
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth
High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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About
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As an established and market leading family law firm, we pride at providing the best family and divorce legal advice. We have family law specialists who have extensive experience, and a depth of rising stars.
For us, it is all about providing a very high level of client service. Our clients tell us that they value our ability to communicate complex issues in a pragmatic, innovative and positive way. We provide an all-round, integrated service, covering not just family law but every other service required by individuals involved in a divorce, including tax, private client, contentious trusts and international issues. Our reputation management experts can ensure that your privacy is protected at such a sensitive time.
Our team of professional family and divorce solicitors operates at the forefront of family law. We have been involved with a number of ground-breaking cases, which have established the current law. These include the leading Supreme Court case on pre-nuptial agreements, and the leading Court of Appeal decision on piercing the corporate veil.
We act for both domestic and international clients. Many of our cases involve complex cross-border issues, sophisticated asset protection structures and trust and tax issues.
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I have seen Farrer & Co accomplish the un-accomplishable, especially in ultra high net worth divorces. It is a dedicated team that strives for a fair outcome and obtaining results for its clients. The team has a deep bench when it comes to experience in international cases and giving sound advice.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthWhat truly distinguishes this department is the balance between legal rigour and human sensitivity. Farrer & Co is highly professional, responsive and efficient, with a remarkable ability to understand complex issues quickly while remaining attentive to the people behind them.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthFarrer & Co is exceptionally smart and strategic. It is easy to reach, accessible and has great contacts in the industry.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthFarrer & Co is a firm with integrity. They won't shy away from steeliness, but underhand tactics are not part of the repertoire. There is a depth of experience within the department which I found reassuring and excellent juniors.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthFarrer & Co excels not only in the strategic high-level advice, but also in the day-to-day detail that matters. Critically, they hold the client’s hand when the going gets tough and ethically guide the client towards the best outcome.
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Caroline Holley
Caroline Holley advises on a comprehensive range of family matters including financial disputes. Caroline Holley easily rose up to strategically and successfully assemble and lead a first-class international team to navigate highly complex issues and deliver a complete victory.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthI have seen Caroline Holley hold steadfast in impossible cases and obtain what was considered unthinkable.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthCaroline Holley and her team have provided exceptional support in what has been a legally complex and emotionally difficult situation. At every stage, I felt both carefully listened to and very well guided.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthCaroline Holley is a highly intelligent adviser and is able to deal with these complex corporate structures. She is particularly down to earth in how she deals with clients and can break it down so they understand.
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Claire Gordon
Claire Gordon is highly sought after to advise on complex divorce and nuptial agreements. Gordon was appointed head of Farrer & Co's family department in early 2026.
Claire Gordon is extraordinarily good, handling multinational advice in a multinational case with efficiency and brilliant client care skills.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthClaire Gordon is always available, professional and understands very well your personal circumstances and preferences.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthClaire Gordon is one of the best solicitors in the country. She is superb in her work rate and insight. She is sensibly solution-minded but doesn't take any nonsense.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthClaire Gordon has a very sophisticated understanding of cross-border matrimonial issues and is my go-to for UK law.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthClaire Gordon is an excellent and tenacious attorney who can masterfully negotiate complex international prenuptial agreements.
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Sarah Hutchinson
Sarah Hutchinson is held in high regard for her considerable experience handling high net worth family cases. Sarah Hutchinson is on top of the detail and handles lots of technical aspects.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthSarah Hutchinson is absolutely fantastic, very smart and maintains a level of expertise in both finance and children which is increasingly rare. In finance, she is just super smart, and her appealing, outgoing and friendly manner belies how bright she is.
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Edward Floyd
Edward Floyd is noted for his work advising affluent clients on the full spectrum of family law matters. Edward Floyd is very bright and dealt with our client on the case very well.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthEdward Floyd is extremely meticulous and capable of navigating clients through complex financial cases to obtain a fair outcome.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthEdward Floyd was very supportive and always available. He also could see through complex matters and would suggest pragmatic solutions.
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Frederick Tatham
Frederick Tatham continues to advise on a broad range of family law matters for high net worth and ultra high net worth clients.
Frederick Tatham is deeply human and able to grapple with complexity in a very gentle and understanding way.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthFrederick Tatham is a really excellent partner.
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Amy Radnor
Amy Radnor comes highly praised for her experience in matrimonial finance matters. Amy Radnor is really good, with a friendly and excellent bedside manner.
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Flora Harragin
Flora Harragin is a well-regarded junior partner who handles complex matrimonial finance proceedings.
Flora Harragin is a bright and strategic lawyer with a great long-term view of the case.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthFlora has a sustained attention to the case, properly thought through strategy and tactics, and is careful while still being commercial and pragmatic.
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John Davies
John Davies focuses his practice on contentious and non-contentious family issues, with particular expertise in international matters.
John Davies is excellent and a great support to have on any matter.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthJohn Davies is really good on international matters.
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Ranked Individuals at Farrer & Co LLP (8)
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Claire Gordon
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Sarah Hutchinson
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Edward Floyd
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Flora Harragin
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Frederick Tatham
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John Davies
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Caroline Holley
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Amy Radnor
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