UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Provided by Simons Muirhead Burton
The Family team at Simons Muirhead Burton routinely advise people who are planning to marry or enter civil partnership on what to expect if the relationship breaks down, also preparing pre-nuptial agreements to prepare for this eventuality. The department also assist with cohabitation agreements, preparing special agreements tailored to clients' needs.
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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.
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The team paid extremely diligent attention to my case and provided very speedy turnarounds on matters as the case demanded.
Simons Muirhead Burton are highly experienced and offer a friendly face for clients at a difficult time in their lives.
I appreciate their caring attitude and capacity to explain complex matters simply.
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Tessa Bray is very straightforward and very tough where she needs to be. She is able to deal with complex situations sensitively and pragmatically.
Tessa Bray is superb. She's a tough but sympathetic lawyer.
Jane McDonagh has a cool, calm and collected approach but is appropriately compassionate and empathetic when necessary.
Jane McDonagh is always very personable and clients love her.
Jane McDonagh brings experience and a calmness to the table. She's quite a fighter, pretty robust in her view, and she's a calming influence while also being able to get into the nitty gritty.
He's great, really nice to work with. You can have sensible conversations with him and find a way through things.
Tom is my go-to lawyer on all matters matrimonial and family law. He is excellent to work with.
Tom Farley-Hills made my divorce process as easy as possible, while providing thoughtful, incisive and pragmatic advice about how to negotiate a financial solution that worked for both sides.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth
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Jane McDonagh
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