Sue Baker
Partner
Sue is a partner in the Family & Matrimonial team, she has 25 years of experience in advising and representing those going through a dissolution of their relationship, divorce or separation, particularly in complex cases involving substantial assets including companies, share options and trusts. Sue has a particular expertise in advising Armed Forces personnel in respect of pension sharing and the Armed Forces Pensions Society regularly refer their members to her.
In addition, Sue is a recognised expert in complex cases involving children, often conducting her own advocacy in cases concerning where children shall live, whether they can be taken abroad on holiday or permanently, enforcement of orders and abduction. Sue is highly recommended and recognised as a leader in her field in Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
Sue is a collaboratively trained lawyer. She is also a qualified mediator and conducts regular mediation sessions for those going through a dissolution, divorce or separation who are hoping to agree the way forward as opposed to proceeding on a litigious basis.
"Sue Baker is vastly experienced and has great common sense. She is brilliant at getting to the heart of the issue."
"Sue Baker is hugely experienced and clients find her very reassuring. She is able to analyse a case and drill down to the relevant factors and shape the progress of the case."
"Sue Baker was outstanding. She had the ability digest all facets of the information given, and act on it in a straightforward and effective manner."
"Sue Baker is undeniably at the top of her game. Clients love her and opponents respect her."
"A very safe pair of hands.”
“Sue gives excellent advice in a supportive manner. She has great understanding of the law relating to divorce and also of practical ways to legally protect my future.”
"Susan is an extremely professional family lawyer, but at the same time human. She took extreme care managing a sensitive case, and firmness was applied when needed."
"Sue's handling of my case was excellent - she provided sensible and timely advice whenever required and was very good with regard to overall strategy."
"Her communication was outstanding; I was kept up-to-date all the time."
“Sensible and pragmatic. She fights her client’s corner.”