About Us
Our Story
Loose Legal was founded following recognition that family law needed to change. Our ethos is to ensure that all families are able to access justice or professional guidance as and when they need it. We pride ourselves on being able to tailor each client’s experience to their specific needs.
Naomi Loose
Naomi is the Founder of Loose Legal. She qualified as a solicitor in May 2012, working as a Conveyancer, Civil Litigator and Divorce & Family Lawyer. In 2015 she additionally qualified as a Family Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer with Resolution.
Naomi is an accredited mediator, able to complete Mediation, Information and Assessment Meetings (MiAM appointments). In addition she has qualified in Child Inclusive Mediation, allowing her to speak with children through the mediation process. This can ensure their voices are heard. Naomi is also a qualified Hybrid Mediator.
Naomi is dedicated to supporting clients in finding the most constructive, cost-effective way forward, with particular expertise in guiding families through the various processes whether it be divorce, dissolution of a civil partnership or separation.
Naomi@looselegal.co.uk
Rachel Murphy
Rachel is a Consultant Solicitor. She qualified as a Solicitor in June 2019, specialising in Civil Litigation and Family Law. Since 2019, Rachel has been working on a range of family matters, including divorce, financial matters, domestic abuse, child arrangements, pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements.
Rachel is experienced in representing clients in court, often helping them negotiate settlements without the need to attend costly final hearings. She is dedicated to providing clear, concise, constructive advice to her clients.
Rachel@looselegal.co.uk
Lorraine Phimister
Lorraine is a Consultant Solicitor. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2007 and is highly skilled with an excellent reputation within the field of family law. Prior to joining Loose Legal, Lorraine was a Partner at a high street practice for ten years. The experience of her years at that firm have been invaluable to her knowledge and expertise.
Lorraine took the decision to move away from the Partnership so that she could dedicate her time fully to what she really is passionate about, and that is to provide an excellent level of service to her clients. Lorraine firmly believes that it is imperative to provide robust and sound advice to her clients in a manner that is easily understood at a cost that is fair and reasonable and completely transparent with no hidden surprises. Whilst it is not always possible, Lorraine strives to settle her cases amicably without the necessity of Court intervention and more often than not, this can be achieved.
Lorraine is dedicated to making sure that she fully understand her client’s needs and ensure that expectations are managed in a manner that is individual to each client. Communication with a client, she believes is key to ensuring that any worries or problems that arise are dealt with as swiftly as possible as more often than not, Lorraine can alleviate any concerns a client may have.
Lorraine@looselegal.co.uk
Linda Dewey
Linda qualified as a solicitor in 2017, having had a background in finance. She has worked in Property and Private Client, as well as Family Law. Linda covers all areas of family law, including private children, Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders, as well as financial matters. Her experience allows her the ability to draw on her knowledge of different areas to help find a positive resolution for her clients.
Linda@looselegal.co.uk
Emily Hall
Emily is a Consultant Family Lawyer and Collaborative Lawyer. She qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2018 and was previously Partner at a local firm specialising solely in Family Law.
Emily is experienced at dealing with all family and matrimonial matters, with a particular interest in assisting clients with complex financial assets, including properties, companies and pensions. Emily is also regularly instructed by clients needing assistance with resolving the arrangements for their children.
Emily is a Collaborative Lawyer and committed to working with clients, where appropriate, in this way to resolve any issues. Emily is also a Resolution Accredited Specialist in both complex income and asset financial matters and matters involving children.
As a military wife, Emily is experienced in dealing with separations involving military assets and issues and understands first hand the complicated workings of the military.
Emily is known for giving clear, honest and direct advice whilst dealing with matters as constructively and sensibly as possible.
Emily@looselegal.co.uk
Peter West
Peter joined Loose Legal in 2026, having qualified as a solicitor in October 2020. Since that time, he has specialised in family law.
Peter has practiced in firms with a presence in Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Wiltshire, but advises clients across England and Wales, as well as internationally.
Peter advises on all aspects of matrimonial finance law, children disputes and domestic abuse. He also advises on child maintenance matters where the Courts have jurisdiction, and unmarried couples.
Prior to his career in law, Peter studied German and Arabic (Modern Standard and Egyptian Colloquial).
Peter@looselegal.co.uk
Kristyna Hawkett
Kristyna Hawkett is a Consultant Family Mediator. She trained as a Family Mediator in 2025 and is a member of the Family Mediation Council.
Kristyna is passionate about helping families resolve matters outside of court wherever possible. She believes that, with the right guidance, people can often reach practical and lasting agreements without the need for formal proceedings.
In addition to her mediation work, Kristyna has experience supporting individuals through separation, bringing an added layer of understanding to the emotional and practical challenges involved. Combined with her international commercial background, this enables her to work effectively with a wide range of clients and family dynamics.
Kristyna is known for her calm, structured and impartial approach, combined with a pragmatic outlook, helping to facilitate constructive discussions where each person feels heard and able to move forward.
She is bilingual in English and Czech.
Kristyna@looselegal.co.uk
Amanda Willmore
Amanda is a Consultant Family Lawyer. She qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2014 and was previously a Director at a National firm. Amanda is a domestic abuse champion with the Reducing the Risk charity, and Resolution accredited in private children and domestic abuse.
Amanda is experienced in dealing with a broad range of family and matrimonial matters. Amanda is regularly instructed in respect of divorce, finances, private children, injunctions and nuptial agreements.
Amanda is known for giving clients realistic, honest and clear advice to ensure that they are not disappointed at the outcome, throughout their matter. She feels that it is extremely important for her clients to be given realistic expectations of the likely outcome of their case from the start.
Amanda is sympathetic, non-judgmental and understanding which she feels is important when acting for vulnerable clients.
Amanda undertakes some of her own advocacy where she is able, which enables her to provide clients with a realistic understanding of the court process and what to expect. She is extremely client focused and feels it is important for her client to have consistency throughout their matter whether in or out of court.
Amanda@looselegal.co.uk
Samantha Alderman
Samantha is an experienced Family Paralegal. She qualified in 2017 with a CILEX law certificate and her areas of expertise are in Divorce, Financial Remedy, Private Children and Domestic Abuse.
Samantha has a wealth of knowledge in the Family law sector having previously worked as a legal secretary.
Working closely with Lawyers and Solicitors within the firm, Samantha assists with case management, legal research, drafting of legal documents, preparing court bundles and maintaining regular communication throughout the legal process.
Samantha understands that these can be emotionally challenging times and she is committed to providing compassionate and professional help, ensuring every client receives support to the highest standard.
Rachel Winter
Rachel is PA to our CEO Naomi Loose, supporting the smooth running of our business and helping us continue to provide the best service to our clients.
With a strong background in administrative support, Rachel is responsible for the smooth running of the office behind the scenes.
Outside of work Rachel enjoys horse riding and running. She spends most of her time outside enjoying the countryside with family and friends.