Expertise
Melissa is a Partner and Barrister with expertise in Family law who advises on separation and divorce, jurisdictional disputes and enforcement, ancillary relief with a specialism in particularly complex, multi-jurisdictional cases involving significant assets.
Melissa also advises on private children matters, including leave to remove from the jurisdiction, residence and contact, prohibited steps and specific issues. Her clients are of course confidential, but many are high profile.
Key Experience and Clients
Professional Memberships
- Member of Inner Temple since 1998
Career History
| 2008 |
Partner, Mishcon de Reya |
| 2000 |
Barrister, Mishcon de Reya (dual qualified as a Solicitor in 2008) |
| 1999 |
Pupillage at the Chamber of
Philip Moor
QC, 1 Hare Court |
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University College London, LLB Law with French Law |
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Diplôme d’Etudes Juridiques from Université de Paris II : Panthéon-Assas |
Languages
Bilingual - English and French
Awards and Accolades
- Melissa has been nominated as a rising star in the European Wealth management survey in Dow Jones Wealth-Bulletin and Financial News.
- Melissa featured in the 2008 '35 Women under 35' Management Today list.
- Melissa was also short listed for the 2007 Women of the Future Awards in the professions category.

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