Stala Charalambous

In addition to advising clients in relation to divorce, financial remedies on divorce and separation, Stala advises in respect of a range of children issues, to include acting for a parent or other family members. Her cases have included complex international payment structures and assets worldwide (including trusts), child matters including advising grandparents, cross border litigation and advising in respect of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Stala’s clients cover a wide spectrum both in the UK and abroad, to include international clients, business owners, directors of large corporations, professionals and celebrities.

With a keen eye for detail, Stala has successfully acted in applying for and defending applications for urgent court orders, including worldwide freezing orders, injunctions, expediting Decree Nisi and Decree Absolute, Prohibited Steps Order applications to stop children from being removed from the jurisdiction and international and domestic relocation cases in relation to children.

Impartial advice is given to her clients specific to their needs and requirements in a friendly, sensitive, and professional manner. Stala works as a team with her clients to find the best solutions for them and their family and quickly becomes the ‘go to trusted advisor’. Stala is also fluent in both the English and Greek languages and a skilful negotiator and litigator.

As a member of Resolution -first for family law – (previously known as the Solicitors Family Law Association) and in accordance with their code, clients are encouraged to adopt a constructive and non-confrontational approach to keep the channels of communication open. This assists to identify and narrow the issues, progress negotiations and for matters to be resolved as amicably and as speedily as possible to avoid the costs and stress of a contested court hearing. This has resulted in most of Stala’s cases being resolved without the need for a final trial. Notwithstanding this, a tough approach is taken when required and Stala is determined and tough when the situation requires to defend her clients’ interests.

“Stala is not an ordinary lawyer. She has proved to be very professional, tough, determined, pragmatic and a pillar of strength. Stala is also very warm, genuine and an absolute pleasure to deal with. Many thanks for your services over the last couple of years.”

“Stala is a very experienced Lawyer in her field, a true professional lady whom one can trust to work to her very best ability at all times, with experience and quiet confidence. Stala goes out of her way to resolve any of life’s hurdles.”