Introduction

I am head of the Family team and together with my experience of sitting as a Deputy District Judge – I bring extensive knowledge and experience to matters relevant in matrimonial situations. I am fair but firm and endeavour to achieve the best possible settlement or outcome for my clients, with the least pain possible.

Team: Private Client

Experience

Joined SAS Daniels: 1993

Qualified: 1991

Legal 500 / Chambers comments: The experienced team at SAS Daniels LLP includes Shelley Hesford, who is ‘pragmatic and forthright’ (Legal 500 UK, 2011)

Professional memberships / positions: Deputy District Judge; member of Law Society Advanced Family Law Panel and Children Panel; member of Resolution; and Child Concern

Recent work

• Successfully concluded a divorce for a high net worth male individual and financial proceedings, involving family limited company
• High net worth female individual in divorce and financial proceedings, involving family limited company
• High net worth male individual in divorce and financial proceedings, involving family business

How I make a difference

I am commended on the firm way I represent clients whilst at the same time attempting to broker a realistic and cost effective settlement. I always strive to ensure that my clients are happy with the outcome and will go the extra mile when necessary.