Stephen Williams

Stephen is a Partner and Head of the Family team. He has specialised in family law for 18 years and works extensively on divorce and children's law.

Stephen is a member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Family Law and Children Panel Accreditation Schemes and is a liaison officer for the Ipswich Collaborative Lawyers Group. He is trained in Collaborative Law and is particularly interested in child abduction, domestic and international issues.

He also has an interest in regulatory issues in respect of playgroups and fostering agencies.

Stephen also periodically advises on potential and current cases which come before the International Criminal Court and was group leader of the Center for Foreign Policy Analysis' (CFPA) monitoring mission to Sudan in 2010 and a member of the all party monitoring mission to southern Sudan in 2011.

Testimonials

Far more proactive and cost effective than other firms, Ashton KCJ includes a number of highly regarded practitioners, such as Stephen Williams, who is particularly adept at advising on Children Act matters. Stephen is praised for his ‘ability to cut through to the essentials and handle clients in a sympathetic way’. In litigation or collaborative work the firm is a strong local favourite. - Legal 500

Stephen Williams is ‘clear and concise’ and ‘head and shoulders above many in the area’, delivering ‘exceptional service, and excellent value’ - Legal 500

'Stephen Williams is well-regarded for his expertise in high-value farming divorces. His judgement is good and he is pro-active in bringing about a settlement' - Chambers and Partners 2010

'I would also like to commend you and the rest of the solicitors at your company, in my role at Leeway women's aid, I refer a lot of women to yourselves and I am very impressed with the level of support and empathy you give. It's more than just being a solicitor, its also about showing you care and I think all the solicitors show such dedication! My manager feels the same and we will continue referring clients.'

' Many thanks for all your fantastic support, you have made a very difficult situation reasonably easy.'