Meet the Team

Alexandra Sott-Malden

Alexandra Scott-Malden

Solicitor, Collaborative Lawyer and Arbitrator

Having lived in the Newbury area her entire life, Alexandra joined Charles Hoile in 1997, qualifying as a solicitor in 1999.

Specialising in family law, and as a wife and mother herself, Alexandra brings sensitivity and compassion to her role, which includes divorce, separation, financial agreements and arrangements for children following separation or divorce. Alexandra has developed a keen understanding of this area, being a Law Society and Resolution Accredited Specalist.

Alexandra is a trained collaborative lawyer, offering an alternative solution to resolving matrimonial matters without going to court. More details are available on the website www.resolution.org.uk

Alexandra is a qualified IFLA Children’s Arbitrator and can act as your private judge in disputes relating to children. More details are available on the website www.ifla.org.uk

For a sympathetic response to your divorce or separation needs, please contact Alexandra today.

Tel: 01635 45595
Mobile: 07733 893613
Email: scott-malden@hoiles.co.uk

Emma Macpherson

Consultant Solicitor and Mediator

Emma specialises in family work and in particular finances on divorce/separation and private children work. She is a member of Resolution and a trained Collaborative Lawyer. Emma recently trained as a Mediator and is currently working towards full Accreditation.

Emma has worked in the Berkshire/Oxfordshire area for many years in a number of different roles within local firms.

Emma is a former Chair and Trustee of the charity MATCH (Mothers Apart from Their Children).

Emma was a Member of the Law Society Small Firms Committee for 8 years, retiring in 2022 and was on the judging panel of the Law Society Excellence Awards (Sole Practitioner Category).

Tel: 01635 45595
Mobile: 07826 603727
Email: family@hoiles.co.uk