Grant Parker

Grant qualified as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1994 and as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 2003.

With over 25 years of experience across the full spectrum of family law, Grant is a Resolution trained mediator and a Solicitor Advocate. He leads the Family Department, overseeing a team known for delivering clear, strategic and pragmatic advice.

Grant is a highly experienced and well respected practitioner across the Southern region, Grant is ranked in Chambers in the leading individuals table for the South. This recognition reflects his reputation for being “extremely knowledgeable and hard working” and “a very effective lawyer”. He is also listed as a Recommended Lawyer in Legal 500, where he is described as “excellent, client focused, kind and understanding”.

Grant’s practice encompasses all aspects of family law, including divorce, complex financial remedy matters, children issues and cases involving unmarried couples and civil partners. He is known for combining a calm, solutions focused approach with robust representation when required. Many clients turn to Grant for his ability to manage high conflict or emotionally charged cases with clarity, sensitivity and authority.

Grant has significant experience advising and representing clients who have been victims of domestic violence, as well as those facing allegations of domestic abuse. He is adept at securing urgent protective orders and navigating intricate safeguarding issues.

Grant’s particular areas of expertise include:

• Intractable contact/parental alienation children disputes;
• Temporary/permanent removal of children from England and Wales;
• International/domestic child abduction/failure to return;
• Relocation with children within England and Wales;
• Emergency/urgent court orders involving children;
• Urgent applications for orders to protect clients from domestic violence.
• Complex financial claims upon divorce/separation.

Grant is frequently instructed in matters involving significant conflict, allegations of implacable hostility, or international elements. His cases often involve nuanced balancing of welfare considerations, risk assessments and strategic litigation planning. He is widely regarded for his steady judgement, meticulous preparation and ability to achieve positive outcomes in challenging circumstances.