Danielle is a strong advocate of resolving family disputes constructively and, where appropriate, outside of court. She has championed Collaborative Family Law and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, focusing on finding practical solutions tailored to the circumstances and objectives of the individual client.

Alongside complex financial matters arising from divorce and separation, Danielle advises parents on arrangements for children. Her wider family law experience includes international family law, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation matters.

Prior to joining Ridley & Hall, Danielle spent more than a decade at Berwins Solicitors in Harrogate, where she held a number of senior positions. She joined Berwins as a Family Solicitor in November 2013, became Head of Family in 2019 and subsequently held Director and Associate Director positions. In January 2025, she was appointed Managing Director of the firm.

Before joining Berwins, Danielle trained at Stowe Family Law in Harrogate between 2011 and 2013, gaining experience across children law, divorce and financial matters, international family law, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation cases.

Danielle was admitted as a solicitor in October 2013. She studied for her LLB Law degree at the University of Bradford before completing the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in York.

Outside of work, Danielle enjoys visiting historic homes and has a longstanding interest in music. She plays the trumpet and has performed as part of a swing band alongside her father.