Lisa Burton-Durham
Director & Specialist Family Lawyer
Lisa Burton-Durham is a Chartered Legal Executive and Resolution trained Collaborative Lawyer. She is a Director and head of the Brighton team,. She joined Family Law Partners from a regional firm where she had been for over 20 years having been attracted to joining a dedicated Family Law team.
Lisa is a member of Resolution and in accordance with its principles she is committed to working in a constructive and non-confrontational way. This led to her desire to become collaboratively trained. Her aim is always to find positive solutions and outcomes for her clients and their children. Lisa always takes a sensitive approach and has a clear understanding of the emotional difficulties involved in separation for everyone involved. She has a very approachable and reassuring manner.
The Legal 500 says: “Lisa Burton-Durham is an experienced lawyer with a reassuring and empathetic manner and a necessary pragmatic approach to resolving financial remedy disputes. She manages clients’ expectations and guides them to a settlement when necessary but can also fight her corner”.
Lisa specialises in finances and children issues following separation, divorce or civil partnership dissolution. She also advises on Prenuptial, Pre-civil Partnership and Cohabitation/Living Together Agreements.
A regular contributor to the Family Law Partners blog and a number of other publications, Lisa writes advice columns and articles on various aspects of relationship breakdown.
5 Clifton Mews, Clifton Hill, BN1 3HR
Licensed for 3 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
Excellence
Testimonial – Peter Ellis
Over the past 25 years, I have instructed approximately 13–14 different matrimonial solicitors, including several prominent, London-based firms. Sadly, my experience with many of them was marked by a frustrating lack of care, professionalism, and, in some cases, outright ineptitude. Too often, I encountered what I can only describe as calculated, fee-generating practices that offered little value and even less empathy — a sentiment I know is echoed by many others in similar positions.
It was on the recommendation of a trusted friend — who knew all too well my disillusionment with the legal profession — that I contacted Family Law Partners (UK) Ltd in Brighton. I initially hesitated, especially when asked to provide an extensive amount of personal information at the outset. However, with hindsight, I now see this as a logical and efficient step — a refreshing contrast to the endless back-and-forth that often serves little purpose beyond inflating bills.
My principal contact, Lisa Burton-Durham, was a revelation. Pragmatic, realistic, and acutely cost-conscious, she focused not on prolonging the process, but on achieving a timely and sensible resolution with minimal stress. Her approach was intelligent and straightforward, marked by joint strategic planning and open consideration of all possible outcomes. This collaborative process not only saved time and money but also ensured a level of clarity and direction that had been sorely lacking in my previous dealings with other firms.
In short, Family Law Partners delivered exactly what I had hoped for: a service that was transparent, fair, and grounded in both experience and understanding. I was charged reasonably for a result that met my expectations — something I genuinely doubt would have been possible without their involvement.
I would urge anyone navigating the complexities of family law to exercise caution when choosing representation. In my experience, Family Law Partners (UK) Ltd stands apart — and I am grateful to have finally found a team that delivers on its promises.
Peter Ellis
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A pleasure to deal with.
I found Lisa from her blogs online, which are brilliant. Working with her was a joy, thank you.
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Issues with Court Order Maintenance payments
I chose Lisa and Family Law Partners after considerable research as I believed she and her team had the experience and expertise my situation warranted. I found Lisa very approachable, refreshingly down to earth and reassuringly supportive. I felt confident she would do her best by me. She was, thankfully accessible and I found her consistent and considered in her responses. She helped me keep perspective during some very tricky times. Without hesitation I highly recommend.
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Settling a Long Standing Divorce Issue
Lisa provided excellent advice in managing a long-standing issue over divorce maintenance payments. She was persistent in getting a conclusion, and was very professional in handling a difficult solicitor on the other side. Her advice and approach to settlement was clear and I was given the confidence to pursue my case. A satisfactory settlement was achieved and I can now get on with the rest of my life. I am very glad I selected this legal firm to resolve my divorce issues.
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Settling a Long Standing Divorce Issue
Lisa provided excellent advice in managing a long standing issue over divorce maintenance payments. She was persistent in getting a conclusion, and was very professional in handling a difficult solicitor on the other side. Her advise and approach to settlement was clear and I was given the confidence to pursue my case. A satisfactory settlement was achieved and I can now get on with the rest of my life. I am very glad I selected this legal firm to resolve my divorce issues.
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Expert advice
Thank you Lisa and Raj for all your support an advice through a very tricky divorce
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My complex financial situation during a divorce
Very professional and efficient. Felt like I was in safe hands throughout. Listened well and responded to all my requests sympathetically. Dealt with quite a few paralegals but all were well informed of my complex situation and able to assist.
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Highly recommend
Family law partners have been brilliant in assisting me with my divorce and consent order.
Lisa offered some brilliant advice which has given me confidence in dealing with matters involving my ex.
The speed and efficiency with the way my case was dealt with, made a difficult situation, considerably easier. Highly recommend
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A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 05 May, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review, feedback is enormously important to our team. We have passed your comments onto Lisa and her colleagues in our Brighton team who are delighted that you were so pleased with the support you received.
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Compassionate approach
I cannot thank you enough for your support over the last few years. It has been a prolonged and distressing process, but you kept me sane in the darkest periods, and I am very grateful for your no-nonsense but compassionate approach, which made it all a bit easier to cope with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone. Although I wouldn't wish the situation on my worst enemy, you help make it less traumatic
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A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 05 May, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review, feedback is enormously important to us. We have passed your comments onto Lisa and her colleagues in our Brighton team who are delighted that you were so pleased with the support and advice you received.
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A rock
Dear Lisa, You have been a rock. We don't have a panic button in this house, we have a Lisa button - you are a soldier
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A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 05 May, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review, feedback is enormously important to us. We have passed your comments onto Lisa and her colleagues in our Brighton team who are delighted that you were so pleased with the support and advice you received.
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