Yasmin Govan

Solicitor - Solicitor

SRA ID: 271989

As a family solicitor, I offer a warm yet no-nonsense approach to legal advice, interpreting the law in ways that make complex processes more accessible for my clients. I recognise that every family case is unique, requiring tailored solutions rather than standardised approaches. My practice focuses primarily on financial settlements, divorce proceedings, and private child contact arrangements. I find particular fulfilment in handling Special Guardianship Orders, helping family members—often grandparents, aunts, or uncles—step into guardian roles when biological parents are unable to continue their responsibilities. As a member of Resolution, I take a proactive approach to settling matters outside of court whenever possible. This includes drafting pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements to prevent future disputes, as well as facilitating Financial Consent Orders, Cohabitation Separation Agreements, and private arbitration in both child and financial cases. Throughout what is inevitably a transformative period for my clients, I maintain complete transparency regarding fees and actively seek to minimise unnecessary costs, recognising the financial pressure that often accompanies family legal matters. Training and Experience. Yasmin’s passion for law began early, at age eight, after spending time with a family friend who was a partner at a leading Sussex law firm. Although she initially pursued a History degree, she was drawn back to law, completing her postgraduate studies in Dublin before returning to the UK to finish her training. After graduating with a Law degree and earning a distinction in her Legal Practice Course (LPC) in Bristol, Yasmin completed her training contract in Bedfordshire. She qualified as a solicitor under the Solicitors Regulation Authority in 2001, initially specialising in Personal Injury and Employment Law. During her training at a prominent firm in Luton, she gained valuable experience across multiple practice areas, including Family Law, Conveyancing, Personal Injury, Employment, and Civil Litigation. Shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, Yasmin decided to add Family Law to her areas of specialisation. Today, Yasmin is a Solicitor in the Family Team at Britton and Time, welcoming clients through our offices in both London and Hove.