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Dr Andy Hayward

Dr Andy Hayward is an Associate Professor in Family Law at Durham Law School, Durham University. His research focuses on domestic and comparative family law, especially the legal regulation of adult interpersonal relationships. In 2021 Andy was Special Advisor to the UK Parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee for their Rights of Cohabiting Partners Inquiry and in 2024 was appointed to the Family Justice Council. His recent publications are The Future of Registered Partnerships: Family Recognition Beyond Marriage? (Intersentia, 2017) (with Prof Jens Scherpe), Research Handbook on Family Property and the Law (Edward Elgar, 2024) (with Prof Margaret Briggs) and De Facto Relationships: A Comparative Guide (Edward Elgar, 2025 (forthcoming)) (with Prof Jens Scherpe).

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Ellen Jones

Ellen Jones is an associate at Forsters LLP. Ellen specialises in private family law matters, including divorce and separation, financial claims, child arrangements, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. She also acts for unmarried individuals on matters relating to cohabitation and Schedule 1 claims. Many of Ellen’s cases involve complex

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Jessica Holloway

Jessica Holloway is a family paralegal at Clintons and is currently undertaking her BTC part-time at BPP.

Renesha Hodgson

Renesha Hodgson is a trainee solicitor at Forsters LLP, currently sitting in the Family department. Renesha will qualify as a solicitor in September 2026.

Ellen Jones

Ellen Jones is an associate at Forsters LLP. Ellen specialises in private family law matters, including divorce and separation, financial claims, child arrangements, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. She also acts for unmarried individuals on matters relating to cohabitation and Schedule 1 claims. Many of Ellen’s cases involve complex

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