Melanie Bataillard-Samuel
Highlights
Melanie speaks French and English fluently, and is also able to advise clients in Italian.
Melanie has regular guests on her podcast 'Family Law & Lattes' on Spotify, which gives straightforward helpful tips or toolkits to tackle all aspects of family law.
Melanie has a Masters degree in Legal Translation
She has trained in mediation and is a Collaborative Lawyer
Melanie is the Co-Chair of the Resolution Innovation Group
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Melanie Bataillard-Samuel
Family Law Specialist
Add to My TeamMelanie is a Senior Associate in the London office of Expatriate Law. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 2007, Melanie has solely practised family law. Her caseload covers a wide variety of divorce matters, financial provision arising out of the breakdown of a relationship and disputes involving children. As a dual French/British national, Melanie has always specialised in advising French expatriates on family law matters in England and Wales, usually in French. Melanie also regularly advises and works alongside law firms in France.
Melanie obtained a Bachelors degree from Bath University in French and Russian and a Masters degree from City University in Legal Translation. She speaks French and English fluently, and is also able to advise clients in Italian.
Melanie is committed to Resolution’s Code of Practice to resolve matters in a non-confrontational way. She has trained in mediation and is a Collaborative Lawyer, using these skills to negotiate the best possible outcome for her clients when this appropriate. Melanie is Co-Chair of Resolution’s Innovation Group and was elected to the Resolution National Committee in April 2018.
Melanie's podcast 'Family Law and Lattes' is a podcast for family law professionals in England and Wales looking for straightforward helpful tips or toolkits to tackle all aspects of family law.
Add to My TeamAccreditations
May 2016 – Resolution trained Collaborative Lawyer
May 2011 – Resolution trained all issues Mediator
2011 – MA in Legal Translation (French and English) from City University
2003/2004 – Diploma in Law and LPC from BPP, London
2002 – BA(hons) in European Studies, French and Russian
Professional Memberships:
. Franco British Law Society
. Resolution - National Committee Member (since April 2018)
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