Meet The Team

Christine is a qualified solicitor with more-than 30 years of experience in family law. She is a highly ranked Family Mediation Council (FMC) Accredited Mediator, and was noted as a Senior States person in the Family Law field in the 2023 and 2024 legal directories.

She also holds a psychodynamic psychotherapy qualification from Oxford University, enabling her to help clients navigate the trickiest areas of their separation.

Delivered via the mediation process, Christine handles financial mediations following a divorce or separation, including where there are significant Trust or business assets, and for HNWI.

She also handles parenting and children mediations, having become a Child Inclusive Mediator.Christine is a Trustee at The Mint House, Oxford centre for Restorative Justice and is trained to deliver restorative justice training. She is a diversity champion and is on the ED&I panel for the Family Mediators Association.

Bernadett successfully completed a business degree before she decided to follow a career in law. She travelled extensively around Europe and studied Italian, Spanish and French. She joined Blanchards Law as a Senior Solicitor and Mediator.

Bernadett is a dedicated family law solicitor and a Resolution member. She has a passion for the law, is a tough negotiator and she firmly believes in that ‘knowledge is power’. Bernadett feels that it is a privilege to make a difference for people who are going through difficult times and feel vulnerable. She imbues her clients with confidence and in turn they trust her implicitly, knowing that they are in good hands. She has a reputation for making things happen rather than reacting. She gets stuff done.

Bernadett progresses her cases in a pragmatic way and cost-effective way, whilst continuously keeping clients informed. Bernadett appreciates the importance of family life, however if it must break down, she can make sure you go through the transition as smoothly as possible.

Juliet has specialised in family law since she qualified as a solicitor in 2018. She offers experience in dealing with the full range of family issues including divorce, children and financial issues. Juliet is a member of Resolution, the leading membership organisation for specialist family lawyers in England and Wales. She therefore takes an empathetic, practical and constructive approach to resolving family issues. Juliet is also a member of the Thames Valley Family lawyers Society.

Recent work highlights have included representing clients in relation to international child relocation disputes and acting for clients in relation to financial remedy proceedings who have high value assets and multiple business interests. She enjoys researching the latest developments in family law and writes articles for the firm’s blog.

Outside of work, Juliet spends her spare time with family and friends, cycling, hiking or kayaking.

Lisa is an Ilex trained paralegal with a wealth of knowledge and 21 years’ of experience within the law. She has a soft spot for Children related matters, as a mother to a young daughter. Lisa can relate to family life and prides herself in her ability to approach these matters in a child focused way. Lisa is very approachable, understanding and a reassuring support for clients.

Isla joined Blanchards Law in June 2023 and is currently working towards becoming a Barrister and dual qualifying as a Solicitor Advocate. Isla was called to the Bar in October 2022 having successfully completed the Bar Practice Course earlier that year.

Throughout her time in education and working in a legal environment, Isla has developed a real love for advocacy, particularly within the family law setting. Isla prides herself in being able to understand and empathise with clients and the circumstances they find themselves in.

In October 2023, Isla qualified as an accredited Mediator and can now offer this service at Blanchards Law. Isla is a crucial member of our pet custody team and is well versed to offer mediation in pet custody disputes.

In her spare time, Isla enjoys spending time with her two dogs, three horses and two guinea-pigs.

Claudia joined Blanchards Law in October 2023 after working for an accounting firm and spending three months travelling.  She is a part-qualified chartered accountant and is working towards finishing her accreditation. Claudia has an interest in complex financial family matters and is often involved in pet custody disputes.  Outside of work, she enjoys running, travelling, and trying new restaurants.”

Holly joined Blanchards Law in May 2024 and has been working as a family paralegal since September 2023 upon gaining a Law degree from Oxford University. Holly’s goal is to become a solicitor, and she has a particular interest in complex children matters. She is passionate about her current work on pet custody disputes.

Holly prides herself in providing a compassionate and friendly service to clients. In her spare time, Holly enjoys camping with her dog Rufus.

Love joined Blanchards December 2023 and quickly established herself as the go-to person and a right-hand woman to the management team. She makes sure that everyone has exactly the support they need and keeps the business ticking along on a day-to-day basis.

The UK is a relatively new professional stage for Love, having lived most of her life in the United Arab Emirates. There, Love facilitated opening of three companies, which are operational to this day has and established a very successful career as a highly regarded professional in her field. She managed to maintain a good relationship with all previous employers, who would still reach out from time to time, asking for her opinion and advice.

Love continuously works on refining her professional acumen and developing new skills. At the moment she is working on obtaining CIPD level 7. Coming from a different country and sector, Love brings new ideas and sees things from a different perspective. Love takes care of the HR and operational side of things, so that the team can focus on their main duties and makes sure that people feel comfortable approaching her about anything and that the office environment is a positive one.

When not at work, Love enjoys staying in with her two Pomeranians and a good book.

Paige joined Blanchards Law in June 2023 as an Admin assistant. She has proved to be an essential and integral part of the team, and has now transitioned to a full time role working alongside Love Lyskova as an HR Administrator.

Having graduated from University in June 2024, with a History Degree, Paige is an invaluable support to the team at Blanchards Law.

During her free time, Paige enjoys taking part in dance classes, relaxing with a good book and taking her dog on walks.

Leigh has worked in law firms since studying Business Administration at college, first as a Legal Secretary, then moving through the ranks to Practice Manager.  Since becoming a Mum Leigh has reverted to her first love of dealing with family matters, assisting clients in resolving their disputes so that they may look to the future.  Leigh’s strong organisation skills and gentle manner are valued and key to the efficient service offer our clients in seeing their matter through to a conclusion.