
Kelly Gerrard
Knowledge Development Lawyer
Kelly is a Knowledge Development Lawyer and Legal Director sitting within the Family team. Kelly joined Payne Hicks Beach in 2001 upon qualification and practised as a family lawyer for 14 years specialising in high net worth divorce and private children law matters. Following a career break Kelly became a Knowledge Development Lawyer at a City firm and then rejoined Payne Hicks Beach in January 2020 supporting the Family team in a knowledge management capacity and providing research, technical know how and training to her fellow solicitors.
Reported cases:
- Corbett v Corbett [2003] EWCA Civ 559 - Court of Appeal
- Judge v Judge [2008] EWCA Civ 1458 – Court of Appeal
- SR v RS [2014] EWHC 4305
- Robertson v Robertson [2016] EWHC 613
Articles:
- The argument for a return to the Calderbank regime – Family Law March 2019
- FDR appointment: No room for manoeuvre – Family Law Journal November 2019
Kelly read Jurisprudence at Christ Church, Oxford University. She is a member of Resolution and the Family Law Knowledge Network.
Qualified 2001, joined Payne Hicks Beach 2001, Legal Director 2020.