Amico Direct Access was founded by Laura Rosefield and Hannah Budd.
Hannah practised as a solicitor, exclusively in family law, for over 15 years, and is now a divorce consultant. Laura is a former criminal barrister and has been a Divorce Consultant for over 15 years. The combination of their experience means that together, they understand the needs of clients representing themselves and using barristers on a Direct Access basis.
They feel passionately about access to justice, and supporting clients where using the Family Court is their only option and where day to day representation by a solicitor is not affordable.
Hannah and Laura are both trained in trauma informed practice and are dedicated to making sure that clients who have experienced trauma are understood and receive the holistic support they need.
Our values
- Clarity: We use plain language, giving you direct answers and help you deploy your resources in the most effective way for your case.
- Respect for your life beyond court: We recognise that family disputes do not happen in a vacuum. You have jobs, children, and daily commitments that need attention.
- Steady guidance: We walk alongside you, rather than pulling you in every direction or leaving you isolated.
Laura Rosefield
Email: laura@amicodirectaccess.com
Tel: 07771600505
- Graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in History
- Qualified as a barrister having been awarded five scholarships from Middle Temple, including the Harmsworth Entrance Exhibition, Queen Mother Scholarship and Ede and Ravenscroft Legal Prize
- Practised Criminal Law at the Bar with daily court appearances in the magistrates’, Crown and High Courts
- Left the Bar to raise a family and was later appointed as an Independent Member of the Parole Board
- Divorced in 2011, which gave not only first-hand experience of the court process and everything leading up to it, but also left her with strong views on how the process might be improved to minimise some of the long-term damage caused to families and individuals. She has personal experience of Children Act and financial proceedings, including giving evidence at a Final Hearing. She is passionate about making the legal process as efficient and cost-effective as possible, providing consistent emotional support and placing the welfare of any children at the forefront
- Member of Resolution – an organisation of professionals who believe in a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law matters
- Member of the Resolution Standards Committee and co-founder of the Working Together Group
- Member of the Family Ambassadors Board of Support Through Court – a charity which provides assistance to people going through the family and civil courts without representation
Hannah Budd
Email: hannah@amicodirectaccess.com
Tel: 07815783669
- Graduated from Warwick University with a degree in Law and Business Studies
- Undertook the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law Guildford and passed with Distinction
- Practised family law exclusively for over 15 years (made partner age 29)
- Co-founded a boutique family law firm
- Member of Resolution, an organisation of professionals who believe in constructive, non-confrontational approaches to Family Law matters
- Alumni member of IR Global
- A judge for the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards
- “Recommended” in the Spears 2024 Divorce Consultancy and Support Services Legal Indices
- Trained in trauma informed practice
- Undertaken child psychology training in the most up to date and relevant findings
We would be delighted to discuss working together with you.