Is family mediation appropriate in High-Conflict separations?
In this article, qualified Family Mediator Simon Immins covers if and how Family Mediation can work in high-conflict separations…

Antoinette Ogungbe
Antoinette is a Trainee Solicitor in our Wills & Tax team based in Christchurch.
Antoinette worked as a Paralegal in the local area since 2021. She joined Frettens as a Paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team in July 2024. Since September 2025, joined the Insolvency team in our Christchurch office as a Trainee Solicitor. She then moved onto her second seat in the Wills & Tax Team.
Antoinette provides support to Solicitors and other fee earners in the team. Antoinette’s work also has a focus on Debt Recovery, and she assists with recovering low value debts in the Small Claims Court and enforcing judgement debts.
In September 2025, Antoinette started her training contract with the firm. Joining Malcolm Niekirk in our Insolvency team.
Antoinette enjoys exploring Dorset and going for walks in the local area and watching documentaries - preferably ones with David Attenborough!