Charlotte Lanning
Senior Associate Solicitor
charlottelanning@edwardsfamilylaw.co.uk
Charlotte joined Edwards Family Law in November 2020 as an Associate Solicitor and was promoted to Senior Associate in October 2024.
Charlotte undertook her training contract at a leading City firm (under the supervision of Kelly Edwards) where she gained experience in all areas of family law as well as criminal litigation, civil litigation and conveyancing. Charlotte qualified in September 2019 and her practice has been solely focused on family law since.
Charlotte is committed to her clients and will always do all that she can to assist them to reach a resolution in the most amicable and cost-effective manner. Charlotte will always try to resolve matters out of the court arena where possible and is a huge advocate of private FDRs.
Charlotte has been praised by clients for her patience and understanding in difficult circumstances. Charlotte has represented a vast array of individuals and their spouses including professional sports people, business owners, senior medical professionals, property developers and bankers. Charlotte has also acted for third parties, such as the siblings and parents of parties to divorce where there are disputes about the ownership of assets amongst the wider family.
Charlotte has a vast array of experience in all of the issues that can arise from relationship breakdown and focuses largely on complex financial matters, with a particular interest in variation of maintenance cases. Charlotte has acted in a number of cases where undeveloped property is a significant asset or issue. Charlotte frequently drafts pre and post nuptial agreements for clients looking to protect their pre-acquired wealth or inheritance. Charlotte also undertakes complex children work, often involving allegations of sexual offences and domestic abuse.
Charlotte graduated from Pembroke College, Oxford with a 2.1 in Jurisprudence. Charlotte is a member of Resolution and Women in Family Law and is a frequent contributor to the case summaries section of the Financial Remedy Journal.
Charlotte was named an Associate to Watch by Chambers Children / Family in both their 2024 and 2025 guides and is recognised as a Key Lawyer by the Legal 500
Particular highlights include:
- Representing a wife where the total assets exceeded £105 million, the extent to which a large proportion of these assets were non-matrimonial was a significant issue. The parties were able to reach an agreement without the need for court proceedings to be issued;
- Representing a mother in highly contested, long running children proceedings in the High Court. The mother had been subject to onerous undertakings for a number of years and by the conclusion of the proceedings, these were all discharged enabling her and the children to lead a less restricted life.
- Representing a wife following the breakdown of both parties second marriage where the assets exceeded £10m and involved various complexities such as overseas properties, trusts, pensions and land that was in the process of being developed and therefore held significant hope value. There were significant arguments about non-matrimonial property. The case settled on the morning of trial with the wife receiving a generous needs-based settlement.
- Representing an ex-husband in a variation of maintenance dispute some 10 years after the original proceedings commenced, helping the parties to reach a clean break and bring an end to long running and stressful litigation;
- Representing a husband with an annual income of £500,000 gross and assisting with settlement negotiations shortly before a final hearing. The parties’ eventual agreement was a substantial move away from the wife’s open position with respect to maintenance, in both quantum and term.
“Charlotte was wonderful. I was so thrilled to have both these fantastic, smart, capable lawyers on my team.” – Legal 500
“Charlotte is an absolute firecracker! She has supported me the entire way. Her knowledge of the system is large.” – Legal 500
“Charlotte Lanning is the complete package. She is knowledgeable, incredibly efficient, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Clients are assured that they are in extremely safe hands. Charlotte knows her stuff and gets great results for her clients.” – Legal 500
“Charlotte is exceptional. Her know-how is second to none, she is very astute and nothing but excellent. Not only is she a top-rate lawyer, she is also excellent at managing me as a shaken client through the process, managing both my expectations and emotions throughout. Charlotte’s approach to our case was knowledgeable, composed, measured, and very well considered. Charlotte put together an exceptional team and excellent case together which I am extremely grateful for.” – Legal 500
“I predominantly worked with Charlotte Lanning. She was understanding to my needs and emotions but at the same time, she managed my expectations accordingly so I understood what to expect throughout the proceedings from a practical and emotional level.” – Legal 500
“Charlotte Lanning – underestimate her at your peril. She makes the most arduous cases look easy.” – Legal 500
“Charlotte Lanning at Edwards Family Law is like a mini Kelly. She is punching above her years for sure.” – CHNW 2025
“Charlotte Lanning’s client service and general level of service is very strong. Charlotte’s level of sophistication is very strong.” – CHNW 2025
