It offers the full range of family solutions and fields a large team of DR-trained lawyers. Patricia not only has a wealth of knowledge in this area, she is dedicated and works in a way that makes me feel that she has all the time in the world for my case, and that she truly cares. Mark Irving receives many plaudits along with the exceptionally clever Nicholas Westley . Elizabeth Hicks very experienced, excellent rapport with clients. We can not only assist you during the preliminary phases of your divorce case but also provide comprehensive legal counsel throughout all your proceedings until your divorce case concludes. First-rate legal mind, personable and fearless. She is particularly skilled at representing children directly.. Chism is held in high esteem for her renowned matrimonial finance practice. Her legal knowledge and tactical skill are overlaid by an open, sensitive approach ideally suits her to the representation of older children, and she is one of the few go-to practitioners who excel at this role. They have continued to maintain and deserve a very high reputation. Sarah Hoskinson leads the team and does so in an exemplary manner Sarah has taken the teams profile in London to what it is now. WebWe are family & divorce lawyers in London with a wealth of experience working predominantly for high net worth individuals over the last three decades. She is also very experienced in complex cases and very able in assembling the team of experts needed. Highly efficient, strategically skilled and a great solicitor to have fighting your case. Manisha Raja was my main contact at the firm who was extremely professional and courteous. Catherine Bedford is the obvious stand out partner. She is a star to watch. Fatima Mohammed Hussain (intervenor in Attorney General & Akhter, Khan and others [2020]. Beverley King; Sephona Issacs Polson and Lucy Verityare among the names to note. They can always think through all the possibilities, as well as provided the pros & cons of each approach and their recommended advice accordingly. Anne Kay is supremely sensible and pragmatic as well as compassionate. Both are fine lawyers and usually know the answer before anyone else. Simon Beccle has a busy practice and much of his work has an international dimension. She is easy to talk to and listens when providing instructions. Trisha Siddique is now at Family Law Partners while Mathew Brunsdon-Tully joined the group from Forsters LLP. Superb boutique family law firm of the highest calibre with a depth of experience in all family law matters, including the highest value and most complex, without ever compromising on bespoke client care. Louise Allard is an exceptional family solicitor who offers practical advice to client in difficult situations. Peter Burgess is exceptionally calm under fire, pragmatic and commercial in his approach and extremely empathetic making him exceptionally good at supporting his clients. He demonstrates a cool and calm head and a real ability reassure his clients in even the most difficult and hard-fought cases. It has been expanding at partner level with the promotions of Louise Poulton and Jennifer Granby to the partnership and the addition of Siobhan Lomasney from Fletcher Day. He has wisdom in spades and inspires the utmost confidence in clients. Suzanne Kingston is known as a mediator but is also a first rate litigator and brings to her cases a wealth of experience and savviness. Molly Snow she is a rising star!. You can feel safe with Jessica knowing that you are being represented by one of the best there is. The judgment has been reported as Re A and B (Child Arrangements: Parental Alienation) [2022] EWFC B11. Curzon Green Solicitors is lucky to have her. Burges Salmons family department is a stellar team. It is led by Sharon Bennett and Ruth Bross and is well-known for its ability to deal with a full range of family issues from complex financial disputes and nuptial agreements to difficult problems over children and co-habitation agreements. She is brilliant. Family Law Partnershas a well-merited reputation for its client focus and a country-wide profile with offices in a variety of locations. There are several stand-out stars in the team. Hunters Law LLPhas an excellent team with high calibre clients that is led by Henry Hood. Associates Polly Atkins and Eri Horrocks are ones to watch for the future, their stars definitely on the rise. Beatson has a significant children practice and also frequently advises on nuptial agreements for Court of Protection clients and those who are receiving substantial medical claims awards. It has a sophisticated client base including UHNW families and international clients. Philip McGuirk, experienced and intelligent. Amanda Dench is clearly a leader in international child abduction and children law and her wealth of experience and approach to the work is reflected in her team. A rare gem. The clients are always advised well in advance and prepared for the hearings prior to counsels involvement with the case. Her clients adore her. Withers is a leading law firm with a strong global presence. His dedication to his clients is obvious, but he