Our approach
Gregorian Emerson is a deliberately small family law practice. We accept a limited number of matters at any one time so that every client receives partner-level attention from first call to final order.
Our work is rooted in two disciplines. Legally, we draw on two decades of complex commercial and Chancery litigation experience. Psychologically, we work alongside a network of clinical and forensic psychologists who inform strategy at every stage — particularly when a party is presenting with a high-conflict or narcissistic pattern, mental-health condition, or addiction.
The team
Two partners, one network of trusted specialists. Every matter is led end-to-end by a partner.
Richard Gregorian
Principal Solicitor
Richard Gregorian has advised clients for more than thirty years, initially as a commercial banking partner and, subsequently, as a specialist family lawyer.
Throughout his career he has remained convinced that legal expertise, whilst fundamental, is only one part of effective family law representation. Every family dispute involves people whose behaviour, communication and decision-making influence the way litigation develops. Understanding those wider dynamics enables legal advice to be applied more effectively.
Richard also brings personal experience of the family justice system, having successfully defended an international relocation application involving his own family at a time when primary carers were generally regarded as having an unassailable advantage. He brings that experience whether representing mothers or fathers in these complex and very important cases.
Gavin Emerson
Conflict Engagement Specialist
Gavin Emerson works alongside Richard to strengthen the strategic thinking that underpins every case. His expertise lies in conflict engagement, communication, family dynamics and, where appropriate, the psychological factors that influence family disputes.
His role is not to replace legal advice, nor is it to provide therapy or mediation. Instead, Gavin’s contribution helps ensure that the legal strategies developed for our clients are informed by a deeper understanding of the conflict itself and the way that conflict influences communication, behaviour and decision-making.
Get in touch
A confidential conversation is the first step. There is no obligation, and no charge for the first half-hour.
Our Team
Richard Gregorian
Principal Solicitor
Richard Gregorian has advised clients for more than thirty years, initially as a commercial banking partner and, subsequently, as a specialist family lawyer.
Throughout his career he has remained convinced that legal expertise, whilst fundamental, is only one part of effective family law representation. Every family dispute involves people whose behaviour, communication and decision-making influence the way litigation develops. Understanding those wider dynamics enables legal advice to be applied more effectively.
Richard also brings personal experience of the family justice system, having successfully defended an international relocation application involving his own family at a time when primary carers were generally regarded as having an unassailable advantage. He brings that experience whether representing mothers or fathers in these complex and very important cases.
Gavin Emerson
Conflict Engagement Specialist
Gavin Emerson works alongside Richard to strengthen the strategic thinking that underpins every case. His expertise lies in conflict engagement, communication, family dynamics and, where appropriate, the psychological factors that influence family disputes.
His role is not to replace legal advice, nor is it to provide therapy or mediation. Instead, Gavin’s contribution helps ensure that the legal strategies developed for our clients are informed by a deeper understanding of the conflict itself and the way that conflict influences communication, behaviour and decision-making.