Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth - UK-wide
Band 4
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Stevens & Bolton advises clients on divorce and financial remedy matters. The firm is based in Guildford.

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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We advise on complex financial matters involving trusts, tax planning, family businesses, corporate interests, share schemes, international assets, and sophisticated wealth structures. Working closely with colleagues across our Private Wealth, Tax & Trusts, and Private Wealth Disputes teams, we provide seamless advice reflecting both the personal and commercial considerations affecting our clients and their families. Our team advises on divorce, separation, financial remedy proceedings, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation arrangements, asset tracing, and Inheritance Act claims. Much of our work involves trusts, offshore structures, investment vehicles, and succession planning, often with an international dimension. We also advise on matters concerning children, including living arrangements, education, medical and international relocation issues. Where appropriate, we help clients avoid litigation through mediation, collaborative law and our 'One Solicitor, One Couple' model. We act for entrepreneurs, family business owners, city professionals, trustees, and internationally mobile families. Clients value our technical expertise, commercial awareness, empathy, and constructive approach
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Stevens & Bolton advises clients on divorce and financial remedy matters. The firm is based in Guildford.
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Stevens & Bolton is a consistent, prudent source of advice.
Stevens & Bolton are experts in their fields, but also very approachable. They listen to my concerns and take them into account, but do not shy away from realistic conversations.
Stevens & Bolton were very knowledgeable, understood my situation, advised me well and were flexible with calls and assistance.
Stevens & Bolton deserve their ever-growing reputation in family law. Their excellent client care sets them apart from competitors.
Stevens & Bolton has a very clear and solid grasp of legal positions and personal dynamics.
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Nicola Harries is instructed by affluent clients on a range of family matters.
Nicola is an extremely experienced, competent and reassuring figure with a pragmatic approach.
Nicola Harries stood out for the clarity, sophistication and confidence she brought to every stage of the process. She consistently distilled complex issues into practical, grounded advice and approached sensitive matters with a balance of strategic insight and emotional intelligence. Her commercial awareness meant she understood not just the legal implications but also the real-world dynamics, costs and long-term consequences of each decision. Throughout, her communication was clear, timely and reassuring, making even the most difficult moments feel manageable and well-supported.
Sean Hilton advises on financial remedy proceedings, divorce settlement and pre- and postnuptial agreements. He is head of Stevens & Bolton's family team
Sean is balanced and clear in his guidance and communication. I feel he understands my circumstances and will have frank conversations about the possible legal implications. He is approachable, tactical and knowledgeable.
Sean Hilton is incredibly driven, detail-oriented and incredibly forensic. He is very academic and numerically minded: if a case has a knotty point of law he is a go-to.
Sean Hilton is an experienced partner and able to give difficult and realistic advice to clients.
Sean Hilton has been very calming in some stressful situations and seems to know how I am feeling.
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Nicola Harries
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