Mortlake Law & Mediation is a distinguished family law and mediation practice based in London, recognized for its expert, cost-effective, and empathetic legal support. Specializing in family law, divorce, and mediation services, the firm stands out through the extensive expertise of Managing Director Richard Buxton, an award-winning mediator and divorce lawyer with over 40 years of experience in private practice and accreditation from leading professional bodies.
The firm adopts a collaborative, practical, and non-confrontational approach, prioritizing amicable resolutions to reduce stress and legal costs for clients. Richard Buxton personally handles all cases from initial consultation to resolution, ensuring continuity and a high level of client care. The practice is particularly noted for its innovative “One Couple One Lawyer” service for divorcing couples, offering impartial guidance to minimize conflict. It serves individuals and organizations across South West London and the north Surrey borders, with a focus on those experiencing family breakdowns, financial disputes, or workplace conflicts.
Services Offered
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Mediation Service
- Family Mediation
- Civil & Commercial Mediation
- Employment & Workplace Mediation
- One Couple One Lawyer Divorce & Separation Services
- Financial Dispute Resolution (FDA-FDR)
- Financial Agreements
- Property Dispute Resolution
- Children Arrangements
- Domestic Abuse & Occupation of the Home
- Advocacy
- Relationship Agreements
- Wills
- Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
- Probate
- Conveyancing (referred through Starck Uberoi Solicitors)
- Litigation (referred through Starck Uberoi Solicitors)
- Pro Bono Legal Advice (for those affected by COVID-19 or hardship)
The firm primarily serves clients in South West London, including Barnes, Mortlake, Kew, Richmond upon Thames, and surrounding areas. Richard Buxton is fluent in English and is an accredited member of the Society of Mediators and the Civil Mediation Council, with recognition in Legal 500 2024 and as Mediation Expert of the Year 2022.
