Demelza Butler

Partner, Family Law

At one of the hardest times in my life, Demelza was the perfect mix of professional, yet personal. Demelza is empathetic and genuinely cares about you and your family, with her going above and beyond to make sure she achieves the very best for you.

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Work Synopsis

Demelza qualified as a solicitor over 20 years ago and has worked exclusively in family law since then.

Demelza joined the Family team at Prettys in January 2025.

Expertise

Demelza has significant experience in dealing with all aspects of family law including divorce, resolution of financial claims arising from the breakdown of a relationship, pre and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements and dissolution of civil partnerships. Demelza also has significant experience in relation to children matters.

She is known for her exceptional client care and ability to ensure that her clients are supported during what is undoubtedly an incredibly difficult time for them.

With complex and delicate issues at hand regarding finances, relationships and parental rights and responsibilities, Demelza’s aim is to try and make the process as smooth as possible.

Named as a “Leading Partner” in the most recent Legal 500 with previous editions referring to Demelza as an “exceptional lawyer” who “provides excellent service, looks after clients and helps them to be positive”. Demelza is a qualified collaborative lawyer and member of Resolution, committed to assisting separating couples in resolving their disputes constructively.

Testimonials

“I cannot recommend Demelza Butler and her team highly enough. From the first phone call we had, I immediately felt at ease and reassured that I was in the best possible hands”.

“At one of the hardest times in my life, Demelza was the perfect mix of professional, yet personal. Demelza is empathetic and genuinely cares about you and your family, with her going above and beyond to make sure she achieves the very best for you.“

“Demelza is highly organised and knowledgeable, with incredible attention to detail. She was able to listen to me and then give clear and concise advice on the matter in hand. Whenever I felt worried or scared, Demelza would put my mind at ease and bring a sense of calm.”