Lorraine Toal

Head of Department

Partner

Divorce

Family

Immigration

Personal Litigation & Dispute Resolution

+44 (0)208 290 7956 (DDI) Please email me

Partner, senior solicitor, head of family and litigation, collaborative lawyer, family law accredited specialist

Family Law

Lorraine is Head of the Family Law and Immigration Law Departments at Wellers Law Group.  She has many years’ experience in Family law having qualified in 2004 and previously been responsible for developing the Family department of a well-known firm in Surrey where she was made a Partner and assisted in the opening of a second office in West Sussex.

In search of a “new challenge” and wishing to work closer to home, Lorraine joined Wellers as Head of Department.   She has much experience of the following: cohabitation; separation; divorce; civil partnerships; children; finances (ancillary relief) and consent orders and is a member of Resolution, which aims to aid the constructive resolution of matrimonial disputes. Lorraine is also a trained collaborative lawyer where couples prefer to resolve matrimonial issues among themselves with the help of trained professionals without going to court. She is also a Law Society accredited Specialist in Family Law.

Immigration Law

Lorraine’s role as head of the Immigration Law department she covers all the key areas for both personal and corporate immigration advice, covering all types of visas (including those for Skilled Workers, Healthcare Workers, Students and family members), Indefinite Leave to Remain, naturalisation, passport applications and Home Office appeals.

In her spare time, Lorraine is a keen supporter of Crystal Palace Football Club and she says that as a result she “has a very good sense of humour”!

Reported Cases

Lorraine represented the son who was an intervenor in his father and step-mother’s divorce where the step-mother accused the father of dissipating assets prior to their divorce.  The title/reference to the case is:

FB v IB [2014] EWHC 759 (Fam)

Lorraine represented the wife in a much talked about case before Mr Justice Moor whereby the wife argued that she should be entitled to more than 50% of the matrimonial asset pot due to the Husband’s alleged wanton dissipation of assets.  The title/reference to the case is:

MAP v MFP [2015] EWHC 627 (Fam)

“You have been a big part of my life over the last year and you have kept me going! Again, grateful thanks…”.––Julie

“Family Law Solicitor Lorraine Toal helped me through a difficult divorce, she kept me informed at all times and was a comfort during a time of stress. Her advice on all matters was accurate and I felt I was in good hands”


Testimonial

I really appreciate all of your advice and that I could speak with you so candidly without pretence. Your support has been invaluable to me over the past two years.

The service that we received from Family Law Solicitor Lorraine Toal, was exceptional. She kept us informed at all times, contacted us promptly in all instances, her advice and recommendations to the various circumstances was helpful and reliable. She conducted the matter efficiently and swiftly

I have had the pleasure of being represented by Wellers Family law and particularly Lorraine and Quang… I have always found them only interested in acting on my behalf and know the law inside out which has resulted yet again in achieving the desired result.

Divorces and child cases are often very emotional and the games that get played are often more a distraction than fact but these guys wade through the smoke and mirrors to present facts of the case. Believe in how they approach things and you will get the desired results.

––Delroy Robinson & Maureen Braithwaite

Elizabeth Edu

Immigration Case Advisor

Immigration

020 7481 2422 Email

Elizabeth is a qualified OISC Level 1 caseworker. Having worked previously for two reputable Immigration law firms, she is knowledgeable and experienced in the following areas of Immigration Law;

  • Managing sponsor licence applications
  • Skilled Worker visa applications
  • Global Business Mobility visas
  • Spouse visas
  • Youth Mobility visas
  • UK Student visas
  • Graduate visas
  • UK Ancestry visas
  • Visit visas
  • ILR and British Citizenship applications.

Elizabeth is a huge asset who is able to use her initiative to find the best possible solutions for your Immigration matter in a professional and approachable friendly manner.

Elizabeth Edu has provided an outstanding service in securing a UK spouse visa for a disadvantaged lady whom I support as an advocate. Elizabeth has been totally professional throughout the whole process – thorough, speedy and patient. I have known Wellers for many years and I believe they have a tremendous new asset in Elizabeth. Thank you.


Oliver O’Sullivan

Head of Immigration

Immigration

020 7481 6381 Email Oliver

With over twelve years’ experience advising companies and individuals on immigration, Oliver has joined Wellers Law Group as Head of Immigration.

Oliver advises companies on visas for employees and senior executives and has led the establishment of many overseas companies setting up their first UK entities, working alongside a network of professionals to offer comprehensive support for companies looking to expand into the UK market.

Oliver also supports companies with expert advice on immigration compliance, right to work policy and the global movement of workers.

Oliver also works with private individuals to support visa applications for family members and for exceptionally talented individuals in the Arts, Sciences and Tech sectors.

Oliver has worked for “Big 4” accountancy firms and global law firms and has worked with household name brands, Premier League football teams, global fast-food chains, airlines, HNW individuals and many start-up companies.