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Linda, Miles & Partners Solicitors, London

Linda Pope

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linda.pope@milesandpartners.com

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Recent and notable cases

Can a convicted sex offender exercise parental responsibility?

In short, yes. A Trainee Solicitor, in the family team Sashina Thapa explains the current law and proposals for reform. A person convicted of a serious sexual offence against a child can still exercise parental responsibility As the law stands, ...

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Child protection and care proceedings

Linda Pope unravels complex finances in a clean break divorce settlement

Linda Pope acted for a lady who had applied for a divorce from her husband in 2019 after a marriage of 17 years.  The breakdown of the relationship had been very acrimonious, with allegations of domestic and financial abuse by ...

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Child maintenance responsibilities enforced in China with a Schedule 1 application

Case report: Confidential Some parents will do anything to try and avoid paying their share of child maintenance, even moving to the other side of the world.  But this does not mean that they are beyond the reach of English ...

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Undisclosed financial information in divorce and the power to draw adverse inferences

Case report: Rabia v Rabia [2014] EWCA Civ 1767 in the Court of Appeal, regarding a divorce financial settlement where the calculations were disputed after the husband refused to make full disclosure regarding his assets. Linda Pope (at a previous ...

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Divorce and separationFamily money

Attempt to reduce divorce settlement refused in recognition of contribution to hotelier’s business

Case report: Davies v Davies [2012] EWCA Civ 2012 Linda Pope acted for the wife in a negotiating a divorce settlement which went to the Court of Appeal after the husband disputed the award of a lump sum of £2.2 ...

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Expertise and experience

Linda is an experienced family law solicitor, and advises people involved in all kinds of family disputes including divorce, civil partnership dissolution and separation after living together as cohabitees.

Linda has a strong background in helping clients negotiating complex financial agreements, both before and after a marriage or civil partnership.

She also advises parents and extended family members involved in disagreements about where children should live and how much time they spend with each family member.

Linda offers sensitive advice and compassionate support to vulnerable clients who may be escaping from abusive and violent relationships.

The types of cases that usually involved in include:

  • advising and representing for divorcing couples or civil partners who cannot reach an agreement over financial separation including complex cases where there is a non-matrimonial property or inherited wealth;
  • negotiating financial settlements that include pension splitting or earmarking arrangements especially where there is a police or public sector pension;
  • financial settlements for high net worth individuals including applications for spousal maintenance and variations to have spousal maintenance increased or decreased;
  • Trusts of Land Applications in relation to the sale or postponement of sale of the family home of a non-married couple after a relationship breaks down;
  • advising and representing parents in private children law disputes about residence, contact, or specific issues such as medical treatment or education;
  • helping couples to negotiate and record how they wish their finances are to be divided, in the event that their relationship ends, by way of a prenuptial, postnuptial, pre-civil partnership or post-civil partnership agreement;
  • applications by a parent on behalf of a child for maintenance payments, a lump sum or transfer or settlement of property; and
  • representing victims of domestic abuse in applications for family law injunctions or enforcement orders to protect themselves and their children from further harm.

Linda has not only acted on behalf of clients in the UK, but also those who live or have assets in France, North America, South East Asia, the UAE, Iraq, Iran and the Caribbean.

She has also secured maintenance payments from former partners who have left the UK and settled in Europe and also as far away as Australia, Dubai, UAE, La Reunion, and China.

She also has experience in family inheritance disputes. Linda helps clients to claim their rightful inheritance where they were left out of a will or not provided for under the intestacy laws by a deceased relative upon whom they depended financially.

Legal 500

Linda is recognised in the 2025 Legal 500 as a ‘recommended lawyer’ with the following testimonial:

‘Linda Pope is a formidable partner in financial disputes. Her written work is second to none. Linda is an excellent strategist and her extensive experience allows her to keep a laser eye focus on the likely outcomes that the court will order.’

Practice areas

Family money
Divorce or separation
Romantic contracts
Violence in the family
Child abduction, relocation and disputes
2003
Qualified as a solicitor
2019
Joined Miles & Partners

Approach and ethos

I pride myself on listening to my clients and then with some compassion and empathy, providing sensible and no-nonsense advice to alleviate the stress and anxiety of relationship breakdown.

What clients say

I want to thank you again for your support over the years in my divorce case. I am happy to close this chapter of my life.

Josephine Amana, family law client advised by Linda Pope

I would like to thank you again for the great job you have done with my divorce matter.

