This year marks the 15th anniversary of E J Coombs Solicitors, a milestone that reflects not only the firm’s enduring commitment to family law but also the leadership of its founder and Managing Director, Liz Coombs.
Liz qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and has dedicated her entire legal career to family law. In June 2010, she established E J Coombs Solicitors with the aim of providing high-quality, bespoke services to clients. Her reputation as a top family solicitor, combined with a strong team of family lawyers, has propelled the firm to become one of the leading family law practices in the area.
Liz has vast experience in all aspects of family law, with particular expertise in:
Financial Disputes: Handling complex, high net worth cases involving third-party interests, inherited assets, businesses, and high-value pensions.
Children Matters: Managing intricate conflicts regarding child arrangements, often involving serious allegations of domestic abuse and parental alienation.
Her notable cases include successfully representing a father facing multiple allegations of abuse, ultimately obtaining an order for the children to live with him and permission to move abroad. In another case, she represented a director in a financial claim by his wife, successfully defending any payment until the value of his shareholding was realised.
Growth and Expansion
Under Liz’s leadership, E J Coombs Solicitors has expanded over the years. In 2013, following her relocation to Essex, Sara Barnes joined the firm as a co-director with over 10 years of experience behind her.
In June 2019, K J Desbottes and Co became a part of E J Coombs as part of Kate Desbottes retirement, providing an office in Caterham.
E J Coombs expanded again in July 2022 with the acquisition of Forman Law, a well-regarded family law specialist firm based in Purley.
This expansion has not only widened the firm’s services to Surrey, but it has also allowed the team to grow with Gina Nicolas assisting clients in Caterham and Ellie Ithell joining from Forman Law.
The Core Values
Liz recognised that everyone’s circumstances are different and has created a firm based on client focused core values. The team pride themselves on their high quality of work, professional service and client focused solutions.
As Resolution members, all of the solicitors in the team believe in a close working relationship with clients and a constructive approach to resolving disputes. They adhere to a code of practice that promotes a non-confrontational approach to family law matters.
Looking Ahead
As E J Coombs celebrates this significant milestone, it stands as a testament to Liz’ leadership and the team she had built. Here’s to continued growth and resolutions for clients in the years to come.
