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Simons Muirhead Burton

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Simons Muirhead Burton

Rankings

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

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Simons Muirhead Burton specialises in the resolution of complex and high-value financial disputes arising from separation or divorce and nuptial agreements. The team often advises its clients on cases with cross-border elements.

Strengths

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  • Simons Muirhead Burton are professional, thorough and quick to respond and act. I never felt that anything was not explained. They are fantastic and very knowledgeable.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Simons Muirhead Burton has the ability to take a global look at the issues at hand and provide solutions that take the law into consideration.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • I found everyone I dealt with at Simons Muirhead Burton to be friendly and approachable, highly intelligent, astute, compassionate and deeply committed.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Simons Muirhead Burton offer sensible, commercial and realistic advice.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Simons Muirhead Burton has skilled, intelligent lawyers who work well together as a team. They are efficient and listen to client priorities and are also personable and compassionate.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Tessa Bray
    Band 2Tessa Bray

    Tessa Bray

    Tessa Bray regularly handles complex divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
    • Tessa Bray is very straight talking and gets great results. She is really excellent.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Tessa Bray was personable, clear and fantastic to work with. She went above and beyond, explaining the necessary steps in layman's terms. I felt looked after and confident in her abilities.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Tessa Bray is dedicated and clever but also really sensible and focused.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Jane McDonagh
    Band 3Jane McDonagh

    Jane McDonagh

    Jane McDonagh regularly acts for wealthy clients in divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
    • Jane McDonagh is a wonderful solicitor. She secures fantastic outcomes for her clients. She often flies under the radar, but underestimate her at your peril!
      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I will be forever grateful for Jane's compassion, insight and emotionally-intelligent approach to proceedings during the most difficult period of my life. Jane and her team went above and beyond for me every step of the way, taking time to both listen and explain often complex issues in emotionally-charged situations, offering experience, intuition and a deep humanity. This combined with a highly astute, grounded and pragmatic approach, culminating in a highly satisfactory outcome when it was far from assured.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jane has been a very good listener and understood my priorities and stayed true to them in sometimes challenging circumstances.
      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 5Tom Farley-Hills
    Band 5Tom Farley-Hills

    Tom Farley-Hills

    Tom Farley-Hills is highlighted for his expertise in financial proceedings, as well as deeds of separation and enforcement proceedings.
    • Tom’s understanding of and support for me and the situation, across the myriad complexities of the personalities, the business, tax and practical matters, is incredible.
      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Tom Farley-Hills is really excellent. He gets the balance just right, taking on all the client’s points and filtering to counsel in a digestible and useful way.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Tom is a fantastic lawyer. His strength is a great feel for a case without over-articulating.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Tom was a really excellent accompaniment during complex and difficult situations. He is calm, logical and helpful, enabling you to see the wood for the trees. He is kind and compassionate.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

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