Megan Mahesan is a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer and the 2026 rankings refer to her as a “key lawyer” within our “exceptionally strong” Family Law Team.
Megan specialises in all aspects of Family Law providing clear, pragmatic, and sensitive advice on matters including divorce, financial settlements, children arrangements, domestic abuse, and cohabitation disputes. Her clients value her compassionate approach and her ability to guide them through complex and emotionally challenging situations with professionalism and understanding.
Clients have praised Megan for her empathetic nature, her commitment to excellent client care, and her ability to earn their trust and confidence quickly. She is dedicated to supporting clients during some of the most difficult periods of their lives, always striving to achieve the best possible outcome while ensuring they feel listened to and supported throughout the process.
Megan holds a Law degree from the University of Kent and maintains her connections with the University, by volunteering as a Legal Advisor at the Kent Law Clinic.
Megan’s in-depth understanding of the sensitive issues surrounding family law disputes, particularly in cases involving domestic abuse, means she is well-equipped to assist vulnerable clients with compassion and expertise.
Megan also represents clients in divorce and financial proceedings, including those involving complex or jurisdictional elements. Megan seeks to negotiate settlements wherever possible. However, when required she will take a robust approach in financial remedy proceedings to protect her clients’ interests.
In addition to her work on divorce and finance, Megan regularly handles private children matters, including disputes over child arrangements, parental alienation, domestic abuse, and relocation cases.
Megan is a member of Resolution, adhering to its Code of Practice which promotes a constructive and family-focused approach to resolving disputes.
