Edmund Shaw
Assistant Solicitor
edmundshaw@edwardsfamilylaw.co.uk
Edmund joined Edwards Family Law in October 2025 as an Assistant Solicitor.
He studied English Language and Literature at the University of Leeds before completing the GDL at Oxford Brookes University and the LPC at The University of Law.
Edmund completed his training contract at a leading London Media & Entertainment firm, qualifying as a solicitor in September 2025.
His training provided a broad range of experience across family law, corporate law, litigation and dispute resolution, as well as the music, film, and television sectors.
Edmund’s family law experience encompasses all stages of divorce proceedings, including complex financial arrangements, varied asset structures, private law children matters, and occupation orders.
Outside of work, Edmund enjoys writing and recording music, playing sports, and going to the cinema.
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.
Edmund Shaw
Assistant SolicitorEdmund’s family law experience encompasses all stages of divorce proceedings, including complex financial arrangements, varied asset structures, private law children matters, 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.
We endeavour to respond to all new enquiries within a few hours but sometimes with other commitments such as court hearings, that might not be possible. At most, we will get back to you within 24 hours. If you require urgent or immediate assistance, please contact the team by email contact@edwardsfamilylaw.co.uk, flagging the urgency and we will do whatever we can to assist, if proportionate and possible on the facts of your individual case.
