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Stewarts

Family/Matrimonial

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We take time to understand the issues our clients face, and help them achieve the best possible outcome both in relation to their children and their finances.

Our team of specialist children lawyers have extensive expertise and experience in all areas of private children law including disputes over contact and residence, international and domestic relocations and child abduction, as well as applications for financial provision for children. We regularly act for clients in highly contentious and complex disputes involving the care and living arrangements for their children.

Our advice and approach is tailored to protect the best interests of the children while working with our clients to achieve the outcome they seek for their family. We work with our clients to explore entrenched positions with the aim of establishing a positive and sustainable outcome for their children, ideally outside of the court process. We work with a network of child-centred professionals who assist our clients in supporting themselves and their children during and after the legal process. 

Our lawyers have particular expertise in unravelling complicated trusts, identifying assets held within companies and advising on complex cross-border issues. Our team is at the forefront of taking a collaborative approach to divorce and family issues and, when appropriate, we use arbitration and mediation as an alternative to court proceedings. A number of our partners are accredited mediators and arbitrators.

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Family/Matrimonial - Yorkshire

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Stewarts has a strong family law team in Leeds focused on the representation of high net worth individuals. The firm often acts in cases involving international assets, residency and offshore trusts, as well as those where non-disclosure may be an issue. The group is well versed in financial remedy and marital agreements, with further expertise in dealing with cohabitation disputes. The lawyers also advise on private child matters, including contact and maintenance issues.

Strengths

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  • The Stewarts team were highly professional while simultaneously being very accessible and happy to explain the divorce process in detail.

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  • The team are adept at resolving any complicated cases.

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  • Stewarts have a fantastic reputation in the marketplace. They provide measured, well-considered advice.

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  • Stewarts can provide the extremely high standard of service for which they have become well known because they have a strong team of very bright lawyers.

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  • The Stewarts team have prompt availability and provide strong legal advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Adrian Clossick
    Band 1Adrian Clossick

    Adrian Clossick

    Adrian Clossick is well regarded for his ability to handle high net worth financial remedy proceedings and other issues related to divorce. He heads the family team in Leeds and is a trained collaborative lawyer.

    • Adrian is excellent at looking after clients from start to finish.

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    • Adrian is a fantastic lawyer and a great team leader.

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    • Absolutely the go-to family lawyer for high net worth individuals, trustees and entrepreneurs in the region. A standout partner in the North of England, in my experience.

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  • Band 3Lisette Dupré
    Band 3Lisette Dupré

    Lisette Dupré

    Lisette Dupré advises clients on all aspects of private family law. Her areas of expertise span from prenuptial agreements to cohabitation agreements to financial remedy. She is adept at assisting clients on matters involving multiple jurisdictions.

    • Lisette is a very detail-oriented person who is incredibly well prepared and leaves no stone unturned.

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    • She combines deep legal knowledge of UK family law with EU regulations that could be applicable in cross-border cases.

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  • Star AssociatesJenny Bowden
    Star AssociatesJenny Bowden

    Jenny Bowden

    Jenny Bowden often assists with high net worth financial matters, including divorce settlements and Schedule 1 applications.

    • Jenny Bowden was excellent in her guidance, honesty and level-headedness during the entire process.

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    • Jenny is personable, technically fantastic, and able to explain complex issues and get results for clients.

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    • Jenny is an outstanding family lawyer and exceptionally responsive. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

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    • Jenny is detailed, friendly and great to work with.

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  • Associates to watchSarah Harvey
    Associates to watchSarah Harvey

    Sarah Harvey

    Sarah Harvey has strong expertise in all manner of private family law, including both finance and children cases.

    • Sarah provides excellent service throughout. She is highly competent and my go-to person.

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