Florence Ashcroft-Lane

Specialisms

Florence is a specialist in all aspects of family law. She is based in the firm’s Nottingham office and across the East Midlands area, and has substantial experience in dealing with divorce and its financial consequences. Florence has dealt with a wide range of financial matters, including those with significant business assets.

Florence further represents clients in Children Act proceedings, including urgent and emergency applications. In addition, Florence frequently provides advice for unmarried couples.

Approach

Florence prides herself on offering clear and concise advice, delivered in an empathetic and understanding manner.

Florence remains focussed on clients primary objectives throughout and aims to achieve those objectives in the most cost-effective manner.

Recognition

Florence is ranked as an Associate to Watch in the Chambers and Partners 2025 guide. She is Family Law Accredited by the Law Society.

Legal 500

Florence is one of Legal 500’s recommended lawyers, with them saying:

“On a number of recent matters Florence Ashcroft-Lane has fought her client’s corner with skill and sensitivity while navigating complex legal and factual issues with aplomb.” – Legal 500, 2026

Read more about what Legal 500 has to say about Florence.

Chambers and Partners

Florence is recognised by Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2027 for Family/Matrimonial in the East Midlands. The guide highlights her work in financial remedy and divorce proceedings, as well as children and cohabitation matters.

“Florence has the experience, knowledge and motivation that one requires to excel in this area.” — Chambers and Partners, 2027

Training & Employment

Florence completed her Law degree at the University of Liverpool and thereafter undertook the Legal Practice Course at De Montfort University. Florence qualified as a solicitor in August 2018, having worked in family law for nearly a year prior to that.

Outside of Work

Florence enjoys going to the gym, cooking and walking her dogs.