Laurus Family team ranked across three categories in The Legal 500 UK 2027

The Family team at Laurus has been ranked in three London categories of The Legal 500 UK 2027, with seven of its lawyers named individually across the editorial commentary and independent client testimonials.

The team is ranked in:

• Family: mediation, Tier 3
• Family: children, Tier 5
• Family: divorce and financial remedy, Tier 5

The recognition spans the full breadth of the practice, from its leadership to its newest arrivals. Those named are Steven Gasser, Director of Family Law; William Hogg and Jacqueline Fitzgerald, Joint Heads of Family Law; Ingrid Starcic; Kirsty Kelleher; Camilla Hooper; and Jack McBride.

Across all three categories, client feedback returns to the same themes: thoughtful, pragmatic advice, meticulous preparation, and a team that is as kind and warm as it is expert. It is a clear independent endorsement of the firm's "legal wellbeing" approach, which treats clients as people rather than files.

The rankings in detail

Family: mediation (Tier 3)

Mediation is the team's highest ranking. The practice is led by William Hogg, whose experience covers complex financial cases involving property portfolios and pensions, and who is qualified to offer child-inclusive mediation. Ingrid Starcic brings specialist knowledge of international cases and complex financial arrangements, including businesses. Camilla Hooper, who joined Laurus in August 2025, is noted for her calm judgement and adds further strength on Schedule 1 matters.

One testimonial describes Ingrid and Camilla as "standout stars for family mediation", praising their measured approach to dispute resolution and noting that they are recommended to clients on a regular basis. Another singles out the practice for the quality of its people and the consistency of its approach.

Family: children (Tier 5)

The children practice supports clients on a wide range of matters, including child arrangements and cases involving domestic abuse. Steven Gasser, who leads the team, is recognised for his experience in international relocations, contact disputes and custody issues, with Jacqueline Fitzgerald and Ingrid Starcic also recommended.

One testimonial describes Laurus as having "a very strong family team, with real energy, enthusiasm, and experience." Clients single out individuals by name: Steven for his charisma and tactical sharpness, William Hogg for his deep experience and ability, Ingrid for her meticulous preparation and client focus, and senior associate Jack McBride as an enthusiastic and capable lawyer to watch.

Family: divorce and financial remedy (Tier 5)

Led by Steven Gasser, the practice handles nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes and divorce proceedings. Steven is recognised for his considerable experience in financial matters involving company structures, cross-jurisdictional issues and trusts. William Hogg is noted for his track record in financial remedy cases involving corporate structures, Kirsty Kelleher handles cases involving trust structures, and Ingrid Starcic is also recommended.

One testimonial describes Laurus as "a genuinely kind and warm team who are experts in what they do", adding that the team is sensible and pragmatic, and a pleasure to deal with from the other side of a matter. Another highlights a responsive, hands-on team closely engaged in the day-to-day work of litigation and preparation.

What the firm says

Steven Gasser, Director of Family Law at Laurus  said:

"Being ranked in three categories is a reflection of the whole team, not any one of us, and I'm proud that so many colleagues have been named, from our joint heads to our newest joiners. What pleases me most is that the client feedback talks as much about how we made people feel as about the results we achieved. Family disputes are among the hardest moments in anyone's life. Our job is to be calm, realistic and firmly on our clients' side, whether a matter is settled around a mediation table or has to go before a judge."

John Fynan, COO of Laurus, said:

"Legal wellbeing sits at the heart of Laurus: the belief that clients are people, not files. To see independent feedback describe our family lawyers in exactly those terms is the strongest validation of that approach we could ask for. These rankings also show the depth we have built, with Jack and Camilla recognised alongside our Partners. We will keep investing in the team and in our mediation capability, so that clients always have a genuine route to resolution outside of court as well as strong representation within it."