Chambers Review
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Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth - London (Firms)
What the Team is Known For
Bortoft Bell is a London-based family team specialising in handling high-value financial remedy cases for affluent clients.
Strengths
For an English-based specialist family law firm, I find their knowledge of other jurisdictions to be very impressive. They are a niche firm but very knowledgeable about the offshore world.
They bring masses of experience into the equation. They have excellent judgement and are sensible in terms of the advice, and at the same time fight the client's corner and manage expectations.
Bortoft Bell have a winning combination of charm and ability.
Bortoft Bell provide pragmatic, commercially-driven yet sensitive advice. While they will defend their clients' interests very robustly, you can be sure that they do so with an astute understanding.
Bortoft Bell are genuinely a pleasure to work with. The team have a practical and down-to-earth approach.
Notable practitioners
Arron Bortoft is an experienced partner who advises on international divorce and financial remedy matters, often in cases where parties have assets in trusts or offshore structures.
Arron Bortoft is extremely experienced, capable and knowledgeable. He is highly astute and skilled in breaking down complex legal matters in a manner clients can understand.
Arron Bortoft is incredibly passionate and very hands-on. He cares deeply about his clients and he's always available to them. He goes to great lengths to make sure their case is put properly.
Arron Bortoft is a formidable operator. Despite his long experience, he still brings energy and enthusiasm to every case. He is charming with clients and respected by other lawyers.
Charlie Bell's relaxed and calm demeanour belies a talented lawyer with a forensic mind. He's just the sort of family lawyer clients dream of getting.
Charlie is a true pleasure to work with - practical, hard-working and in possession of a steady hand. He knows his task and executes it well.
Charlie is an exceptionally talented lawyer with great skills in diplomacy.
Charlie Bell has got the right mix of defending his client while also giving proportionate and real advice. He's an intelligent and realistic solicitor who will give clients good advice.
Charlie Bell won't be quick to temper in defence: he's calm, strategic and he doesn't get flustered, even in high-stress situations. He always stays cool as a cucumber.