Hollie Burnett
Hollie qualified as a solicitor in 2015 and joined Lake Legal in May 2017. She was promoted to Associate in May 2021 and became a Partner in September 2025.
She is actively involved with the management of the firm and recruitment as well as the development and training of junior members of the team.
Hollie specialises in medium to high net worth financial settlements, complex cohabitation disputes, domestic violence, pre and post-nuptial agreements and child related issues arising on separation and divorce.
When an agreement cannot be reached she also has extensive experience of court proceedings and supporting clients through that process. Clients applaud her for her approach to client care which they say is refreshing, honest and compassionate.
Hollie has been ranked in the latest editions of Legal 500 and Chambers.
In Legal 500, Hollie is currently ranked in the Next Generation Partner category which highlights junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters. She is described as being ‘a star of the North’. Further comments praise her for being ‘hardworking, charming and clever – she is mature with excellent judgment and fears no one’ and having ‘a very bright future ahead of her’. She is applauded for being great with clients and pragmatic with her advice.
In Chambers & Partners, Hollie is ranked in Band 4 and is commended for being an ‘exceptional solicitor’ and as having ‘an infectious enthusiasm for her role performing brilliantly.’
Hollie previously sat as Vice Chair of the Young West and North Yorkshire Resolution for two years. Resolution is an organisation of family lawyers who promote a non-confrontational approach to family problems wherever possible.
Outside of work, Hollie enjoys travelling, walking in the countryside, Reformer Pilates, playing netball and spending time with her family and two dogs.
“I have a glass of champagne, takeout pizza and my gorgeous girls, I am truly happy!! Thank you for everything, you have put so much work and effort into this case, I appreciate everything you have done”
“Thank you for all of your help. You were not just efficient but also a lovely person to deal with, in what is one of the hardest times of my life”
“Thank you so much for all your hard work. Your advice and updates were always clear, considered and kind. That is a skill not many lawyers have, especially busy ones, so thank you”
“Thank you for being there to listen, I feel worthless, but know there is a brighter place for me! I hope I now find some peace and happiness in the future!”
“I would like to thank you and your team for all your hard work and your patience with me during this process”
“Just a quick note to say thanks for all your help. I’ll be sure to be in contact if anything arises in the future and will definitely pass your details on to anyone that asks me for matrimonial advice”
“Hollie was an incredible help to me during a very stressful situation. She took the time to listen to me and communicate with me in a way that made me feel comfortable, even when I was trying to convey heavily detailed information.”
“Thank you will not ever be enough Hollie for the way you have been so kind with your words over the past 10 months towards my boys and I!! You have been amazing with not just ‘doing your job’ but your kindness!! In a terrible situation you have been a ray of light.”
“Thank you for your patience with me and steering me towards staying classy. You are a credit to your firm”.
“Hollie was very helpful and always went above and beyond to facilitate meetings with me even with the difficult time difference being a factor with me living in California USA.”
“I can’t thank Hollie and the team at Lake Legal enough for their help and support throughout my divorce. From my very first meeting with Hollie she was understanding, professional, and incredibly compassionate. She took the time to explain everything clearly, guided me through each step, and always made me feel reassured and confident in the decisions I was making. She was a real pillar of strength in the times when I felt like giving up and her tenacious approach kept me going. Her communication was excellent, I always felt informed and was never left waiting for updates. But, what really stood out was how approachable and empathetic she was, even during the most difficult moments. Thanks to her expertise and support, what is a very overwhelming and emotional process felt manageable and fair. I’m so grateful for everything she’s done and would highly recommend her to anyone going through a similar situation.”