UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Alexiou Fisher Philipps is a leading niche family law practice in London founded over twenty years ago. It has been described in this publication as ‘a distillation of the finest family law talent’, and first class. The firm was founded by Douglas Alexiou, Susan Philipps and Jeremy Fisher. A new generation of six partners (including lateral hires from well known firms) have taken over the reins to continue the well-established reputation of AFP.
Four of the partners are fellows of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, which boasts an elected fellowship of the best regarded specialist family lawyers from around the world. All the partners handle all aspects of family law but with particular expertise in cases involving an international element, such as offshore asset holding structures. The firm also specialises in the preparation of prenuptial agreements involving significant assets.
The firm's clients feature senior figures in industry, banking, politics, and media, sports and entertainment. The firm priortises the protection of client privacy where that will assist the case.
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In February 2024, specialist divorce and family law practices Alexiou Fisher Philipps and BloomBudd merged to form AFP Bloom. Lawyers at the firm act for ultra high net worth clients on contentious and non-contentious matters.
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They have the expertise or know who to contact with complex affairs. The team throughout have been outstanding.
AFP Bloom are very good: they've got very good senior associates, they give the right advice and they've got good judgement.
AFP Bloom are very commercial and pragmatic, and have a wider sense of the holistic impact of long-term matrimonial litigation in terms of length and costs.
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Magnus Mill is good on detail and gives solid advice.
William Healing advises on international divorce and nuptial agreements for clients involving significant assets. He is well known for his Anglo-French practice.
William Healing has good client service.
Zoe Bloom is a leading expert in this field. She is fearless and direct, but also has the sense and the skills to relate to clients and colleagues to drive a result.
Zoe is just brilliant. She knows her stuff. I've got a lot of time and respect for her.
Zoe Bloom is very dynamic and very determined: a standout individual for me in this practice area.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth
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