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Amy Bedford

Partner, Compliance Officer and Head of IT

Amy is a Partner within our Family Law Department. She is also Head of IT and Systems.

Amy completed her Law Degree at University in Bristol before completing the Legal Practice Course in Staffordshire. Amy began as a Trainee Solicitor with P&B in 2007 and was made Head of Department shortly after and then Partner in 2013. Amy is also a trained Resolution Collaborative Lawyer.

Amy heads up our IT and Systems Department as well as being our Compliance and Legal Practice Manager for the firm.

Expertise

Amy undertakes all aspects of private family law work including divorce, financial remedy matters, Nuptial Agreements and private children act proceedings.

Amy specialises in high net worth and more complex financial divorces. She particularly specialises in agricultural divorce, an area she has a depth of experience in with it being her preferred specialism. Amy is passionate about supporting families navigate what can often be one of the hardest times to face. She always does this with sympathy and brings her wealth of experience to support clients.

Amy specialises in complex children act court proceedings. Amy’s attention to strategy and tenacious representation for clients, both in and out of court, has built her a very strong local reputation in this work type. Amy often undertakes her own court advocacy for her clients.

Amy is a trained Resolution Accredited Collaborative Family Lawyer. This allows Amy to support families who wish to reach pragmatic, out of court settlements.

About Amy

My career highlight so far...

Having started as a Trainee with the firm, to now be able to help shape the future of it, as a Partner, remains something I am still very proud to do.

My happiest memory is...

My happiest times are spending time with my family and two boys, but also volunteering with other children. I spent six months in India working with children and later an orphanage in Uganda. I continue to do voluntary work with children in the community each month.

What our clients say...

  • Just before Christmas, I had a telephone call from my ex's father. He said something like 'your solicitor had battled very hard and was impossible to defeat!'  As much as divorce proceedings are not about winning or losing or who gets what, I just thought you should know and you have my deepest gratitude for the legal advice and support you have given me. I am glad you are on my 'side'! AW
  • I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for all your help and understanding throughout this divorce, a calm confident voice on the other end of the telephone was very reassuring during some of the difficult times, so thanks again Amy and I wish you good luck in the future. CB
  • May I take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your involvement in my divorce.  You have maintained a professional approach throughout coupled with a calmness when all I have wanted to do is scream!  After seeing a few solicitors I am pleased I met you and knew straight away that you were the person I wanted to act on my behalf.  May I also wish you every happiness and good  luck. KM
  • Just a thank you for everything you have done in my case to see my daughter.  I couldn't ask for a better solicitor.  Everything has worked out Amazing! Thank you again. SF
  • Thank you very much it was a pleasure working with you... you worked wonders for me....You were absolutely brilliant, I'm really glad you represented me. AA
  • Thank you for helping my ex and I achieve a very amicable resolution to our divorce.  We have been able to remain friends with was important to us both. JD
  • Thank you for everything you have done for me, it’s not been an easy time for me & your understanding and support has made the process bearable. GB