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Supporting you through difficult family times

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Fotoulla Menikou

Specialist family law solicitor offering a refreshing,
client-centred approach and an unrivalled level of service.

Welcome, my name is Fotoulla. My formal biography is below but let me tell you what you really want to know.

Why work with me?

I am a self-employed, specialist Family Law solicitor. My legal services are offered through a regulated law firm, Excello Law. The firm is Law Society registered and has professional indemnity insurance in place to protect your interests.

As I am self-employed, I do not have any billing targets to meet. I work with a select number of clients at any given time and always work under capacity. This enables me to provide an unrivalled level of service, simply unavailable from traditional law firms. Rest assured that I will never take on additional cases if doing so would negatively impact on service levels for existing clients.

Formal Biography

Fotoulla is a highly skilled, Family Law solicitor, with over two decades experience in the legal profession. Formerly a Partner and Head of the Family Law Department at a prominent Essex-based firm, she has built a reputation for providing clear, compassionate and strategic advice during emotionally challenging times.

Her expertise spans the full range of family law matters, including divorce, separation, financial disputes and complex asset division, where her background in the financial services sector adds significant value. Fotoulla is also highly experienced in children law cases, regularly advising on child arrangements, parental responsibility, relocation and safeguarding issues, always keeping the best interests of the child at the heart of her work.

Fotoulla is one of the few solicitors in England trained in Trauma Informed legal practice, designed to reduce re-traumatisation and facilitate resilience and coping throughout a client's legal journey.

She has featured in the national press and is a contributing author to Binky Felstead's book 'The Making of You: A Guide to Finding Your Identity and Bossing Motherhood', reflecting her approachable style and ability to connect with clients from all walks of life.

Handling your own case?

Fotoulla regularly assist litigants in person and also offers educational services and courses, teaching people how to successfully manage their own cases. These courses do not constitute one to one legal advice and are outside of the regulatory solicitor framework. The courses are operated through The Friendly Family Lawyer Ltd. They are offered to provide general support to individuals who cannot afford to instruct a solicitor to act for them.

What her peers say:

"Fotoulla’s strength is her effectiveness as a communicator and her ability to build a rapport with clients, quickly earning their trust." She is often commended for her ability to get to the heart of the matter, providing clear and pragmatic advice to clients.

"Fotoulla is extremely passionate about the work she undertakes. She is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for clients whilst preserving vital family relationships. She adopts a sensitive approach to cases, but is not afraid to take firm and decisive action where necessary."

"The wellbeing of her clients is of paramount importance to Fotoulla. She is wholeheartedly committed to ensuring they are fully supported, guiding them through every aspect of their matter."

When she's not working

Fotoulla can usually be found with her own family, which includes these little misfits!

                                           

 

 

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