Group Director Lisa Burton-Durham is a Chartered Legal Executive, a Leading Individual in both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners UK 2025 directories, and a Resolution trained Collaborative Lawyer. Head of our 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.
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 Partner blog and a number of other leadinig publications, Lisa writes advice columns and articles on various aspects of relationship breakdown.
Lisa is a Leading Partner in the Chambers UK 2026 directory, which says “Lisa is one of the best. The combination of her friendly manner but no-nonsense approach when necessary strikes the perfect balance.”
Previous recognition in earlier editions has included: “Lisa is without a doubt one of the best family lawyers outside London. Her cases are incredibly well-prepared and she gives realistic advice.”
Also a Leading Partner in the Legal 500 UK 2026 , Lisa is described as a “class act. She gives her clients clear advice from day one, and has a proven track record of piloting cases towards fair outcomes.”
The 2024 edition, where she was also a Leading Individual, said: “Lisa Burton-Durham is bright, personable and a pleasure to work with.”
Previous editions have included the following feedback: “Lisa Burton-Durham is an experienced lawyer. She is friendly and professional, with an extensive skill set. Lisa drives and motivates a team around her and shows 110% commitment to her cases and clients. She delivers energy and passion. Lisa’s client care is exceptional, as is her legal knowledge, her approach to cases and meeting her client’s objectives.”
Lisa is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw.
Lisa’s CILEx number: 51067
Lisa enjoys trying to keep fit, travel, food and drink and socialising with friends and family.
she has a clear understanding of the emotional difficulties involved in separation
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the support and advice you have given me over this distressing time. I know its your job, but I felt that you were giving honest clear advice, listened...
