Family Team

Richard Randall

Richard is the Senior Partner at Leonard Gray.

He is also a Member of Resolution and the Law Society Children/Family Panels.

Richard is the only Family Lawyer in Essex personally recommended in Chambers Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2009 and in Legal Experts 2007 as a leading Family Lawyer.

Specialises in:

Child Law whether Child Care, Residence/Contact or Adoption

Dealing with Divorce and complex financial issues involving high worth capital assets

He is an acknowledged expert and advocate in Children related issues

Richard has broadcast and lectured on Child related law

Richard is mentioned as a leading light in Family Law in the UK in the Legal Experts Guide 2010

Contact info:

Tel: 01245 504904
Fax: 01245 490728
Click here to contact Richard by email.

Colin Smith

Colin is the Senior Solicitor Partner who leads the Leonard Gray Family Law Team. He is a Partner with 25 years qualified experience in Family Law. Colin is a Member of the Law Society Family Panel , a Member of Resolution, a Member of the Association of Lawyers for Children.

Broadcasts and lectures on Family Law matters and Family mediation.

Specialises in:

Law Society Family Law Panel Member

"Collaborative Lawyer" accredited by "Resolution" previously the Solicitors Family Law Association

Colin regularly advises high net worth divorcing and separating clients and is much in demand

Advises directors of public and private companies in divorce and separation

Helps resolve Family Trusts in divorce and separation

Advises on agricultural companies and partnerships in divorce and separation

High worth pensions and investments in divorce and separation

Principal Practice Consultant and Mediator

National Family Mediators Association Vice Chair 2008/9

All aspects of Civil Partnerships including set up and separation

Comments received from previous clients include the following:

"It is difficult for me to put into words just how much I have appreciated your efforts over the past year or so. Your professionalism, personal attention and expertise are second to none, I feel that I have enjoyed the benefits of not only a brilliant Solicitor but of a terrific person. Your personal advice as well as your professional advice have been much appreciated. I know of no other person who has received such help as I have."

"May I take this opportunity to thank you for all your help, sound advice and understanding during what was an extremely difficult period for me and my family. I cannot stress enough how grateful I am for everything you have done and your consistent professionalism shown throughout the case."

"Just a quick thank you for your efforts in resolving my case. You made it easier for me by helping me to retain my sense of humour! Divorce is not the end of the world. I am entirely happy with the outcome and so thank you again."

Contact info:

Tel: 01245 504904
Fax: 01245 490728
Click here to contact Colin by email.

Sarah Orrell

Sarah is a specialist family solicitor at Leonard Gray with over 9 years experience.

Sarah understands the difficulties encountered when a relationship breaks down and is practical and sensible in her approach. She has a detailed knowledge of the substantive law and procedural rules, which is particularly helpful in resolving matters quickly and amicably.

Specialises in:

Divorce and associated financial settlements to include a thorough analysis of financial and other material, preparation and presentation of the facts.

Cohabitation issues - both in relation to pre cohabitation agreements and deeds for separating cohabitants.

Separation agreements.

Children cases including issues involving contact, residence, parental responsibility and applications for the removal of a child from the country.

Contact info:

Tel: 01245 504904
Fax: 01245 490728
Click here to contact Sarah by email.

Marie Croucher

Marie is an Associate Member of the Institute of Legal Executives primarily handling legally funded cases.

She is sympathetic and has a down to earth manner with her clients, whilst maintaining an organised and professional approach to problems including necessary court work.

Marie can offer free half hour appointments to clients in circumstances where this is appropriate.

Specialises in:

Public Children Act matters, including Social Services involvement/ Child Protection and care proceedings

Private Children Act matters, including contact and residence disputes

Legally aided divorce and associated finances

Contact info:

Tel: 01245 504904
Fax: 01245 490728
Click here to contact Marie by email.