Your friendly team worked promptly and professionally, quickly responded to my requests. During my case, everything was explained to me step by step, in detail and clearly, how the divorce process works and what documents needed to be prepared for submission to the court. Also, your office is located in a place convenient for me. I recommend you to others.

Elena White, family law client advised by Linda Pope and Helen Warren

I would also like to extend a heartfelt thanks to you Linda. Your assistance during what has been an incredibly challenging time for me is deeply appreciated.

I am truly grateful for your understanding and empathy in allowing the final payment to be made in instalments. Your flexibility during this time has been a great relief.

Family law client advised by Linda Pope

My wife and I consulted Linda Pope on matters concerning documentation required in the UK from our marriage overseas.
Linda understood our questions quickly and accurately. She gave us clear guidance on the legal aspects and recommendations on the documentation required. Examples of situations where documentation could be necessary were also very helpful.
Linda is very professional in a non-legalistic way. She understood clearly our requirements, and was very patient with all of our questions.

Family law client advised by Linda Pope

I just wanted to take this opportunity to say a huge “thank you” for your professional support and guidance.  My gratitude for the effects and extra time you and Tayyaba have contributed to my case.

Family law client advised by Linda Pope

I spoke to Hira Rauf over the phone and disclosed my situation which she listened to with professionalism before recommending Linda Pope.

Linda was understanding of my situation and carefully and considerately explained my options and provided invaluable advice, support and guidance. Linda Pope and Hira Rauf are a valuable asset to Miles & Partners.

Extremely grateful to Linda and Hira for their efforts, support and valuable time to respond so comprehensively when I am not a client. I would highly recommend Miles & Partners in London because their lawyers are highly knowledgeable, understanding and hardworking.

Saadia Chudary, family law client advised by Linda Pope and Hira Rauf

Linda and her team were very personable they treated my case with care and understanding, not once did I feel judged or looked down on they had the upmost respect for my situation.

I would like to say thank you to Linda Pope she is a great asset to the company in how she deals with cases, my mind and my daughter’s is a little more at ease since our case has finished and I am truly grateful. Thank you.

Cherril Miller-George, a family law client advised by Linda Pope

I emailed with a question about a legal matter. Linda replied within a few hours, answering my query fully and reassuring me on the matter. I am extremely impressed and grateful that Linda took the time to respond so comprehensively when I am not a client.

Family law client advised by Linda Pope

I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you in bringing my divorce matter to an end. There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am.

I count my blessings that I had a wonderful amazing solicitor like Linda Pope and everyone that contributed towards assisting me throughout the whole divorce at Miles & Partners! Linda provides a professional service and advise with a personal touch and I couldn’t have asked for better legal representatives like yourselves.

Thank you once again and rest assured I will not hesitate in recommending you and your firm.

Family law client advised by Linda Pope, Kimberley Duah and Tayyaba Ahmad

All staff are amazing in how they approach your case, the main two people I have been dealing with is Linda and Kimberley they take pride in their work and they have made me feel comfortable when I have had to give them personal information. I would recommend them to friends and family.

Cherril Miller, a family law client advised by Linda Pope and Kimberley Duah

Linda, Kimberley and Olivia have been a huge support throughout my case, from the start to finish, with prompt responses to emails and completing paperwork relating to the courts. I would easily recommend them to anyone needing help with family law.

Kieran Murray, a family law client advised by Linda Pope

Thank you to Linda and Kimberley for providing a fantastic service and they both were very professional. They both were very very helpful, understanding and answered all my questions concerning my divorce. Their communication is best they always responded promptly. Many thanks for all your help and support. All the best for the future.

Jaheda Begum, family law client advised by Linda Pope and Kimberley Duah

Linda went above and beyond to make sure I understood the legal process involved in a Schedule 1 and kept me informed of estimated costs continuously. Her advice is thorough and detailed thus she relentlessly leaves no stone unturned. Although professional at all times, Linda was able to balance this with empathy and compassion, which meant a lot to me as it was a very emotional time. I am so happy with the outcome of my case that she continues to be held in high esteem by me and my wider family for the outcomes she and her team delivered.

Sophie Walker, a family law client advised by Linda Pope

I cannot thank you enough for all your hard work. It has been life-changing for me and my family. You have literally become a household name with us because you have been such a significant part of our journey.

You will always be my first point of call if I ever need to revisit this, or any other legal matter and I will recommend you and Miles & Partners without hesitation. I hope this reflects how happy I am with the advice, work and outcomes of my case.

Family law client advised by Linda Pope

“Very satisfied with the overall level of service and will certainly recommend.”

Sophie Walker, family law client

Accolades, accreditations and memberships