Alexander Garrett

Alexander advises families, couples, and individuals across East Anglia who require the expert advice of a specialist Family Law and divorce solicitor.

As a senior associate in Holmes & Hills' Legal 500 recommended Family Law Department, Alexander acts for clients who are experiencing family law issues such as divorce and separation, financial issues that arise from divorce, the complexities being a business owner can place on divorce and children matters.

Alexander adopts a very personal but professional approach to resolving matters for his clients. His approach is based on providing practical advice from the very first meeting which assists his clients in not only obtaining the desired outcome but also one that will be workable in the long term.

Alexander's areas of expertise include:

• Divorce
• Separation
• Financial claims upon separation
• Prenuptial agreements
• Cohabitation agreements
• Child arrangements

Specialist in financial matters arising from divorce

Alexander has a particular specialism in financial disputes that arise upon divorce. He is known for putting his clients at ease with robust but clear advice, particularly regarding finances, to help them make fully informed decisions toward the outcome they ultimately seek.

Also, Alexander is a member of Resolution, a community of family justice professionals who demonstrate a commitment to a better way of resolving family issues through a constructive approach considering the needs of the whole family.

Alexander has a great foundation of knowledge having previous experience working in the Conveyancing and Private Client fields of law, which provides him with a broader understanding of how these areas of law intertwine. This greatly assists him in being able to provide advice to his clients which takes into consideration the potential consequences of clients’ circumstances on property, estate, and other interests, alongside addressing the immediate familial situation.

Alexander joined Holmes and Hills Solicitors in January 2022 having worked in Family Law for nearly a decade. In his spare time, he has also worked as a Legal Advisor at the Law Clinic for the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Alexander is based at Holmes & Hills Solicitors' Witham office. However, he will also spend time at the Holmes & Hills Tiptree branch.