Family Mediation Week: Meet Our Accredited Mediators

As part of Family Mediation Week, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on our two Accredited Family Mediators, Samantha Miles and Claire Knight. With decades of combined experience in Family Law, Sam and Claire bring not only extensive legal expertise but also a compassionate approach to helping families navigate the challenges of separation, divorce, and other family-related matters.

Both are fully accredited mediators who are dedicated to promoting constructive and empathetic resolutions, providing families with the support they need to move forward positively. Whether dealing with financial arrangements, child-related issues, or complex disputes, their commitment to finding amicable solutions sets them apart.

Let’s get to know Sam and Claire, their journeys in Family Law, and their roles as Accredited Family Mediators here at Warner Goodman LLP.

Samantha Miles

Sam began her career in Family Law as an Assistant Solicitor in 1999, driven by a deep passion for supporting families. From the outset, she knew this was her calling in life. After qualifying as a Solicitor, Sam practised Family Law across various law firms in Hampshire before joining our team at Warner Goodman LLP.

In 2006, Sam became a Partner at Warner Goodman LLP and has since played a pivotal role in developing our Family Law department, ensuring client excellence across our broad range of family-related legal services.

Recognising the value of mediation in resolving family disputes, Sam became a fully Accredited Family Mediator and Child-Inclusive Family Mediator in 2013. Her goal has always been to guide separating families through the complexities of divorce, financial matters, and children-related issues in a constructive and empathetic way.

Sam’s expertise spans the entire spectrum of Family Law, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial matters
• Children disputes
• Pre-nuptial agreements
• Co-habitation issues

With over 10 years of mediation experience and over 30 years in Family Law, Sam is a highly respected and sought-after Family Mediator in the Hampshire area.

She is also a proud member of Resolution, a national organisation committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes.

A few words from Sam:

"It never fails to bring a smile to my face when I finish working with a couple who have reached an agreement during our mediation sessions and who have been able to use the process constructively and put past hurt and pain behind them. To be part of a process which allows a separated couple to move on constructively and amicably is a real privilege, especially when I know that this has all been at a significantly lower financial and emotional price than they would have paid using an adversarial Court process."

Connect with Sam:

📧 Email: samanthamiles@warnergoodman.co.uk
🔗 LinkedIn: Sam Miles

Claire Knight

Claire has specialised in Family Law throughout her career and is driven by a profound devotion to supporting families through challenging times. After qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2000, Claire joined the Warner Goodman LLP Family Law team in 2003. Since then, she has helped hundreds of families navigate complex situations, always striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for them.

Claire’s dedication and expertise saw her quickly progress to Associate status within the firm. She later expanded her skill set by becoming a Resolution-trained and Law Society Accredited Family Mediator in 2019, enabling her to provide an even broader range of support to her clients.

Claire’s expertise spans all areas of Family Law, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Matrimonial finances
• Pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements
• Cohabitation disputes
• Arrangements for children

With a strong determination to secure the best results for her clients, Claire offers not only legal guidance but also empathetic support during what can be an emotional and challenging time. Drawing on her years of experience, Claire understands the complexities of separation and divorce and works tirelessly to meet her client’s needs, helping them feel supported throughout the process.

A few words from Claire:

"Supporting couples who work together to make their own choices and decisions on separation is a real privilege and extremely rewarding.

Assisting them to discuss issues and practical solutions that are important to them, which often cannot be determined by a court, can help them move forward and address later challenges and changes without the need for legal involvement."  

Connect with Claire:

📧 Email: claireknight@warnergoodman.co.uk

Contact our team

If you’re considering family mediation and would like to learn more about how Samantha Miles, Claire Knight, and our Family Law team can support you, we’re here to help.

To speak with a member of our team, call us on 023 8063 9311 or email enquiries@warnergoodman.co.uk. Take the first step towards a constructive and positive resolution for your family today.