is still able to provide solid, competent and objective advice. Able to cope with complex and difficult material with skill well beyond her years. Sarah Jane Lenihanis now at Dawson Cornwell. Boodle Hatfield LLPis simply brilliant. In his telling Kangaroo Court: Family Law In Australia critique, the well-respected academic and social commentator, Mr John Hirst, underscored the inability of Australian governments to fully grasp the extent of resistance to equal parenting initiatives from a Family Court with remarkably entrenched views. It is adept too at handling international child protection issues. WebOur London Divorce Lawyers are ranked as leading divorce lawyers in Chambers UK, Legal 500, Spears HNW Guide & Tatler Advisory. She has an excellent grasp of public law and excellent client care skills with difficult and vulnerable clients. Much of the work undertaken by the firm has an offshore or multi-jurisdictional dimension and the team works with many HNW individuals including some successful entrepreneurs and individuals in the entertainment and media industries. Julian Ribet a real fighter in the ring. In addition it is frequently instructed to represent parents in public law care proceedings. Led by Charmaine Hast an expert practitioner of Family law a professional that will go the extra mile for their client giving sound advice and guiding you personally through the legal system every step of the way. Its strong international offering and global reach mean that it is well-placed to handle complex and multi-jurisdictional cases. In LondonFarhana Shahzady garners praise for leading a well organised and structured team that has a great team dynamic. Somia Siddiq is a highly talented and intelligent lawyer who is really skilled at developing a rapport with vulnerable clients to enable her to provide them with support and sound advice. She provided me with an invaluable service and she is not pushing me to do things that I dont feel comfortable yet she did give me very good advice on how to proceed forward and why she would do it. She led the group like Steven Gerard led Liverpool. Eram Rashid Khan- experienced child care practitioner who has an easily accessible and collaborative working style. Bar none. He has excellent judgement and unparalleled flair in representing young clients in complex disputes. William Longrigg specialises in international divorce, financial relief and private law children cases. A class act. She is a force in this field.. Sarah Hoskinson is utterly brilliant. They are diligent, communicative and responsive. She deals with extremely complex cases and is always able to get to grips with very complex medical evidence quickly. Several applications were issued and robust representation during proceedings resulted in a favourable outcome, increasing contact for the Father with an equal shared care arrangement and an order that the child can reside no more than 20 miles from the current school. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The urbane, clever and astute William Masseyheads the department that has an excellent reputation for its high-value and complex work that involves substantial assets, foreign jurisdictions, complicated asset structures as well as trust and tax issues. What is most enjoyable is just how efficient she is. Katie Longmate is the go-to partner at AFP. Simon Beccle- immensely supportive of clients and always accessible. All three partners are stand-out individuals: Julian Ribet, Alistair Myles & Laura Geragthy and all three deserve specific recognition and mention. James Ferguson and Alex Hirst are a fantastic team. Andrew Miles a bright and committed upcoming solicitor. Philip Rutter. The best expertise, the best depth of talent, at the best service available. Ben Parry-Smith a partner whose star is in the ascendant, clients love him and he gets on well with the other side, which often takes the heat out of a case. Philcox Gray is a leading and exceptional family law firm with a deep and proven commitment to ensuring excellent representation for people from a wide variety of backgrounds, of all races and faiths and all socio-economic backgrounds throughout the family proceedings they are involved in. She is phenomenally bright and brings a real intellectual rigour to any case strategy. The firm has a thoroughly good strong family practice with up and coming family lawyers. Not only do we care about the legal case, but we also care about the situation you and your family are going to be left in at the end of the legal case. All hardworking, committed and dedicated to their clients. Formidable intellect and knowledge of the legal system and its operation. Farhana Shahzady:- exceptionally hardworking she goes the extra mile for her clients. She will always pick up the phone to resolve issues and is genuinely committed to finding a good way through conflict. She is one of the very best solicitors for dealing with international children cases. Hetty Gleave is a solid performer. Deborah Piccos is an exceptional advocate. Calm under pressure, extremely empathetic, with excellent judgment, he is going places and is one to watch in our