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Burgess Mee Family Law

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide

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Burgess Mee Family Law

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Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Burgess Mee is a well-known boutique firm advising wealthy clients on family matters.

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Strengths

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  • Burgess Mee had very in-depth knowledge, sharp acumen and degree of sensitivity necessary for my case.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The entire team at Burgess Mee were extremely professional, delivered on time and with great attention to detail. They were supportive, understanding and took the time to answer all my questions, as well as respond to suggestions and be flexible and innovative in the approach that we took. I always felt that my case mattered and that they were on top of the process and we were all focused on the same objective.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

  • All the solicitors at Burgess Mee that I encountered were skilled, knowledgeable and professional. It was a pleasure working with them.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

  • I felt like every interaction I had was prompt and sensible. I felt I could trust the team at Burgess Mee to get the details I wanted and fight my corner. They are extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and understanding.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Lillywhite
    David Lillywhite

    David Lillywhite

    David Lillywhite is a partner who advises on financial remedy proceedings and nuptial agreements. He is also a mediator.

    • David Lillywhite is brilliant. He's compassionate, approachable, empathetic and can talk through the issues.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • David Lillywhite is an exceptional lawyer, very focused on getting good results without kicking into highly acrimonious proceedings.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • David Lillywhite has deep knowledge and experience of all aspects of family law and the resolution forums. He is a creative thinker, calm and focused in the inevitably turbulent times in dispute resolution, not to mention approachable and accessible.

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    • David Lillywhite is an exemplary solicitor. His clients are lucky to have him on their side.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • David Lillywhite is really a joy to work with. He's very tactical, clients really trust him, and he's got the ability to remain calm and pragmatic in difficult situations.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Peter Burgess
    Peter Burgess

    Peter Burgess

    Peter Burgess is widely regarded as a specialist in high-value matrimonial finance matters. He is also well known for his mediation practice.

    • Peter Burgess was extremely professional, knowledgeable and supportive. He genuinely cared and I felt the advice provided was specific and tailored to my situation. He was insightful and thoughtful throughout the process, especially in how he dealt with others. He was sensitive and ensured all matters were handled with care, so that our divorce did not become acrimonious or contentious.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Peter Burgess is a superstar. He has a brilliant analytic mind but remains able to see the wood from the trees. He is experienced beyond his years and draws on that experience to support each and every client. Above all, Peter genuinely cares about his clients who trust him and his judgement.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Peter Burgess is the sort of guy who knows everyone and everything, his level of involvement and oversight is amazing. He's just brilliant and in a league of his own.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Peter Burgess is an amazing lawyer and mediator. He is really involved in creating a progressive practice which is at the forefront of client care.

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  • Antonia Mee
    Antonia Mee

    Antonia Mee

    Antonia Mee has a practice which focuses on cross-border matrimonial finance matters.

    • Antonia Mee is very personable and a good team player.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Antonia Mee is fantastic and has created an amazing firm.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Antonia Mee ran a difficult case incredibly well.

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  • Rachel Freeman
    Rachel Freeman

    Rachel Freeman

    Rachel Freeman specialises in dealing with complex financial proceedings arising out of divorce.

    • Rachel Freeman is always looking for new angles, doesn’t rest on her laurels, and makes sure no stone is left unturned.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Rachel is an excellent lawyer and an empathic adviser.

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  • Alice Rogers
    Alice Rogers

    Alice Rogers

    Alice Rogers represents clients in financial remedy proceedings. Rogers is a legal director at Burgess Mee.

    • Alice Rogers is good with clients, super conscientious, very thorough and easy to work with.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alice's client handling was excellent and made the client feel confident and comfortable.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alice Rogers is always very helpful. I appreciated her breaking things down into understandable parts and giving me time to process things.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • I couldn't have a higher opinion of Alice Rogers. She is super bright, really impressive in getting the client on side, has a real knack for client care and is all over the detail.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alice Rogers was excellent in understanding my needs and my situation. She was incredibly helpful, calming and explained the legal situation very clearly but was also guided by my desired outcome.

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