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Dawson Cornwell

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

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Dawson Cornwell

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Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth - London (Firms)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Dawson Cornwell is a well-respected family law boutique firm that is particularly well regarded for cross-border work.

Strengths

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  • The Dawson Cornwell team are friendly, contactable and have real expertise in both money and children.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
  • Dawson Cornwell believe in building strong relationships with clients. I feel well supported by a team that embodies expertise, knowledge and professional integrity at all levels.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
  • Dawson Cornwell's cases are approached intelligently, sensibly, proportionately and compassionately.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleSimon Bruce
    Senior StatespeopleSimon Bruce

    Simon Bruce

    Simon Bruce is a highly experienced partner within Dawson Cornwell's family department.

    • Simon Bruce is incredibly kind, intelligent, thoughtful and compassionate. I felt so looked after and cared for by him. I respect him immensely and all the incredible work he does.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
    • Simon Bruce is an absolute pleasure to work with. He's got great judgement and he knows how to manage clients well.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
    • Simon Bruce has got great judgement and is just charm personified.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
  • Band 4Jessica Reid
    Band 4Jessica Reid

    Jessica Reid

    Jessica Reid frequently handles financial remedy disputes and nuptial agreements for affluent clients.
    • Jessica Reid knows her stuff. She is good at working under pressure and at short notice. She punches above her weight.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
    • Jessica Reid is really technically minded, really diligent and thorough. She gives very good advice.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
    • Jessica Reid did an absolutely brilliant job. She was brilliant at tackling each point and was insanely dedicated to the case.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
  • Band 4Russell Bywater
    Band 4Russell Bywater

    Russell Bywater

    Russell Bywater handles financial remedy proceedings, including international matters. He is head of the firm's practice.

    • Russell Bywater is incredibly down to earth and always provides really grounded advice.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
    • Russell Bywater is robust. He is not afraid to argue the client's corner.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
  • Band 5Charlotte Conner
    Band 5Charlotte Conner

    Charlotte Conner

    Charlotte Conner is a partner at Dawson Cornwell who regularly acts in cross-border financial remedy proceedings.

    • Charlotte Conner is very intelligent, compassionate and astute. She has amazing tactical ideas and is there to support you throughout.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
    • Clients really like her. She works really hard and she puts everything into it.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
    • If you want someone in your corner, I can think of nobody better than Charlotte Conner. She's a frighteningly hard worker and leaves no stone unturned. She will fight for you right until the very end.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
  • Band 5Sarah-Jane Lenihan
    Band 5Sarah-Jane Lenihan

    Sarah-Jane Lenihan

    Sarah-Jane Lenihan is a partner at Dawson Cornwell who represents high net worth clients in divorce and financial remedy proceedings.

    • Sarah-Jane Lenihan is very down to earth and gives practical advice.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK
    • Sarah-Jane Lenihan has such empathy and understanding of the needs of clients. I am not sure I would have got through without her level of care, attention and guidance.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Dawson Cornwell (5)

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