Your team

The Michelmores Family Law Service is based in Exeter, Sidmouth and London. We are a large team dedicated to Family Law.

We offer an initial free interview.

Below are pictures of the team with their individual profile,  giving you more information about our experience and expertise.

Please don't hesitate to contact our dedicated team. Simply click your desired member below for further details.

Simon Thomas

Simon Thomas

PARTNER

simon.thomas@michelmores.com
Simon is Head of the Michelmores Family Law Service. He joined the firm in 1992 and was promoted to Partner in 1998. Simon has 20-years experience in all areas of family law; specialising in the financial impact of a relationship breakdown. His expertise includes pensions, family businesses, and financial provision for children, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation matters. Simon's excellent reputation attracts clients both locally and nationally. Simon is a trained
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Zoe Porter

Zoe Porter

PARTNER

zoe.porter@michelmores.com
Zoe qualified as a Solicitor in 2001, joined Michelmores Family Law Service in 2007 and was promoted to Partner in 2009. She has a specialism for complex, difficult or 'big money cases'; particularly those that involve pensions and businesses. Zoe also practises in the financial rights of couples who have been living together, including same sex couples and has a national client base. Additionally she is a trained Collaborative Lawyer, a Resolution member, an Accredited Specialist with Resolution (both in relation
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Vanessa Priddis

Vanessa Priddis

PARTNER

vanessa.priddis@michelmores.com
Vanessa is the Head of the Michelmores Family Law Service Childcare Team. Having qualified in 1987, she has over 20 years experience and has a first-rate reputation in acting for children in all types of proceedings. This includes care proceedings (involvement with Social Services), with a particular interest in fabricated illness and non-accidental injury. Her specialisms also include adoption, international adoption and surrogacy. Vanessa is constantly referred to as a source of knowledge on topics relating to children by her peers.
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