Lux is a private client offering created by Charlotte Leyshon. It is an exceptional family law service for the most discerning of clients. Charlotte is committed to providing an innovative, exclusive and personalised family law service.

Charlotte has specialised in private family law since 2003. Charlotte practised family law at the highest level in London until returning to South Wales in 2013 where she quickly became recognised as a market leader.

Since its inception in 2018 Lux Family Law has already become one of the market leaders in family law in South Wales dealing with cases at the highest of levels. Charlotte and the team recently acted for the Husband in the reported financial remedy case Traharne v Limb [2022] EWFC27.

Testimonials within the Legal 500 2022 describe Lux as “a boutique family law practice which exclusively comprises women lawyers, but likely to appeal to male and female clients alike. It pitches itself at the higher end of the Cardiff and South Wales divorce market and attracts a lot of high-net-worth clients”.  

‘Lux has taken the South Wales family law market by storm. It has positioned itself as the front-runner in high-net-worth and complex private children work. Notwithstanding its size and relative youth it has made the established firms sit up and take notice.’

Charlotte worked at media law firm Davenport Lyons in Mayfair where she first acted for high profile media figures, celebrities, sports persons or their spouses.

Charlotte later joined Family Law in Partnership, a Covent Garden based niche firm, widely regarded as forward thinking and innovative in the London market. There, Charlotte acted for celebrities, entrepreneurs, business men and women and City professionals. It was in this role that Charlotte forged relationships with some of the UK’s leading sets of family Chambers, individual barristers and other family law practitioners. Charlotte dealt with cases in the High Court, Court of Appeal and the House of Lords, now the Supreme Court.

Charlotte was involved in the following high profile/reported cases:-

• Miller v Miller; McFarlane v McFarlane [2006] 1 FLR 1186 (House of Lords)
• Re G (Children) [2006] 2 FLR 629 
• L v (1) L (2) H (a firm) [2007] EWHC 140 (QB) 

In the summer of 2013 Charlotte returned to South Wales and began working as an Associate in the family department at top 100 law firm Hugh James. With her London network Charlotte was able to practise in both the Cardiff and London offices. Charlotte was quickly promoted to Senior Associate before taking over as Head of the Family Department.

Charlotte quickly built a reputation as one of the leading family lawyers in Cardiff. This is reinforced by what the legal directories say about her:

“Charlotte Leyshon‘s expertise lies in prenuptial agreements, and she is also well versed in high-value financial cases and Children Act matters. She is highlighted by interviewees for having an “empathetic but realistic manner with her clients,” who are said to have “deep trust in her judgement and advice.” Chambers and Partners 2017

‘Assertive and dynamic’ senior associate Charlotte Leyshon handles a range of issues including more niche matters such as dissolution of civil partnerships and pre-nuptial agreements, where she is known for her ‘empathetic approach’ and her ‘complete focus on achieving the best outcomes for her clients’. Legal 500 2017

Chambers and Partners 2016 described Charlotte as “well versed in high-value financial cases and children act matters” and that her clients have “deep trust” in her “judgment and advice”.

“Charlotte Leyshon is the go to family lawyer in South Wales. With a practice and reputation stretching across Wales and England she has redefined the South Wales family law offering proving that you do not need to travel to London for top tier representation in complex family matters.” Legal 500

“A phenomenal lawyer who is very knowledgeable and experienced. She can be  tough with the other side but is also kind and compassionate – the perfect combination.” Chambers and Partners

Charlotte was appointed to the Board of Cardiff Business Club in 2016.

Charlotte is a committed member of Resolution.

Charlotte is the co-founder of the Wales Legal Awards

Emily qualified as a solicitor at Lux Family Law following the completion of her training contract in January 2023. She advises and assists on cases dealing with a wide range of issues arising out of family or relationship breakdown.

Emily joined the team as a paralegal in March 2019. Emily studied Law at the University of Warwick and graduated in 2018 with an upper second-class honours. Emily then went on to complete the part-time Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in Bristol and achieved a High Distinction. She commenced her training contract with Lux Family Law in July 2021. Emily is an integral part of the Lux Family Law team assisting both Charlotte Leyshon and Lucy Morris on complex matters. Emily played an integral role in the Husband’s legal team on reported case Traharne v Limb [2022] EWFC27.

During her undergraduate studies Emily held an elected committee position for the University of Warwick Dancesport Team.

Emily was selected for the Sutton Trust US Programme in 2014 after achieving 10 A*s and 1 A at GCSE. Emily spent the summer in Yale University, Harvard University and other prestigious US colleges.

Emily has prior legal experience, having worked within a niche legal insurance department running her own caseload of files.

Emily strives to provide the best client care and support, whilst ensuring clients are happy and at ease with the legal process.

Outside of work, Emily takes part in Latin American formation dancing.

Emily is a member of Young Resolution.

Siobhan joined Lux Family Law as a paralegal in April 2023. Siobhan completed her undergraduate law degree at the University of Liverpool and graduated in June 2021 with a first-class honours degree. After graduating, Siobhan worked as a family paralegal for a firm in Lancaster for 18 months. During her time in Lancaster, Siobhan assisted with matters relating to divorce and financial issues, alongside private children matters. Siobhan is looking forward to broadening her knowledge whilst at Lux. Having grown up in mid-Wales, Siobhan is also excited to be back living and working in her hometown.

During university, Siobhan studied a wide range of modules and family law greatly piqued her interest due to the feel of making a difference and helping people during often difficult points of their lives.

In January 2022, after working as a paralegal for 5 months, Siobhan began her studies for the Legal Practice Course (“LPC”) with the University of Law. Siobhan is due to complete her LPC studies in November 2023, undertaking the course part-time whilst working as a paralegal.

Throughout university, Siobhan played netball for the University of Liverpool’s law netball team and continued to play whilst working in Lancaster. In her spare time, Siobhan enjoys running and partaking in local running races. Siobhan is due to take part in Cardiff half-marathon in October 2023. Siobhan also enjoys spending time with her friends and family and walking her springer spaniel, Fenn.