Loraine qualified as a solicitor in 1996 and since then has specialised in family law with a focus on complex financial issues.

She is accredited by Resolution and is a mediator as well as a solicitor. Since qualifying as a collaborative lawyer in 2005 she has concluded many collaborative cases and is a committed advocate of the process. She also chairs the regional group of Resolution recognising the crucial importance of the good practice that Resolution promotes in this area of law which is so pivotal to minimising the adverse effects of separation.

The Legal 500 comments that the team at Hawkins are “exemplary” and specifically recommends Loraine who ‘fights her clients’ corner, but knows when it is in a client’s interests to settle.’