
The lawyers in our team are expert advisors, skilled advocates and negotiators, have extensive experience in the process of collaborative law and are trained mediators. We have all the skills to deal with your issues using the process that best suits your circumstances, and will help you choose the best way forward.

Simon Bethel – Partner
01223 443334
sb@cflp.co.uk
Assisted by:
Lucy-Jayne Fielding
01223 224385
lf@cflp.co.uk
Kirsty Goody
01223 224387
kg@cflp.co.uk

CFLP Partners
CFLP Consultant
CFLP Senior Associates
CFLP Associates
Year of legal qualification: 1998
Approach:
- aims for constructive negotiations and the use of appropriate dispute resolution wherever workable – and provides expert court advocacy if not;
- wherever there are children, encourages all concerned to put their children’s interests first and gives sensible, wise advice with an eye to the future; and
- seeks to defuse and actively resolve high-conflict disputes, and facilitates the smooth progress of complex matters, whether financial or child-related.
What people say:
Directories:
Chambers & Partners (2026 edition) says:
“Simon is a very strong lawyer giving very astute commercial advice.”
“He clearly understood from very early on what my situation was and what was important to me and my family. He was able to concisely address issues and was able to advocate robustly.”
Client:
“Thank you for your skilled advocacy, hard work and attention to detail. You have made this difficult process so much easier to deal with and get through” – Name withheld
External colleague:
“Simon combines strong intellect with a desire to get the job done. A pleasure to work with always, it would be hard to find a stronger supporter of his client’s cause” – Charles Hale KC, Barrister at 4 Paper Buildings
Internal colleague:
“A flexible, dynamic and focused practitioner with a strong human touch and a good beard” – Adam Moghadas
Accreditation, achievements, memberships:
- Former Chair of Resolution’s National Children Committee
- Children’s law arbitrator and Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration
- Resolution member and accredited Collaborative Family Law Practitioner
- Resolution accredited specialist in private law children and advanced financial provision
- Former Chair and now Member of Cambridge Family Dispute Resolution Group