industry. WebKaren started her legal career as a trial lawyer almost 30 years ago, and with decades of experience seeing how the court system works, is now firmly committed to helping people resolve their disputes outside of the court system as much as possible. Simon McKirgan is skilled at handling high-net-worth divorces and separation that often involve complex jurisdictional issues as well as other issues such as private children proceedings. Extremely good with huge amounts of information. Other strengths include handling Islamic law cases and complex cross-border matters. Xanthy Papageorgiou really hardworking, and great rapport with clients. Ive had many cases with her and feel she is fair minded but resolute in her approach. He has a fantastic knowledge of the law coupled with excellent client handling skills and good judgement. Lucy Verity sensible, displays impeccable judgment. She has a brilliant grasp of fertility and surrogacy law related issues. Claire Gordon is an immensely impressive solicitor. She was understanding, practical, commercial and offered excellent strategic advice. Praised for its great spread of individuals all of whom are excellent. Will Macfarlane clients love him. Rob Green and Jeff Thomas the best great guys and professionals. Victoria Hingston was recently promoted to the partnership. I cant speak highly enough of the talents of new partners Ben Stowe and Kate Stovold. Stephen Foster is the stand out leader of the group who combines a worldly wisdom with a down to earth practical advice. And quite frankly with other firms Ive dealt with I never feel that they have my full attention.. Peter Burgess knows everyone and is a tactically astute and client friendly partner. Clients love him, they know they are in the best possible hands. Grossman regularly advises on pre-nuptials, separation and cohabitation agreements. Debbie and Emma are both collaborative lawyers and excel at it while they are more well known for litigation, they both have the necessary skill set and aptitude to make them excellent collaborative family lawyers. The Family Team is an excellent combination of highly experienced solicitors who share the ethos of delivering exceptional services to clients. Legal 500 2021 Andrew Watson, a London-based divorce lawyer in our family department and Resolution accredited cohabitation lawyer, summarises the law Philip Rutter a very good lawyer, also personable and loved by clients, never flustered, and always thinking long-term. All the members of the team that have dealt with my case a various stages have always been up to speed with all the salient points. She knows her cases inside out and has a natural and instinctive spot on judgement which allows her to call cases in the right way and make the right calls. She understands figures just as well as she comprehends her clients feelings. Charmaine made the extremely challenging journey less frightening with her wisdom, knowledge and deep empathy. Bortoft Bellreceives plaudits for providing very commercially pragmatic advice under the able leadership of Arron Bortoft; Charlie Bell and Catherine Thomas. The team has members of all levels of experience and seniority who are all eminently approachable and down to earth, committed, hardworking and who support their clients in a very effective, pragmatic way. I have felt completely secure in her capable hands. Molly and Chloe, the two juniors in the team, are astonishing. Langton is recommended for her complex financial remedy work in particular. She is passionate about the people and causes she works for. Acting for the 4th respondent, L.M, in a complicated set of proceedings for enforcement with assets excess of 40,000,000 and trusts in the BVI. Michael Pulford is a good litigator and a shrewd tactician. Kingsley Napley is an incredibly well resourced, well respected firm. Committed to finding solutions away from the court but decisive when required. Experienced dynamic team. She is very good at instilling confidence in her clients and is patient, thorough and resolute. They have a number of very experienced partners who are backed up by an excellent stable of Associates. ITN Solicitorsoffers a personalised service through its strong and dedicated team that is led by Mitali Zakaria. At Stowe Family Law LLPthe consummate professional Phoebe Turner leads the team that has a a good reputation and attracts some very good work, including some complex high-net-worth cases. Linzi Bull Linzi is fantastic to work with. Sophie Fretten is an absolute pleasure to work with. An outstandingly strong Family Team which has gone from strength to strength in recent years. Both are fiercely protective of their clients best interests but will help them see the wood for the tree. David Hodson What he doesnt know about International Family work isnt worth knowing. She is highly professional and knowledgeable. What makes the Family team stand out at Kingsley Napley is without a doubt its ethos and its mission to always hold childrens wellbeing at the centre of its work. Susan Harlow and Elizabeth Francisco-head an excellent team at Hanne & Co that is equally as adept at handling