About
AFP Bloom LLP is determined to bring a fresh approach to clients seeking advice in relation to their separation or divorce. We are proud to have successfully developed a practice away from established and traditional firms. That freedom has enabled us to appraise the needs of clients without the burden of custom and conformality and we strive to meet those needs. We want to give clients a better experience. We are specialists not only in the area of family law, but in our chosen aspects of family law. We believe this gives our clients the best advice. If a solicitor has spent a decade working a mixed practice, they have only half the experience of a solicitor who has done one thing for that same decade. All of our solicitors are specialists. We also work with other specialists – notably barristers divorce consultants, accountants, valuers and therapists. We form a team of specialists focussed on providing the client with a composite strategy. - What we do - Divorce We take care of the entire process of divorce for you taking you through the administrative steps to a final decree absolute, meaning your marriage is over. - Financial Remedy Settlements can be complicated. We have the experience to handle any situation and achieve the best possible outcome for you. - Children Act Proceedings We will help you achieve the most suitable arrangements for your children. - International Proceedings We have dedicated specialists with over a decade’s experience specialising in international matters including the relocation of children and complex jurisdictional disputes. - Pre/Post Nuptials We draft and negotiate pre and post nuptial agreements. - Protective Measures If you are experiencing threatening behaviour, we will take steps to protect you. - Mediation/Arbitration and other ADR We are committed to achieving resolutions and we will use all potential processes and options to secure that for you. ### Staffing Figures - 6 Number of UK partners - 10 Number of other UK fee-earners
Office locations
London
London
AFP Bloom 106-108 Wigmore Street London W1U 3LR
Practice areas
Lawyers in this office
Hilary Pennington-Mellor
Hilary Pennington-Mellor is a Partner bringing a wealth of experience and broad ranging skills. Hilary advises on all aspects of family law, guiding clients to the best outcomes. When representing clients in separation, divorce and related matters, Hilary can advise on financial settlement agreements as well as child related matters. Whilst maintaining focus on specific matters to be resolved, Hilary is careful to consider the collateral consequences of separation and agreements reached, and the need to look at the bigger picture in respect of each individual’s life choices and ambitions, when making final decisions. Where appropriate, and to avoid the court arena, she advocates alternative methods of dispute resolution, including Mediation, Round Table Meetings and private FDRs. Hilary is also a qualified FMA Family Mediator. · Family Law
Magnus Mill
Magnus handles all aspects of family law with a particular emphasis on divorce and separation, and financial claims arising upon the breakdown of marriages and other relationships (frequently including substantial assets, offshore asset-holding structures and/or an international element). He also regularly advises in relation to private law children issues. He is often asked to prepare pre-(and post-) nuptial agreements, as well as cohabitation agreements. Magnus was previously a partner in the family department of a well-known family law firm, which was ranked in the highest tier for family law of both Chambers and the The Legal 500, and where he had been for 12 years. He is enthusiastic about resolving issues away from the court wherever possible, and is an experienced collaborative lawyer. He has substantial experience ranging from the County Court up to the Court of Appeal, and has been recommended and described as ‘excellent’ in The Legal 500. · Family
Nicole Derham
Nicole is a Partner who advises clients on all aspects of family law, including divorce, unmarried couples, financial remedies, Schedule 1 claims, pre-and post-nuptial agreements, and co-parenting arrangements. · Family Law
Victoria Toy
Victoria is the head of the children practice at AFP Bloom and has worked exclusively in the area of children law for the majority of her career. Victoria’s cases usually involve complex matters which may involve social services, family law act proceedings or an intractable dispute where the children are joined to the proceedings. Victoria is also regularly instructed in cases with an international element. Victoria’s cases often involve other professionals who work together for the benefit of the family such as family or child therapists, mediators and independent social workers. Victoria understands the sensitive nature of children proceedings and will explain all options available to resolve the matter from alternative dispute resolution through to court proceedings and is known for giving straightforward and pragmatic advice. Victoria represented the applicant father in the reported case of RC v FP [2025] EWFC 123 dealing with preserving the anonymity of a child in private proceedings. · Children
William Healing
William is a dual French and English national, he is a bilingual speaker, and many of his cases have a Francophone angle. Most cases involve high net worth assets. He has practiced family law for over 20 years. Although many of his cases involve significant court disputes, he seeks to settle out of court those cases which can be resolved early. Many of William’s cases have an international element. He is a widely acknowledged expert on European family law issues. · Family
Zoe Bloom
Zoë Bloom is one of the founding partners of AFP Bloom LLP. She is a financial remedies specialist and is accredited by Resolution for emergency procedures in financial remedies and complex financial remedies. References for Chambers and Partners Ultra High Net Worth Guide have described her as ‘fiercely intelligent, with the courage of her convictions.’ ‘An incredible litigator’ and ‘a real force of nature’. · Family