“Charlotte Lanning at Edwards Family Law is great. She’s super bright and great to work with. She is super well prepared, very diligent and a very easy person to work with. She definitely wins clients’ trust very easily.” – CHNW 2025
“Charlotte is extremely impressive and I felt thoroughly supported and safe in her hands.” – Chambers HNW 2025
“Charlotte Lanning is an associate who is developing strong expertise in family law, including cases that involve very complex child arrangements and disputes.” – Chambers HNW 2025
“Charlotte Lanning’s client service and general level of service is very strong. Charlotte’s level of sophistication is very strong. Her commercial vision is also very strong. She is great to work with.” – CHAMBERS HNW 2024 – CLIENT
“Isobel Rarok and Charlotte Lanning are punching way above their years.” – CHAMBERS HNW 2024
“Charlotte Lanning’s client service and general level of service is very strong. Charlotte’s level of sophistication is very strong. Her commercial vision is also very strong. Charlotte is an absolute superstar. Even when I was finding the divorce process most challenging, she filled me with good humour and confidence. Charlotte made every aspect of the process understandable and made me feel as though there were no stupid questions and that she had all the time in the world to make sure I was happy with the decisions being made.” CHAMBERS HNW 2024 – CLIENT
Meet our Lawyers
Kelly Edwards
Managing PartnerWith over 15 years experience in dealing with Complex Family Law matters, Kelly will be able to guide you through any aspect of your case with speed and ease.
Daniel Chalmers
PartnerDan has significant experience in all aspects of family law. He specialises particularly in marital breakdown and associated financial matters, representing clients in High Net Worth disputes involving assets in multiple jurisdictions. In recent years Dan has represented numerous Ultra High Net Worth individuals including sports professionals and celebrities having worked at a top Central London media and entertainment law firm.
Sarah Walker
Junior PartnerSarah Walker trained as a corporate lawyer at Clifford Chance where she worked in the London and Singapore offices before becoming a family lawyer in 2017.
Chloë Ashman
Associate SolicitorChloë’s legal practice encompasses all aspects of financial remedy, Schedule 1, private children and prenuptial and post nuptial agreements.
Chiara Longo
Associate SolicitorChiara specialises in financial matters, representing clients in high net worth disputes involving a variety of complex asset structures. She also handles all aspects of private law children cases, especially cases involving allegations of domestic abuse or alienation. Chiara has experience advising musicians, influencers, celebrities and people in the public eye.
Charlotte Lanning
Senior AssociateCharlotte has a vast array of experience in all of the issues that can arise from relationship breakdown with a particular focus on complex financial matters, often with an international dimension
Isobel Rarok
Senior AssociateIsobel is experienced in all aspects of marital breakdown and dealing with High Net Worth and complex financial matters together with advising on pre and post nuptial agreements
Kate Pooler
Associate SolicitorKate advises on all aspects of family law, including marital breakdown, financial remedy, Schedule 1 Children Act cases, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, concerns around behaviour associated with relationship breakdown and all matters relating to co-parenting
Charlotte Stringer
Assistant SolicitorCharlotte advises on all aspects of family law arising from the breakdown of a marriage including marital breakdown, financial settlements, private law children matters and non-molestation and occupation orders.
Honor Calvert
ParalegalHonor studied English Literature at Durham University and is currently undertaking a Masters in Law (SQE1) at the University of Law. Alongside her studies, Honor works as a part-time Paralegal at Edward’s Family Law, assisting with a variety of matters across different cases.
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Initial Consultation
During a initial consultation with our experienced divorce solicitors and family solicitors, you can expect a comprehensive discussion about divorce in the UK (England and Wales). We’ll walk you through the process of how to get a divorce, covering important topics such as the divorce application, laws on divorce and your financial rights and obligations following a divorce.
Our lawyers will provide insight into divorce law, including no-fault divorce, and help you understand the divorce process, including divorce filing and court proceedings. We’ll also discuss the cost of divorce, giving you a clear picture of what to expect financially. Our team of solicitors also can provide comprehensive legal guidance in issues such as child arrangements (also known as “child custody”), spousal support, and property division.
We’re here to assist you in every aspect of getting a divorce or family issue, making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Whether you’re seeking advice on family arrangements or need guidance on a divorce consent order our experts in family law are here to help.
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