Hannah Bridgwood

Training and experience

Hannah completed her law degree at Keele University and undertook the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law Chester. She qualified in 2008 and has specialised in Family Law ever since.

Specialisms

Hannah has a wide experience in all aspects of family law but has particular expertise in divorce and associated complex financial matters including high net worth businesses, property portfolios and pensions. She has successfully guided clients through Pre Nuptial and Post Nuptial agreement negotiations and non-court dispute resolution processes as well as supporting clients through cohabitation breakdowns.

Hannah also has a wealth of experience with children issues representing parents and grandparents dealing with Child Arrangements, relocations, specific issues and prohibited steps applications together with children being made parties to proceedings.

She has extensive experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse in both protecting themselves and their children.

Approach

Hannah listens. She makes sure that her client’s feel listened to and their goals are understood. She is friendly and approachable but robust when necessary. She will do all she can to resolve matters cost effectively including accessing non court dispute resolution methods but will not shy away from Court proceedings to protect her client’s interests. She is meticulous in the preparation of her client’s cases and prides herself on attention to detail.

Accreditations, memberships & awards

Member of Resolution.

Outside of work

Hannah appreciates quality family time. She enjoys CrossFit and attends her local gym at least twice a week. She loves to travel and explore different cultures and cuisines!

Reported cases

• P & Anor v S & Anor [2025] EWHC 944 (Fam) – represented Mother in an appeal concerning the interplay between domestic law and the Hague Convention.
• P & Anor v S v Anor [2025] EWHC 468 (Fam) (19 February 2025) – successfully obtained permission to appeal on 2 grounds.

Client feedback:

• “Thank you so much for everything. You have been amazing .”
• “Thank you so much for your absolutely brilliant and impressive work on the witness statement—truly, it’s a masterpiece!”
• “Thanks again for keeping me updated. I really do appreciate all your ongoing support and efforts on my behalf.”
• “We have received the order now and so all is well ! THANK YOU.
  Thank you for helping us to get this over the line for us!
  I can’t believe I can say it now but I think we can now close this file Once again a big thank you.”
• “I am very positive about my feelings with Hannah to present my case. Some how I just believe Hannah is my good luck charm and going to bring me very safe and positive and good outcomes. These has been my gut feeling always since I met Hannah.”
• “I wanted to express my appreciation to you for all your hard work on my family matter. I’m really pleased with the outcome we’ve achieved.”
• “Thank you very much for your continued support and efforts in assisting me with my case. I truly appreciate the hard work and dedication that you and your team have put into the legal process thus far. The collaboration has been excellent, and I have felt fully supported.”