Marilyn Bell
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Family/Matrimonial
Band 1
About
Provided by Marilyn Bell
Practice Areas
Marilyn is a family law solicitor specialising in divorce and all the difficulties that arise as a result of relationship breakdown. This includes the resolution of financial disputes and all issues relating to children, where she acts on behalf of parents and grandparents - often in complex cases, including those where social services are involved.
Marilyn has a wealth of experience across complex high net worth financial cases, the most serious cases involving children, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, civil partnerships, and domestic violence.
A qualified Collaborative Lawyer, and Family Mediator, Marilyn is noted for remaining calm in the face of considerable hostility, and nimble in her response to major challenges. She is also accredited in Advance Financial Provision and Advocacy Provision.
Clients say...
'Marilyn Bell brings a wealth of experience to every case in which she acts; she has excellent judgment and clients have a huge amount of confidence in her. Marilyn is thoughtful and considered and will leave no stone unturned in getting the best outcome for her clients.'
Career
Pictons (1995-2001): Solicitor, appointed Partner in 2001; SA Law LLP (2005-present): Partner & Head of Family Law Department
Professional Memberships
Law Society Children Panel; Resolution (including accreditation in advanced financial provision and advocacy financial provision); Hertfordshire Law Society, Association of Women Solicitors; Relate Trustee (Central and Northern Hertfordshire).
Chambers Review
UK
Head of family law Marilyn Bell has deep expertise across the full spectrum of divorce proceedings. She regularly advises on complex, high-value financial remedies, as well as those complicated by allegations of domestic abuse.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Marilyn Bell is very professional and knowledgeable.."
"Marilyn was very pragmatic."
"Marilyn has a wonderful way in which she deals with clients."
"Marilyn Bell is very professional and knowledgeable.."
"Marilyn was very pragmatic."
"Marilyn has a wonderful way in which she deals with clients."