampton Nottingham

 

I am a retired businessman, having held Executive Positions in a number of International companies, supporting and running European operations. Read More

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SOUTH EAST

Emma runs a successful health and wellbeing store with her husband in Southampton. Graduating with a BA Hons English Degree. ---Read More


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SOUTH EAST

Southampton Winchester Portsmouth Basingstoke Salisbury Bournemouth

Hi my name is Natalie. I am passionate helping people I’m a good listener and take pride in my work. I have had many experiences in Family Court ---- Read More

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 I am a dedicated McKenzie friend, committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of the family court. Having been through family court myself, I --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


MIDLANDS

Birmingham, Gloucester, Leicester, Liverpool, Nottingham, Peterborough, Sheffield, Manchester,

Ms Gemma Bailey has spent more than 20 years working in various roles including banking, mortgages, customer service, HR, and administration which  ---- Read More


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NORTH EAST

Barnsley, Bradford, Bridlington, Doncaster, Grimsby, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Newcastle, Scarborough, Scunthorpe, Sheffield


I have worked 10 years in IT Digital Services in this role I’m given technical issue’s and it’s my responsibly to find the best solution for the issue and I apply  ---- Read More


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LONDON

Barnet, Bromley, Central London, Croydon, East London, Wandsworth,

West London.

A wife and mother of three (all grown up), I take pride in being a driving force for diversity, equality, and inclusion (EDI) within my community. --- Read More

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My name is Neena, and I have been assisting, advising and supporting people with their domestic and legal issues in and outside of court for many years. --- Read More


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EASTERN

Edmonton, Romford, East London, Central London, West London

My journey into the legal world began after earning a Psychology degree in 2012, followed by over a decade of successful work in Procurement & Supply Chain ---- Read More


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SOUTH EAST

Aldershot, Basingstoke, Guildford,

Oxford, Reading, Southampton,

Winchester, Worthing

After enduring a six-year journey in the UK family court system, I initially relied on solicitors but found limited success and financial strain. Read More


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SOUTH EAST

Medway, Maidstone, Dartford, Bexley, Bromley, Central London, Sevenoaks, Canterbury, West London


Carol has always worked in consultative and supportive roles as she very much enjoys helping people especially in high conflict cases where emotional support is needed.--- Read More

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