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Parenthood and surrogacy developments in France
Claire Wood
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 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.
"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
"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.
Jane Keir
Senior Partner
Michael Rowlands
Partner
Claire Wood (Francais)
Partner
Claire Wood
Partner
Connie Atkinson
Senior Associate
Alexandra Bishop
Associate
Abby Buckland
Senior Associate
Lauren Evans
Associate
Hannah Muress
Associate
Stacey Nevin
Associate
Cady Pearce
Associate
Olivia Stiles
Associate
Rachel Freeman
Partner
Katie Allard
Trainee Solicitor
"They made a very difficult time much easier to deal with. Their professionalism kept me sane and focused on the outcome I needed"
Client
"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
"All have been excellent and have shown great diligence and practicality, along with sensitivity during a very difficult time in my life"
Client
"Rolls-Royce service and particularly good when there's a European element to the case"
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession
