Tracy Cross
Partner and Head of Family
About Me
I am a Partner and Head of the Family and Private Client Department at Band Hatton Button Solicitors Limited, with more than 30 years' experience supporting individuals and families through some of life's most significant challenges. My work focuses on all aspects of family law, including complex financial remedy cases involving high net worth individuals, business interests, trusts and international assets and private disputes regarding children.
I am passionate about helping people navigate relationship breakdown and family change with confidence, clarity and dignity. I believe that while separation and divorce are undoubtedly difficult, they do not have to be destructive. By combining legal expertise with a practical and constructive approach, I help clients find solutions that enable them to move forward positively.
My legal career began after working as a Personal Assistant to a family law partner who encouraged me to pursue my ambition to practise law. I qualified as a Legal Executive before becoming a Solicitor in 1997, and I have continued developing my expertise in helping families resolve legal issues and disputes ever since.
My Role
As Partner and Head of the Family Department, I advise clients on a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, arrangements for children and alternative dispute resolution.
I have extensive experience handling complex financial cases involving intricate asset structures, family businesses, trusts and overseas holdings. I work closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that protect their interests while remaining focused on achieving practical and sustainable outcomes.
Alongside my legal practice, I am an Accredited Family Mediator and qualified to offer Child Inclusive Mediation, Hybrid Mediation and Collaborative Law. I am committed to helping families resolve disputes constructively wherever possible, empowering them to retain control of important decisions and avoid unnecessary conflict. I am a proud member of Resolution – First for Family Law and the Family Mediation Council and I’m also a Professional Practice Consultant (PPC) for other Family Mediators which involves supervision and mentoring.
I have been recognised as a Leading Partner in The Legal 500 since 2021 and have been ranked by Chambers and Partners for Family/Matrimonial work, particularly in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. I am also a qualified Mental Health First Aider, which further supports my understanding of the emotional challenges clients may face during difficult periods of their lives.
In addition to these roles, I also mentor other lawyers in their careers within our Firm.
What I Enjoy Most
The most rewarding aspect of my role is helping people find a way forward during what can be one of the most challenging times in their lives. I enjoy building strong relationships with clients, understanding what matters most to them and guiding them towards solutions that meet their needs and those of their families.
I am particularly passionate about mediation and other forms of dispute resolution because they give people the opportunity to resolve issues constructively, preserve important relationships and
create better outcomes for the future. No two families are the same, and I enjoy the variety and problem-solving that comes with helping clients navigate unique and often complex situations.
Outside the Office
Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and exploring new places and cultures. Travel allows me to step away from the demands of daily life, experience different perspectives and spend quality time with family and friends. Whether discovering a new destination or revisiting a favourite place, I value the opportunity to relax, recharge and create lasting memories.