UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
Ranked Individual
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Melius Family Law is a boutique outfit handling a broad array of family law matters. The firms' child law expertise includes disputes over financial and residential arrangements for children as well as both domestic and international relocation cases.
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They have been outstanding in all areas from legal knowledge, administrative assistance, kindness and care during a difficult time, and in every other aspect of the work required.
Key strengths are its deep expertise in family law, its ability to secure optimal outcomes for its clients, and its clear, responsive communication throughout the process.
They are able to grasp the most important aspects of a case quickly and succinctly. They are both brilliant fighters and mediators who always have their client's best interests at heart.
The whole team has been flawless with their service. Its attentiveness, care and accuracy is brilliant.
I am impressed with the team's speed of response, strategic thinking and tailored advice. Lawyers are highly experienced with excellent technical knowledge.
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Archie Best is a founding partner at Melius Family Law. His extensive experience in the family law space includes a strong profile of children work, with notable focus on cases that have international aspects.
Archie Best is just a brilliant family lawyer and has an excellent bedside manner. He is a natural adviser, great at telling the black letter law and what people need to know.
Archie Best is an absolute hotshot in the world of family law. He blends tenacity with sensitivity which helps him repeatedly achieve the best results for clients.
I would recommend Archie to anyone who needs a very intelligent, experienced and no nonsense but empathic solicitor. His extensive knowledge of the law is impressive and very reassuring.
Family/Children Law
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