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Newton Kearns

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Newton Kearns

Rankings

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Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Newton Kearns is a family law boutique that is highly sought after to handle high-value matrimonial finance matters.

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.

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  • Newton Kearns are a brilliant outfit, lovely people and pragmatists.

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  • Newton Kearns are so special because every team member is exceptional from top to bottom.

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  • The team at Newton Kearns are collaborative, sensitive and have a pragmatic approach. They fight hard for their clients.

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  • Newton Kearns are very focused on giving strong, realistic advice in a straightforward and empathetic manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Patrick Kearns
    Band 1Patrick Kearns

    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.

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    • Patrick Kearns is really knowledgeable, wise and has a reassuring and calm demeanour. He is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Patrick Kearns is so intelligent, has great judgement and always sees the broader picture. He wants the right outcome for clients.

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    • Patrick Kearns is an all-round fantastic lawyer.

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  • Band 1Paul Newton
    Band 1Paul Newton

    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.

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    • Paul Newton was superb as a mediator in a really difficult matter.

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    • Paul is a fantastic and super bright lawyer. A pure gentleman, fiercely sensible and very responsive.

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    • Paul 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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  • Band 1Victoria Francis
    Band 1Victoria Francis

    Victoria Francis

    Victoria Francis is well known for her strong mediation practice.
    • Victoria Francis is brilliant. She is precise and diligent.

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    • Victoria 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.

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    • Victoria Francis gives great advice and is a real standout to me.

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    • Victoria Francis really understands the nuances of cases and really fights her ground.

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    • A very safe pair of hands, Victoria Francis is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.

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  • Band 3Frances Petterson
    Band 3Frances Petterson

    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.

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    • Frances Petterson is a class act. She is really on the ball, dedicated, passionate, and gives firm and realistic advice.

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    • Frances Petterson is highly professional, fair and outcome-focused.

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  • Up and ComingAli Granville
    Up and ComingAli Granville

    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.

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    • Ali Granville is a great communicator and very hands-on. She is great to work with.

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    • Ali Granville is excellent with clients.

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    • Ali 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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