I am a partner in the family team, recognised for my client centric approach; I take the time to understand what is important to each of my clients and how best to achieve their desired outcomes.
As partner in the family team, I have extensive experience in all family and matrimonial matters, acting for individuals in married or cohabiting relationships. I have particular expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals who are seeking advice in respect of the division of financial assets on divorce where said assets may consist of large property portfolios, company structures and trusts. I also advise individuals in cohabiting/non-married relationships on financial matters arising from a relationship breakdown.
I am also frequently instructed by clients seeking wealth preservation advice, (to include both pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements for individuals embarking on or already in married relationships; and cohabitation agreements for individuals in cohabiting relationships).
In addition, I also advise clients in respect of matters regarding the children of a relationship, to include the living arrangements, the time the children spend with each parent, relocation matters, (domestic and international), and any other matters relating to their welfare, including but not limited to educational arrangements, maintenance and so forth.
Ranked as ‘recommended’ in the Spears Wealth top 500 family lawyers.
Collaboratively trained member of Resolution, I actively consider and encourage all forms of non court dispute resolution for my clients with a view to achieving amicable out of court settlements. In the cases where this is not practicable, I am adept at advising clients throughout complex litigation ,whether that be in court or arbitration.
Areas of expertise:
- Division of financial assets on relationship breakdown;
- Advice in respect of pre-marital assets, inherited wealth and company structures in divorce;
- Wealth preservation advice for individuals embarking on marriage or those already married, to include drafting of pre and post nuptial agreements;
- Wealth preservation advice for individuals in cohabiting relationships, including advice on and the drafting of cohabitation agreements;
- Disputes regarding the care arrangements for children following a relationship breakdown, including but not limited to matters regarding with whom a child shall live; when and how they will spend time with either/both parents, relocation cases (both domestic and international), and other welfare related matters, including but not limited to education, maintenance etc.;
- Financial claims for unmarried couples under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989;
- Enforcement proceedings;
- Domestic violence disputes under The Family Law Act, including applications for both non-molestation and occupation orders;
Qualifications and memberships
- Admitted as a solicitor in May 2009
If I'm unavailable, please contact:
Rachael Morrison
Legal Secretary +44 (0)1892 506 056 [email protected]
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Successful in achieving a shared care order for a father, where the mother was making unfounded allegations and seeking to prevent the children having a relationship with their father.
Successfully representing a client in highly contentious financial remedy proceedings where the spouse consistently failed to comply with court orders in an attempt to hide matrimonial assets.
Drafting of, and advice in respect of, a pre-nuptial agreement for a wealthy individual who wished to protect substantial pre-acquired and inherited assets.
Successfully represented a client in complex financial remedy proceedings in which the assets consisted of limited company structures, substantial property portfolios, pre-acquired and inherited wealth.