challenging care proceedings as advising on private financial proceedings and cross-jurisdictional disputes. Samantha Little is a stand out solicitor within family law as a whole. Supported by an excellent back house team. She operates on ethical lines, is extremely knowledgeable, reassuring, realistic. Kate is so very, very talented. A reliable firm to have on your side under the joint leadership of Jeff Thomasand Rob Green. Likewise, Ruth Bross is highly effective. Blake Morgan is a full service firm and therefore the family team benefits from having a large pool of resources in the form of other excellent lawyers in complimentary fields to assist where necessary. B-M (Children: Findings of Fact) [2021] EWCA Civ 1371, H-N and Others (Children) (Domestic Abuse: Finding of fact hearings) [2021] EWCA 448. At the final hearing in January 2022 the court ordered a transfer of residence to its client. Joe Vaitilingham is one of a kind. James Carroll; Kate Hamilton; Camilla Thornton; Fiona Read ; Hannah Minty ; Hannah Field; Miranda Green; Samantha Little; Sarah Richardson, Jemma Pollock; Jade Quirke; James Sandiford; Sarah Inchley. Acting for a client, D.N, based in the Middle East in respect of a variation of maintenance. Tracey Rodford is also a very good lawyer with a growing practice and reputation. I value her insights and input hugely. She has excellent client management skills and can marshal even the most complex international cases with a sense of calm and confidence. Jenny Newton is outstanding. The 3 partners Julian Ribet, Alistair Miles and Laura Geraghty all had a good reputation previously and continue to. Shes tough and commercial and a force to be reckoned with. Her leadership extends beyond her team and into the profession generally as the Co-Chair of the Association of Lawyers for Children that role has been a vital point of communication for the profession during the pandemic and she has executed the role with dedication and excellence. It is also adept at handling private cases involving child arrangements and other matters such as Schedule 1 applications. Yael Selig friendly and robust but practical an asset. Between them their experience, negotiating skill set and knowledge is quite frankly breath- taking. They are excellent lawyers with a deeply human touch. It frequently represents well-known people including actors, sports stars and elite athletes as well as other wealthy clients who are company directors and other professionals. Its biggest strength is the structure of the teams with outstanding management/directors for example Adeeba Naseeem. It is a partner-led family practice that more than holds its own reputation wise. Trisha has bags of experience and her money practice is all big money cases from her experience gained at a leading City firm. She is a real fighter and is a joy to work with. They are a great bunch. I have worked extensively with Ms Caroline Korah, who assisted me throughout all my relocation application case last year and I cannot praise her enough. Simon McKirgan: he has one of the best legal minds in family law. Alistair Myles is pragmatic and a real pleasure to work with. Suzanne Kingston is highly regarded. She leaves no stone unturned in preparation of cases and prepares very persuasive pleadings, statements and other documents. Yasmin Khan-Gunns is an excellent junior solicitor with a very bright future ahead of her. Worked with solicitor Martin Wolfenden. All the team is very good but I would pick out Claire Blakemore. Clients adore her for the way she explains legal strategy in the most clearest format. The senior partner James Ferguson has created a fantastic team and atmosphere friendly but also business-like, astute and hardworking. Withers LLPis the Rolls Royce firm for dealing with UHNW clients with its exceptional service levels you know you are getting a first-class service with Withers. They are committed to their clients, ensuring that their cases are immaculately prepared and the clients are carefully and sensibly advised at every stage of the process. I have been working for Ince on a tricky Appeal. Although based outside central London they offer outstanding quality and can match any central London firm. James Netto is a star solicitor. They are particularly strong in cases with an international element. Natalie Sutherland is a stand-out individual. Rachel Lemon a real stand out. Janet Broadley is a Resolution accredited specialist in child abduction and private children law. Find my lawyer . They attack each case with inexhaustible enthusiasm. She often runs the most difficult cases and turns them around. Richard Hogwood fast, incredibly on the ball superb. He is very good at managing peoples expectations even if it is not what they want to hear, such information is delivered in a very palatable manner. Fabulous family department in a niche private client boutique. Anest Mathias is a stand out lawyer at TV Edwards. Acting for the wife, an academia in a matrimonial/financial matter involving a jurisdiction race between the UK and China reported as J v J [2021] EWFC 43. 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