Family/Matrimonial

Hay & Kilner's longstanding family team regularly advises on complicated financial provision cases, often involving issues related to businesses or trusts. It has additional expertise in wealth protection measures, including prenuptial agreements, and is also noteworthy for its expertise in public and private children law cases, including those where allegations have been made of neglect, abuse and non-accidental injury. The firm provides mediation and collaborative law services in addition to handling matters through the courts.

"Hay & Kilner were very adept during difficult and prolonged negotiations."

Christian Butler regularly acts for high net worth clients on disputes arising from divorce as well as those related to cohabitation. He advises on financial remedy proceedings, often involving complex assets including pensions and property portfolios, as well as private children arrangements. "Christian doesn't get easily overwhelmed and is able to give really measured and calm advice." "Christian Butler is really very caring about his clients, who feel very looked after. He is very careful to make sure he gets things right."