Judith Buckland

Judith Buckland is a highly experienced divorce and family solicitor with Woolley & Co, Solicitors, based in Truro, Cornwall. With over 30 years’ experience in family law, Judith advises on divorce, financial settlements, children matters, cohabitation disputes and domestic abuse issues. She was previously head of the family department at a prominent Cornish law firm before joining Woolley & Co in 2009.

Judith has a particular interest and expertise in financial issues on separation, and she is also well known for representing grandparents in disputes around contact with grandchildren. Since joining Woolley & Co, she has developed a strong international practice, regularly advising British expats and clients involved in cross-jurisdictional cases where international family law applies.

Judith is committed to resolving family disputes without unnecessary conflict and adheres strongly to the principles of Resolution, the national family law organisation that promotes constructive and collaborative approaches to resolving family issues. She believes non-court dispute resolution options are often preferable because they give clients greater control and flexibility. Judith frequently encourages clients to consider private Financial Dispute Resolution hearings, which offer a dedicated and expert-led process that is often faster and more effective than court proceedings. She is also seeing increasing appetite for arbitration and refers suitable cases to this route.

Judith believes that solving problems is far more important than winning arguments, and she works to find practical solutions that work for both parties. Her clients value her straightforward, approachable style and her ability to explain complex legal issues in plain English. She is known for being flexible and happy to arrange meetings outside regular office hours to suit client needs.

Judith has been named as a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer for Family Law in the Southwest for several years and is recognised as part of the Woolley & Co team offering a “knowledgeable and conciliatory approach to all family matters”.

Judith qualified as a solicitor in September 1997 having previously qualified as a Legal Executive in June 1993. She joined Woolley & Co in April 2009 from a law firm in Cornwall where she was Head of the Family Department.

Outside of work, Judith enjoys gardening, pottery, upholstery and walking the Southwest footpath and mountains where she can.

Judith’s clients are drawn from a wide geographical spread. While she regularly works with clients across the Southwest, she is experienced in supporting those based further afield, including London and overseas. Her practice naturally attracts both UK and international clients who value her expertise.