Melanie is a leading Partner in our expert Family Law team. She is a fearless, powerful solicitor who strives to empower and achieve the best outcome for her clients.

Melanie represented Kate Griffiths, MP for Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter in the landmark case which led to the publication of findings of rape, physical abuse, verbal abuse and controlling and coercive behaviour against her ex-husband, former MP, Andrew Griffiths.

Melanie also acts for influential, prominent individuals and ex-patriates in complex cases including divorce, child arrangements orders, international relocation, child abduction, domestic abuse, parental alienation, care proceedings, adoption placement breakdown, deprivation of liberty and habitual residence jurisdiction.

Areas of Expertise

  • Children proceedings, including acting for parents, grandparents, children and others in:
    • Adoption
    • Adoption breakdown
    • Advocacy
    • Care proceedings
    • Complex children proceedings
    • Special guardianship
  • International children issues, including:
    • Removal from jurisdiction
    • International child abduction
    • International adoption
    • International contact/residence disputes
    • Wardship
    • Inherent jurisdiction
  • Domestic violence

Professional Information

“Melanie Bridgen is a well prepared advocate undertaking a lot of public law work frequently instructed by Guardians with whom she is very popular because of both her manner and child focussed approach. She has also developed something of a specialism in cases with an international dimension.”

– Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024

“Melanie Bridgen, partner, is an exceptional solicitor, she has all of the qualities that people desire in a solicitor: client care that is compassionate yet robust, excellent preparation. She is a phenomenal solicitor and knows children law like the back of her hand. She stands out above all other partners in other solicitor’s firms.”

– Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024

“Melanie Bridgen has provided an excellent service throughout an extended family court process. She has been professional, highly empathic, and had impeccable knowledge and professional experience. Melanie has been a brilliant advocate for my case – and is highly responsive.”

– Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024

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