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Samantha Jago

Partner

Family

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Samantha is a partner and department head in our Guildford office, Samantha has more than 18 years of experience in family law matters. She excels in managing client expectations, and quickly builds a positive rapport with her clients.

Samantha has particular experience in representing parents, business owners and senior managers, and has dealt with numerous complex international matters. She has represented a number of high profile individuals, where confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information is crucial to secure a positive outcome for the client.  Being a parent herself, Samantha understands and can empathise with her clients, especially when dealing with matters that involve and affect children.

Prior to joining DMH Stallard, Samantha was joint Managing Partner of a local Guildford firm where she assisted in establishing the family team.

As well as being able to carry out her own advocacy, Samantha is an all issues trained mediator.

Work highlights

FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT

Negotiating a financial settlement with assets worth over £11M and securing a successful outcome for the client.

ROUND TABLE MEETING

Engaging in a Round Table Meeting to negotiate a complex financial settlement with assets with a value of over £6M

DEED OF SEPARATION

Negotiating a settlement agreement and preparing a Deed of Separation for a husband who did not want to initiate divorce proceedings after separating from his wife, but did want to protect his assets which included a family home

PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT

Preparing a pre-nuptial agreement which dealt with four investment properties, children from a previous marriage and ongoing maintenance obligations from earlier divorce

PARENTING PLAN

Negotiating a complex parenting plan against a background of domestic abuse and substance misuse, ensuring the children’s needs were put first whilst securing the client’s safety

Services

Memberships and Associations

Member of Resolution

Member of Godalming Chamber of Commerce

Family Law Mediator

You have been nothing short of a miracle worker helping through this extremely stressful and complicated process. I really can’t thank you enough for everything you have done and the support

H.S

I have been a client of Samantha Jago for some time. She offers an excellent service, with clear advice and a firm hand dealing with the other side. Queries are answered promptly and effectively.

Legal 500 UK 2024

I was represented by Samantha Jago and her team. They were all completely reliable and transparent. Faultless service.

Legal 500 UK 2023

Samantha Jago is a true credit to this company; she was professional, fast, dedicated and thorough, all whilst being compassionate and understanding. Every issue was dealt with promptly and succinctly.

L.G

...incredibly helpful and was left with a real sense that she is not only passionate about her work, but strives for the best outcome for her clients.

A.M

Legal500 2024 Recommended Lawyer

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Choosing the right Family lawyer for you

DMH Stallard’s Family law experts, Natasha Slabas and Samantha Jago, talk to John Young about how we can help you if you are struggling with a legal issue and looking for a lawyer

24/11/2022

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