Donna Leigh

Where/when you studied: Hesketh Fletcher High School – 1987 to 1992, Wigan College – 1992 – 1994, Nottingham University - 1994 to 1997 (Degree in Law), Manchester Metropolitan University – 2003 to 2004 (Legal Practice Course)

Professional expertise before joining the firm: After graduating I worked as a Law Costs Draftsman for 6 years. I was a trainee Solicitor here at Fieldings Porter from 2004 to 2006. I then worked as a Family Solicitor at 3 large high street solicitor firms over the past 14 years before coming back to Fieldings Porter.

When you joined the firm: January 2021

Department responsibilities (within the firm): I am a Solicitor in the Family Department

Areas of special legal expertise: I advise on all areas of private family work. I represent clients in obtaining a Divorce, dissolution of Civil Partnerships and Judicial Separation. I have extensive experience in resolving all financial aspects of a relationship breakdown, to include upon divorce and also with regard to un-married property disputes (cohabitation). I advise on and prepare Separation Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements and Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements. I represent parents in private children disputes, including representation at Court hearings. I also advise on domestic abuse issues, including representation in Non-Molestation Order and Occupation Order applications.

Committees or organisations (to support the claim of specialist legal expertise): I am a Resolution Accredited Specialist in Private Children and Finances