Family and Divorce

We are recognised nationally and internationally as one of the best teams of family lawyers in the country for our expertise in both finance and cases relating to children.

We assist clients from all walks of life and at all stages, whether at the beginning of a relationship and planning a future (for example before a wedding or when relocating to the UK) or at the end of a relationship. Many of our clients or their spouses have international connections, are high net worth individuals or professionals, and may have a public profile.

We will work with you in ways that best suit your needs. That may involve us guiding and advising in the background or representing you and fighting your corner in the courts. Regardless of how you want to use our services, we will support you and put you and your family’s interests first.

Please see below for the range of services we offer and ways in which we can assist you.

Contact our family lawyers

If you require further information or advice from our team of specialist family lawyers, please contact a member of our team or call us on +44 (0)20 7814 1200. 

Alternatively you can submit a brief online enquiry here, or use our online interactive tool to complete a questionnaire about your circumstances and enable our free online system to assess your situation quickly and confidentially.

"One of the best family departments in London. The firm as a whole provides a "Rolls-Royce" service, with particular expertise in cases with an international/multi-jurisdictional element"

The Legal 500 UK 2020

""Kingsley Napley is an exceptional law firm, with extremely high-quality professionals and a kind and welcoming environment," enthuse appreciative clients"

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2019

"As a firm, they're absolutely top-end", enthuses a well-reputed family barrister, explaining that the lawyers at the firm "deal very well with big money and they're very commercial," and describe the team as "a go-to.""

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2019
 

"A ‘stellar firm with well-regarded partners and associates alike. It is known for being very experienced in both finance and children cases. The firm as a whole provides a Rolls Royce service’. It has particular expertise in cases with an international/jurisdictional element"

Legal 500 UK 2019

""proper all-round service", "they are really good solicitors and engage with clients on a human level." "They are a team who are genuinely committed to their clients and really care about delivering justice for them""

Chambers UK 2019, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession

"They are just a really nice firm, and do a very good job and have very good clients. They are good at cross-over complexity. It probably helps that they have lots of departments that deal with those areas and a criminal team. They are really good solicitors and good to work with, they engage on a human level and clients like them as a result. It's a proper all-round service."

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2018

WHAT IS SAID ABOUT US

""As a firm, they're absolutely top-end," enthuses a well-reputed family barrister, explaining that the lawyers at the firm "deal very well with big money and they're very commercial," and describe the team as "a go-to." "Kingsley Napley is an exceptional law firm, with extremely high-quality professionals and a kind and welcoming environment," enthuse appreciative clients."

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2019

"Kingsley Napley "has a very strong family department," say market insiders, who recognise the team's strength in advising high net worth clients on an array of family law matters. The team represents individuals in domestic and multi-jurisdictional marital agreement and financial disputes. Clients also benefit from in-house expertise in child relocation and surrogacy issues."

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2019

"Provides expertise in international work, particularly in relation to child abduction, surrogacy and maintenance. Frequently involved in cases spanning Europe, the Middle East and America. Strong reputation for engaging in cases with concurrent criminal proceedings, aided by in-house strength in criminal law."

Chambers UK 2019, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession

"I think they are excellent if cases involve an international element," says a source; "very efficient, provide comprehensive advice – sensible lawyers and a trusted set of hands."

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2018

"Well-balanced practice with a strong offering on both the high-value financial remedy and sensitive children sides of private family law"

Legal 500 UK 2017, The Clients Guide to Law Firms

"They made a very difficult time much easier to deal with. Their professionalism kept me sane and focused on the outcome I needed"

Client

"All have been excellent and have shown great diligence and practicality, along with sensitivity during a very difficult time in my life"

Client

"Professional yet sympathetic manner and the team always fights hard to defend your interests"

Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession

"It's a team that has a great breadth of experience across the board and particularly in international cases."

Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession

"I always think of them as having a Rolls-Royce service but they are particularly good when there's a European element to the case."

Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession

"Very strong litigation practice, with some of the best up-and-coming stars of tomorrow"

Legal 500 UK

"A standout firm"

Legal 500 UK