Hero is a Partner at Expatriate Law and practises as a solicitor, collaborative lawyer and accredited mediator.
Hero is renowned for her expertise in handling complex financial and children disputes with an international element. Trained in both collaborative law and the Resolution Together model, Hero has the unique ability to represent both parties in appropriate cases, offering a balanced and solution-focused approach.
Expertise
Financial Expertise in International Divorce
Hero specialises in resolving intricate financial matters arising from divorce, often collaborating with legal experts worldwide to safeguard her clients’ interests. Her experience spans multi-million-pound company asset disputes, pre-nuptial agreements, and financial claims by unmarried parents, providing a bespoke service tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Navigating contentious children disputes
Hero is also highly sought after for her expertise in child arrangement disputes and international relocation cases. She is known for her empathetic yet resolute representation of parents, helping families navigate challenging times while prioritising the well-being of children.
A mediator for global families
Frequently mediating for couples both abroad and in the UK, Hero brings clarity and calm to otherwise complex negotiations, striving to achieve out-of-court settlements that minimise emotional and financial strain.
A global perspective and multilingual service
Having lived in Brazil for over a decade, Hero is fluent in Portuguese and provides seamless legal advice for Portuguese-speaking clients. Her international background allows her to connect with expatriates across the globe, offering culturally sensitive and pragmatic solutions.
Beyond her practice, Hero occasionally speaks at family law conferences and co-hosts the monthly webinar, Family Law Live!, sharing her insights and expertise with a wider audience. Tune in here: Family Law Live!
What Clients Say
Clients commend Hero’s calm and approachable manner, appreciating her ability to diffuse conflict and foster constructive resolutions. Her focus on out-of-court settlements reflects her commitment to reducing the toll of family disputes on her clients.
For expert advice on international family law or mediation services, contact Hero at hero@expatriatelaw.com
Qualification
- Admitted in England and Wales (The Law Society, 2000)
Memberships and Accreditations
- Member of Resolution
- Accredited Mediation, The Law Society
Awards
- Nominated for Family Law Commentator of the Year for Family Law Live! (Family Law Awards, 2022)
Languages
- Portuguese
Excellent and professional care
Very professional service
Couldn’t recommend highly enough
Excellent, insightful, sensitive service
Working With Hero Lomas of Expatriate Law
Thank you Hero
Friendly and very professional
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- My Areas of Expertise
- Deciding where to divorce
- Divorcing from abroad
- Help dividing your assets
- Help obtaining maintenance
- Help obtaining child support
- Financial claims if you’re already divorced
- Financial claims if you’re unmarried
- Resolving children disputes
- Taking a child overseas
- Protecting yourself as an unmarried couple
- Enforcing orders abroad
- Enforcing orders in England
- Prenuptial and other agreements
- Resolving matters out of court
- Mediation