
Phoebe Chau
Family Solicitor
Phoebe is a Family Solicitor advising on financial settlements, private children disputes and domestic abuse matters.
Areas of expertise
Phoebe is a Family Solicitor who advises clients on the legal and practical issues arising from relationship breakdown. She is committed to providing practical, compassionate support during what are often some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
Before joining the firm in 2025, Phoebe worked at a respected City firm, where she advised a diverse range of clients on financial remedy proceedings, private children disputes and domestic abuse matters.
Phoebe advises clients on financial settlements following divorce and separation, financial remedy proceedings and consent orders. She also represents clients in private children disputes and domestic abuse matters, including applications for non-molestation orders and occupation orders. In addition, she has experience in cases involving international elements and works closely with the firm’s Immigration Team on surrogacy matters with cross-border considerations.
Known for her calm and approachable manner, Phoebe provides clear, pragmatic advice tailored to her clients’ individual circumstances. She works closely with clients to achieve practical and effective outcomes while helping them navigate the emotional and financial challenges that family disputes can bring.
Phoebe is a member of Resolution, reflecting her commitment to resolving family disputes constructively and with minimal conflict wherever possible.
Outside of work, Phoebe enjoys discovering new restaurants, swimming and travelling.
Latest legal updates
Articles written by Phoebe Chau
Family pets on separation: what does the law really say?
Pets are legally treated as personal property in the UK, but disputes about them are rarely about money. This guide explains how judges decide who keeps a pet, whether shared care is realistic, and how agreements can prevent a dispute.
Phoebe ChauFamily SolicitorRead moreIs January really “divorce month”? What family solicitors see every year
January is consistently one of the busiest months for family law enquiries, but it is not usually the month with the most divorce applications. This article explains what solicitors actually see, why the New Year prompts action, and why early advice does not commit you to anything.
Phoebe ChauFamily SolicitorRead moreParental responsibility and rapists: what the 2025 reform means for children and survivors
From the reform announced in October 2025 under the Victims and Courts Bill, anyone convicted of rape or a serious sexual offence automatically loses parental responsibility for a child conceived through that offence. This article explains what changes and what it means for survivors.
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