Our People

We bring talented people together to achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Elizabeth Taylor
Partner and Accredited Family Mediator
Elizabeth Taylor

“Elizabeth was really professional, as well as understanding, during the difficult period of my separation. She would know when to get down to business, or just listen, and she is very ...

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Kate Ward
Mediator in Family department
Kate Ward

Kate has 12 years’ experience as a Mediator and is a Resolution trained family law Mediator. She has practised solely as a Family Mediator since 2019, taking a side step from full time ...

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Howard Gardener
Consultant
Howard Gardener

“An astute and excellent advocate” The Legal 500 Howard is a partner and founder of Phillips Law with 40 years’ experience as a Solicitor. For over 30 years he has also served as a Depu ...

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Charity of the Year 2026: Victoria’s Promise
Charity of the Year 2026: Victoria’s Promise

We are proud to announce Victoria’s Promise as Phillips Law’s Charity of the Year for 2026. Victoria’s Promise is a local charity providing dedicated support to young women aged 25 to 5 ...

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Phillips Law Celebrates 40
Phillips Law Celebrates 40

This year we have the privilege to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Since opening our doors in 1986, our focus has been simple. We want to provide clear, dependable legal support that he ...

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Our Christmas Office Closure Dates for 2025
Our Christmas Office Closure Dates for 2025

As the festive season approaches, we would like to take a moment to thank our clients, colleagues, and wider community for the past year. Christmas is a time to pause, reflect, and spen ...

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Employment Law Protection Scheme
Employment Law Protection Scheme

We understand that one of the greatest concerns for businesses today is the potential cost of defending employee claims. With employment law changes on the horizon, these concerns are o ...

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Samantha King Shortlisted as Legal PA of the Year
Samantha King Shortlisted as Legal PA of the Year

We are pleased to announce that Samantha King has been shortlisted in the Legal PA category at the 2025 PA of the Year Awards. She is a fundamental part of both our Corporate & Comm ...

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Directors Take on Frozember to Raise Funds for The Pink Place
Directors Take on Frozember to Raise Funds for The Pink Place

On 27 November 2025 our directors from Phillips Law braved freezing temperatures and an outdoor ice bath as part of the Frozember Ice Challenge, raising vital funds for our Charity of t ...

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