International Family Law

Much of our work involves international considerations, whether our clients or their partners live abroad or hold assets abroad. Issues related to family law often arise such as immigration questions, property situated here or abroad, and succession or tax planning.   We work closely with expert lawyers in our Immigration, Private Client, Criminal and Real Estate teams to give comprehensive advice to clients who benefit from the international reach of this firm.

The senior lawyers in the group are all recognised leader in their fields.  Jane Keir and Charlotte Bradley are members of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). All the partners enjoy close links with foreign lawyers with particular expertise in cases involving other European countries, Dubai and the Middle East and the USA.

Our wider Private Client group provides a service that is greater than the sum of its parts. We deal with complex situations where different areas of law may combine to provide problems requiring solutions across different traditional areas of legal practice.

The group works closely together to provide you with a joined-up service that offers clients the right solutions, whether at an urgent early stage, or later on once the main settlement has been achieved. Our lawyers have the necessary experience to think across the potential range of private client issues. The result is that we will cover all the important issues with you, and introduce you to the right experts at the right time.

"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

"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

WHAT IS SAID ABOUT US

"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

"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

"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

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.