
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Strengths
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Newton Kearns handles both small and complex matters and is daunted by neither. The team handles any matter with professionalism and decency.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthNewton Kearns are a brilliant outfit, lovely people and pragmatists.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthNewton Kearns are so special because every team member is exceptional from top to bottom.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthThe team at Newton Kearns are collaborative, sensitive and have a pragmatic approach. They fight hard for their clients.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthNewton Kearns are very focused on giving strong, realistic advice in a straightforward and empathetic manner.
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Patrick Kearns
Patrick Kearns is particularly adept at dealing with complex financial proceedings in divorce. Patrick Kearns is a great settler and good for the ultimate amicable outcome. He elegantly guides clients through the process. He is a go-to for a very civilised case.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthPatrick Kearns is really knowledgeable, wise and has a reassuring and calm demeanour. He is a pleasure to work with.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthPatrick Kearns is so intelligent, has great judgement and always sees the broader picture. He wants the right outcome for clients.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthPatrick Kearns is an all-round fantastic lawyer.
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Paul Newton
Paul Newton has an excellent reputation in the London matrimonial law market. Paul Newton is very pragmatic, a great litigator with good experience and he operates with wisdom over aggression.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthPaul Newton was superb as a mediator in a really difficult matter.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthPaul is a fantastic and super bright lawyer. A pure gentleman, fiercely sensible and very responsive.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthPaul Newton is rightly confident in his own ability and instills confidence in those working with him and his clients. He is a great solicitor.
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Victoria Francis
Victoria Francis is well known for her strong mediation practice. Victoria Francis is brilliant. She is precise and diligent.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthVictoria Francis is sensible, really collaborative and great to work with. She is also a superb mediator, provides brilliant client service and is very switched on.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthVictoria Francis gives great advice and is a real standout to me.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthVictoria Francis really understands the nuances of cases and really fights her ground.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthA very safe pair of hands, Victoria Francis is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.
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Frances Petterson
Frances Petterson leads a number of impressive financial remedy cases. Frances Petterson is a very strong, effective litigator. Her foresight is really valuable. She knows all the right moves, is very good at documenting things and is reliable.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthFrances Petterson is a class act. She is really on the ball, dedicated, passionate, and gives firm and realistic advice.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthFrances Petterson is highly professional, fair and outcome-focused.
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Ali Granville
Ali Granville advises clients on divorce and financial remedy matters, often in cases with an international dimension.
Ali Granville is fantastic, so bright and so smart. She provides amazing advice.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthAli Granville is a great communicator and very hands-on. She is great to work with.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthAli Granville is excellent with clients.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthAli Granville is very detail-oriented and has a good bedside manner. I think she’ll go very far. She’s really excellent.
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