Divorce and Family Lawyers

Across England and Wales

About us

Specialist divorce and family lawyers with over 44 years’ experience

Legal & Co is a nationwide team of highly experienced divorce and family lawyers, providing clear and affordable legal services to clients across England and Wales.

Founded by Caroline Mehdi, a respected Divorce and Family Lawyer with more than 44 years of experience, our firm is dedicated solely to helping people navigate divorce and relationship breakdowns with confidence and clarity.

Supporting people through divorce—it’s all we do.

Caroline Mehdi

Experience you can rely on

Throughout Caroline’s legal career she has worked at some of the top law firms in the country and represented many people from all walks of life and resolved disputes both in and out of court, including: 

  • Divorce and relationship breakdown

  • International divorce

  • Matrimonial finance and property disputes

  • Children matters

  • Debt, insolvency, and mortgage repossessions

Her depth of experience means there are very few situations she has not seen — and solved.

Recognised expertise and leadership

Caroline has held senior roles leading divorce and family law departments at a number of UK law firms and has also served in an advisory capacity for the Citizens Advice Bureau in Berkshire.

In 1988, she was personally recruited by Lord Digby Jones (former Minister of Trade & Industry and former Director General of the CBI) to join Edge & Ellison, one of Birmingham’s top four law firms at the time.

In 1995, Caroline made headlines in the newspapers Click here for newspaper article for being in one of the first law firms in Bracknell, Berkshire to be granted legal aid franchise awards in divorce and family law cases. These awards were a seal of approval from the Legal Services Commission (formerly Legal Aid Board) for quality of service.

However complex a situation may seem, we know how to help.

How we support you

We take a supportive, team-based approach to every divorce and family law matter, ensuring you receive clear, compassionate advice throughout.

While you may not meet every member of the team in person, everyone involved in your case works closely together to provide consistent, well-informed support at each stage. Good communication and attention to detail are central to how we work.

We understand that divorce and family matters can feel overwhelming at times, which is why we take the time to explain your options clearly, answer your questions, and guide you at a pace that feels right for you.

Our focus is always on helping you feel reassured, informed, and confident — knowing your case is being handled carefully and professionally, with your best interests at the centre of everything we do.

If your case proceeds to court

If your divorce finances or arrangements proceed to court, we work with some of the best family law barristers across England and Wales.
No matter where you live, we have trusted professionals within reach.

Worldwide international divorce support

For our International Divorce we have a network of enquiry agents and process servers extends across the world — allowing us to serve divorce papers internationally, no matter where the other party resides.

Property lawyers for divorce

Divorce often involves property — and our associated property lawyers are here to help.

  • Selling the matrimonial home

  • Buying a new property after divorce

  • Transferring ownership of property

Their expertise ensures that your property matters are managed smoothly and sensitively.

Legal and Co - The Team

Why clients choose us

  • Affordable Expertise: Our fees are up to 50% lower than most other firms — delivering genuine value for money

  • Experienced Professionals: Over 44 years of specialist experience in divorce and family law

  • Nationwide Service: You’re not limited to local solicitors — we proudly serve clients across the country

  • Easy Access: Reach us anytime by phone, email, or video consultation — wherever you are

Fee consultation: 0333 050 8556