
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth
High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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I would trust the FLiP team with any of my ultra high net worth clients, and I am frequently impressed by their handling of complex matters. At partner level, the skill set is impressive, equally so is the diligence and professionalism of the more junior members.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthFrom the partners to trainees, the solicitors at FLiP have the combined expertise to handle the most complicated family law matters.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthThe FLiP team has a real strength in depth. Their experience encompasses all manner of cases, across the broad spectrum of family law. They have carved out a reputation for a collaborative and cooperative approach.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthFamily Law in Partnership is a niche, specialist and multi-disciplinary practice and a market leader in delivering holistic family and children law services, in the most complex of cases. The team is technically superb and dealing with the highest value and complex cases.
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Notable Practitioners
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Gillian Bishop
Gillian Bishop is a consultant at Family Law in Partnership and has considerable experience advising wealthy clients on sophisticated matters.
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David Allison
David Allison has a wealth of experience advising high net worth clients on complex financial disputes arising from divorce, particularly those with an international dimension. He is also a well-regarded mediator.
David is at the top of his game. He is a clever, commercial and wise lawyer. He is the sensible presence who cuts through the nonsense.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthDavid is a standout lawyer. His legal knowledge is second to none, he knows how to manage a case, and he knows how to steer a case towards settlement. He is someone you want on your side. Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthDavid Allison is completely fearless and has a way of putting everyone at ease. He has a serene quality that works well and can bring the temperature down in any case.
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Dominic Raeside
Dominic Raeside has considerable experience acting on sophisticated family matters. He is the head of mediation at Family Law in Partnership.
Dominic is hugely experienced and one of the most skilful mediators in the country in terms of his knowledge in the mediation process, adaptability and skills. He's an exceptional mediator. When there is a real impasse, there are people who just would not mediate, but they would do so with Dominic.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthI consider Dominic to be the best family mediator in London. He has guided many clients through the process with an understanding and supportive manner, injecting a much-needed element of pragmatism and focus on the wider family, particularly where children are involved.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthDominic is a leader in the world of mediation, but this never colours his ability to see every case freshly, compassionately and with an emotional understanding beyond most. He has extraordinary and unmatched wisdom and has much to offer clients and their children alike. Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
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Elizabeth Fletcher
Elizabeth Fletcher is a director at Family Law in Partnership and is an experienced mediator who is known for handling both complex financial arrangements and children-related matters.
I dealt with Elizabeth on a difficult case, and it was a joy to deal with a true professional.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthElizabeth Fletcher stands out for her clear legal mind and ability to understand the wider family dynamics. She looks for ways to resolve issues and dial down conflict, and is easy to work with.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthElizabeth is very sensible, pragmatic, focused on the children and always looking for the solutions.
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Helen Greenfield
Helen Greenfield advises wealthy clients on matrimonial finance and nuptial agreements. Helen is exceptionally bright. She is brilliantly pragmatic and so constructive to work with. She is a brilliant mediator!
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthHelen Greenfield did an outstanding job. She's empathetic but tough, clever and down to earth, and clients really appreciate that.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthHelen Greenfield is superb. She's reassuring, has an excellent balanced approach and exceptional judgement.
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James Pirrie
James Pirrie continues to advise high net worth clients in financial remedy proceedings. He also has a recognised mediation practice.
James is unmatched in his ability to come to problems with creativity and compassion. He brings a softness and warmth to his mediations which, when combined with his formidable legal brain, gives clients an extraordinary service. Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthJames is a superb mediator, guiding clients through tricky family circumstances and complex company and family finances to ensure a fair overall outcome.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthJames Pirrie is one of the nicest guys you'll meet in family law. He's phenomenally intelligent, really charming and really focused on helping his clients and genuinely wants to get his clients out of situations in the most cost-effective and beneficial way.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthJames has a unique ability to understand clients and guide them through complex financial and family situations. He's superb at drafting agreements which avoid misunderstandings at implementation and further down the line.
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Nicole Phillips
Nicole Phillips is an accredited mediator at Family Law in Partnership.
Nicole Phillips is a real talent. She's empathetic and kind and able to help couples who are in the most difficult of situations.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthNicole is an outstanding mediator. She has a wonderful manner and wide knowledge. I always receive positive feedback when I refer to Nicole.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthNicole Phillips is the best up-and-coming mediator in London. She has handled some very sensitive and challenging mediations for my clients with an understanding and experience which far exceeds her PQE.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthNicole is an incredibly talented mediator. Her manner is one which puts clients at ease immediately.
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Elizabeth Hicks
Elizabeth Hicks represents high net worth clients in financial matters related to divorce. Elizabeth has got great capacity to manage broad, multi-jurisdictional matters.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthElizabeth Hicks is a very experienced and supportive lawyer.
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Bradley Williams
Bradley Williams assists high net worth clients on a broad range of matters including financial proceedings and cohabitation agreements. Bradley is really experienced and has a very human approach to cases.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthBradley Williams is a very efficient litigator.
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Carol Ellinas
Carol Ellinas represents her clients in divorces and financial proceedings. She recently joined Family Law in Partnership from Russells.
Carol Ellinas is one of the most experienced solicitors I know.
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Mariko Wilson
Mariko Wilson advises wealthy clients on a wide range of family matters. Mariko is extremely bright and firmly keeps her eye on the bigger picture. She is an excellent strategist.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthMariko Wilson has been professional, sensitive and focused throughout. She has delivered advice with clarity, thoughtfulness and tact.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthI highly rate Mariko for her pragmatic, family-focused advice and the ability to discuss and negotiate complex financial and nuptial agreements to achieve the best outcome for the clients and their family.
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Grace Lawrence
Grace Lawrence is a senior associate at Family Law in Partnership. She routinely advises affluent clients on complex matrimonial matters.
Grace Lawrence has an excellent understanding of financial concepts and trusts, which is rare for someone at her level and makes her a standout financial remedy lawyer. She is a brilliant strategist and is always on top of the detail. She is one to watch.
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Selena Arbe-Barnes
Selena Arbe-Barnes is a senior associate at Family Law in Partnership. She regularly assists on financial remedy matters.
Selena Arbe-Barnes is an invaluable part of a legal team.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthSelena has a genuine interest in her clients, and she guides calmly and sensibly.
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