We are a divorce law firm in England. We specialise in English family law including divorce, separation, cohabitation and most related issues, particularly children and money. We realise that these are sensitive issues: we try to handle them in a sympathetic, civilised and positive manner and by advising clearly and acting firmly and decisively to resolve them, if possible by agreement.

We are based in London and mainly handle cases in the London area (including in the Principal Registry of the Family Division of the High Court - the main court for Central London. We may also be able to assist if you live or work abroad or have a family law problem involving a foreign situation - we handle international divorce cases where there is some connection with England - we are familiar with inter-jurisdictional problems and are happy to assist where we can, but we do not give advice about the laws of other countries.

The firm was established in 1991 by David du Pré, a former barrister who was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 1980. He is a member of Resolution (formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association), and of the International Society of Family Law. Overall he has more than 30 years experience of divorce work. His associate Gaye Osborne, who also has considerable experience of divorce work, was admitted as a solicitor in 1982 and is a member of Resolution and of the Law Society's Family Lawyers Panel.

We have a broad client base, but we are not in a position to act for publicly funded clients: however we believe that our charges are competitive and we have a reduced fee for the first hour's advice without obligation to instruct us.

Generally we only give advice over the telephone or Internet to existing clients. Where possible we usually suggest a preliminary meeting - otherwise we suggest that you send us your enquiry by completing our internet Contact Response Form (see above) or by sending us an email and we will get in touch with you. For more information or to make an appointment by telephone, please contact us using the details below.