Ben Twitchen is a partner and head of the family law department. He is based at Taylor Walton’s Harpenden office. He specialises in advising and assisting on issues arising on divorce, cohabitee separation and child contact law.

Ben studied at the College of Law in central London, qualified as a solicitor in 2002, and joined Taylor Walton in 2010. He has client base across London, the northern Home Counties and further afield.

Taylor Walton has solicitors dealing with a full range of legal areas and Ben works alongside colleagues in the conveyancing department, commercial departments and wills team to provide a holistic service. Ben has a network of contacts to assist clients with financial advice, planning, counselling, valuations and accountancy.

Ben is involved in community projects including Round Table and Chamber of Commerce. He writes articles for the local press and social media.

Collaborative Law is an American style of dealing with divorce or separation in a constructive, non-confrontational way. It is supported by Resolution, the professional body that guides family lawyers in best practice. Ben has been a longstanding member of Resolution and is enthusiastic about this alternative to traditional Court proceedings. He has been qualified in Collaborative Law since 2006 and has experience of many cases.