“She is not fazed by anything and always strives to get to a sensible resolution.” “She is always well prepared from a technical point of view but equally is fine-tuned to the commercial needs which can dictate the client’s priority in a negotiation.”
Chambers and Partners 2021

“She is a great advocate. She’s brilliant on her feet, she’s knowledgeable, and her instincts are bang on the money.” “She is completely unflappable.”
Chambers and Partners 2020

“Best known for her excellent negotiation skills. She takes a pragmatic approach and is a robust advocate.” “Reassuring, user-friendly, persuasive and practical.”
Chambers and Partners 2019

“A formidable advocate, who is certainly someone you would like on your side. She is a tough negotiator with a certain flair. She is great on high-value complicated financial matters.”
Chambers and Partners 2018

“Very competent and thorough practitioner known for her tenacious approach to her cases.” “Highly experienced and very well respected.”
Chambers and Partners 2017

“Her advice is always spot-on with a constructive direction in a case.” “She is very senior, experienced and hugely capable.”
Chambers and Partners 2016

Fans appreciate her “smooth negotiation skills and her knack of cutting right to the pertinent issues.” “She has vast and varied experience of financial cases including expertise in cohabitation claims and inheritance cases.”
Chambers and Partners 2012

“Tenacious and effective on her feet.”
Chambers and Partners 2011

“Mrs Fordham is an excellent negotiator and has sound and measured judgement. She sits part time as a Deputy District Judge and her ability to weigh up and consider options is finely honed.”
The Legal 500 2021

“An extremely experienced and accomplished negotiator.”
The Legal 500 2020

“She specialises in matrimonial finance cases.”
The Legal 500 2018/19

“She combines strength with empathy.”
The Legal 500 2017

“Excellent with clients, and she receives well-deserved respect from her opponents and judges.”
The Legal 500 2016

“She is impressive, and fights her corner when proceedings are contested.”
The Legal 500 2015

“Specialises in matrimonial finance cases involving complex or high-value assets.”
The Legal 500 2014

“Perceptive, feisty in the right cases, solution focused and approachable” and is “recommended for high value ancillary relief cases.”
The Legal 500 2011

“At the top of the top of the shortlist for financial work.”
The Legal 500 2010