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Thackray Williams

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Thackray Williams

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About

Provided by Thackray Williams

The Thackray Williams Family Law team combines strong technical knowledge with a commitment to outstanding client service.

Well-known in our community, we provide expert legal advice on all family matters, including:

  • Divorce
  • Child custody
  • Financial settlements
  • Complex agreements for high-net-worth clients
  • Prenuptial agreements and asset protection
  • Civil Partnerships

We offer comprehensive legal advice by seamlessly integrating with our Private Client, Property, and Commercial teams. This full-service approach is essential for handling complex matters, particularly for high-net-worth clients involving:

  • Complex Tax Issues
  • Large Business Assets
  • Trust Structures

Our Family Law team offers a vital blend of empathy and expertise. We begin by understanding our clients as individuals, recognising that every family situation is unique, allowing us to apply the legal details with greater care and precision. While the facts are crucial, we never lose sight of the needs of the families involved.

Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial - The South

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Thackray Williams has a talented family law team adept at handling high-value and structurally complicated financial agreements, both domestically and in a cross-border context. The department's lawyers also have particular experience representing clients in child arrangements and other Children Act matters. The firm has offices in Bromley, Sevenoaks and West Wickham.

Strengths

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  • Thackray Williams really stands out in terms of its delivery of services and engagement. Its work is always collaborative and the team works hard to resolve matters and reach resolutions.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • All members of the team are outstanding.

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  • The team has a very easy manner with clients, explaining abstruse concepts in a clear and intelligible fashion.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • This firm offers excellent service on every level; it's helpful, supportive, understanding and professional at all times.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Caroline Burstein
    Band 4Caroline Burstein

    Caroline Burstein

    Caroline Burstein has a broad family and matrimonial practice with expertise in financial remedies, nuptial agreements and Children Act cases.

    • Caroline Burstein is extremely organised and always on top of things.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • She is extremely personable and builds trust with clients very quickly. She inspires confidence in a process that is arduous and difficult and is attentive, sensitive and compassionate throughout.

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    • Caroline’s experience shows in spades and her advice to the client from the outset is spot-on.

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The South

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