Sigourney Lee-Smith

Associate, Family

Banbury office
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Sigourney is an Associate Solicitor in the dynamic Family Law team in Banbury. She has particular experience in Child Law and has been an active volunteer with a family contact centre. Being a member of Resolution, Sigourney is committed to achieving fair outcomes for clients by adhering to the Code of Practice which aims to reduce conflict. She undertakes advocacy on behalf of her clients in Court, both live and video Hearings.

She joined SE-Solicitors in 2019 as a Trainee Solicitor, qualified as a Solicitor in 2021 and now practices in the SE-Solicitors’ Family Law Team.

Sigourney studied law at Coventry University, graduating in 2014. She completed her LPC with combined Masters at the University of Law (Birmingham) in 2018. Whilst studying for her LPC and Masters, she worked a paralegal in Commercial Property before moving to Family Law. Sigourney has gained experience in Family Law in both a public setting, working with a Local Authority, and private setting at a niche practice in Warwick before joining SE-Solicitors.

When not working, Sigourney can usually be found walking her dachshund or sat in the sun reading a good book.

Specialisms

Advocacy
Child Law
Child Maintenance Issues
Divorce
Dissolution of Civil Partnerships
Domestic Abuse

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What clients say about Sigourney

“Our family would like to pass on our compliments to both Sigourney and Imogen, you were both fantastic.”
Client 2026
“I would particularly recommend Sigourney Lee-Smith – she is a solicitor who really fights her clients’ corner. She knows the cases inside out, knows the law well, and ensures that barristers she instructs have everything they need. Her clients respect her.”
The Legal 500, 2026
“Sigourney Lee-Smith has been a delight to work alongside, and has provided clear and sensible instructions on each occasion. It is clear that she cares for her client and the outcome. She has been exceptionally responsive and has gone above and beyond when required.”
The Legal 500, 2026
“Patrick, Rebecca, Sigourney and Kath, Now my divorce is all final I just want to say a massive THANK YOU to you all for the help and assistance you gave. To get it all done and sorted within 12 months was quicker than I ever expected. Your professionalism and attention to detail was beyond expectations and I am grateful you were all there to help and guide me through it. Thank you all once again.”
Client, 2025

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Recent posts by Sigourney

Protecting Your Right to Feel Safe at Home: Understanding Occupation Orders

Protecting Your Right to Feel Safe at Home: Understanding Occupation Orders

14 May 2026

An Occupation Order is a type of injunction made by the Family Court that regulates who can live in the family home and how the property…

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Commonly Missed Considerations in Child Arrangement Agreements

Commonly Missed Considerations in Child Arrangement Agreements

12 Dec 2025

When creating a Child Arrangement Agreement, or Parenting Plan, it is crucial to consider various factors that can impact the well-being…

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Declaration of Parentage v Parental Responsibility

Declaration of Parentage v Parental Responsibility

7 Nov 2025

Whilst Parental Responsibility and a Declaration of Parentage are similar as they relate to a link one may have with a child; they do…

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