Ailsa Choveau

Training & experience

I studied Law at the University of Exeter and completed my LPC at the University of Law. I started my career at a specialist family law firm in 2015 and qualified as a solicitor in 2018.

Specialisms

I specialise in complex private law children proceedings and public law care proceedings. I have experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, matrimonial finance and cohabitation. I have extensive experience in domestic abuse and harassment cases to successfully represent client’s to obtain protective orders.

Approach

I take a calm, empathetic and supportive approach, tailoring my advice to each client’s unique circumstances. I recognise that family law can feel complicated and overwhelming, so I focus on providing clear and practical guidance. My priority is always to achieve the best possible outcome while ensuring clients feel understood and confidently supported throughout.

I have extensive experience in advising and assisting vulnerable clients and ensuring that they are fully supported within proceedings.

Accreditations and awards

Accreditations:

Resolution Specialist Accreditation in Children Law (Private Children Law and Public Children Law) from 2020 onwards

Awards:

Part of the team who was awarded the Private Client Team of the Year Award – British Legal Awards (2022)

Resolution: top 3 candidate in core assignment in specialist accreditation (2020)

University of Exeter: Christina Sachs Memorial Prize for the highest result in Family Law (2012), Oxford University Press Law Prize for the best performance in the second year (2012), Clyde & Co Prize for the highest result in European Union Law (2012)

Outside of work

I enjoy travelling with my family. I love swimming, hiking and spending time outdoors.