Meet Our Team
Our partners bring decades of experience in residential property, family law, and private client matters, combining the expertise you'd expect from a City firm with the personal attention of a trusted family adviser.
Sarah Chen-Williams
Senior Partner, Residential Property
Sarah has guided clients through over 2,000 residential transactions across prime London postcodes during her 22-year career, specialising in complex leasehold extensions and high-value property acquisitions. She established Halden Advisory's fixed-fee structure for residential conveyancing and maintains long-standing relationships with clients who return for multiple property purchases throughout their lives.
James Okafor
Partner, Family Law
With 19 years of post-qualification experience, James handles sensitive family matters including high-net-worth divorce proceedings and complex financial settlements involving international assets. He qualified as a Collaborative Family Lawyer in 2018 and has successfully mediated over 300 family disputes, helping clients preserve both wealth and relationships during difficult transitions.
Eleanor Hartwell
Partner, Private Client
Eleanor specialises in estate planning and wealth preservation for business owners and property investors, having drafted over 1,500 wills and administered estates worth more than £50 million combined. Her 16 years of experience includes navigating complex inheritance tax planning and establishing family trusts, with particular expertise in protecting assets for multi-generational families.