Divorce lawyers in London

Divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging experience. Our family lawyers are committed to providing compassionate, expert guidance through this difficult time.

We are an established and well respected firm in Central London with  highly experienced family law partners. This experience is what offers most value and reassurance to clients.

Our objective is to achieve the best possible outcome for you, while always considering the impact on your family.

Please do call or email to discuss your situation and to have an . initial complimentary discussion. The relationship of trust and confidence and the right personality fit between lawyer and client is very important with divorce matters.

Our Divorce Services

We understand that every divorce is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs. Our services include:

• Divorce proceedings: We handle all aspects of the divorce process, from  submitting the necessary paperwork to court   to applying for your final divorce order.
• Financial settlements: We assist in the assessment and negotiations on dividing assets, pensions, and debts . Our expertise in complex financial matters ensures you receive the best possible outcome. If it is not possible to negotiate a  settlement we are proactive in applying to the court.
• Child arrangements – we advise on custody, visitation, and child support arrangements. Our approach is child-focused and aims to minimize disruption to their lives.
• International divorces – we have experience of handling complex cross-border  cases,   where jurisdiction is an issue, and asset division where there can be complex asset protection structures.
• Post divorce compliance – notwithstanding clear court orders or  agreements over issues such as maintenance and agreed time periods with children,  these  orders can be breached and agreements reneged upon. We advise clients on the right approach to ensuring consistent compliance, including court applications where necessary.

High value divorce

We are very experienced in dealing with high value divorces/ applications for financial provision. These can present unique challenges due to the complexity and the value of the assets involved, where we will involve experts, as required. Some common issues include:

Complex Asset Valuation

• Business valuations – determining the value of businesses, complex company structures  and shares can be intricate and often require expert  input from forensic accountants.
• Property valuation – valuing multiple properties, including primary residences, vacation homes, and investment properties can be complex.
• Art and collectibles – assessing the value of art, antiques, and other collectibles can be challenging due to market fluctuations.

Offshore Assets and Trusts

• Identifying assets – discovering hidden assets or assets held in offshore accounts    requires expertise and experience.
• Tracing assets – determining the origin of assets and their ownership can be complex, particularly with trusts involved.
• Tax implications – understanding the tax consequences of asset distribution is crucial.

Spousal Maintenance and Child Support

• High levels of maintenance – determining appropriate spousal maintenance is essential , especially when one party has a significantly higher income.
• Child support – calculating child support for high-net-worth individuals requires careful consideration of the child’s lifestyle and needs.
• Education costs – funding for private education, university fees, and other educational expenses  must be a consideration to be factored into a financial settlement.

Tax Implications upon divorce

• Capital gains tax – the transfer and disposal of assets can trigger capital gains tax liabilities.
• Inheritance tax – understanding the impact of divorce  on inheritance tax planning is essential.

Lifestyle Maintenance

• Preserving the standard of living: Maintaining the pre-divorce lifestyle for both parties, and especially for children.is an inherent part of reaching a financial settlement in a high net worth divorce case.
• Equitable division: Ensuring a fair distribution of assets to support both parties’ lifestyles is. fundamentally important.

 Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Complex legal battles: High-value divorces often involve lengthy and costly legal proceedings so, where appropriate, we encourage out of court settlements.
• Mediation and arbitration: Exploring alternative dispute resolution methods can  save both costs and time.
• Expert witnesses:  Recognising the need for an expert and identifying the correct expert to use is extremely important.