
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Vaitilingam Kay were extremely knowledgeable and supportive of every detail in such a complex divorce.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthVaitilingam Kay provided an outstanding service throughout, alongside rapid responsiveness. The team were unbelievably attentive and responsive.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthVaitilingam Kay's response time was always very quick and everyone I interacted with was very professional, clear and caring.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthVaitilingam Kay is robust and fights for its clients whilst remaining reasonable.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthVaitilingam Kay had a clear interest in resolving matters and acting in the best interest of both parties.
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Anne Kay
Anne Kay is well regarded for matrimonial litigation and mediation matters. Anne Kay really knew her stuff. She was pragmatic, very easy to deal with and I was very impressed.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthAnne Kay has been simply excellent. She is highly responsive, highly understanding of my situation and the context, and very tactical in her approach.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
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Joe Vaitilingam
Joe Vaitilingam is held in high regard for his considerable experience dealing with complex family matters for affluent clients.
Joe Vaitilingam is a really good solicitor. He is really sensible, has great correspondence and great instinct.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthJoe Vaitilingam is really nice to work with, has a sense of humour, sees the wood from the trees, and is prepared to push his case forward for his clients.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthJoe Vaitilingam was able to roll up his sleeves and understand complex assets.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthJoe Vaitilingam offered exceptional empathy and compassion while offering pragmatic and respectful advice with the intention to resolve matters with speed and in the best interests of the family.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
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Thomas Duggins
Thomas Duggins focuses his practice on divorce proceedings, nuptial agreements and children matters. Thomas Duggins is an outstanding lawyer who combines subject matter expertise, vast family law experience and an ability to discuss matters crisply and cogently with the layman. He is a great soundboard who offers tremendous advice.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthThomas Duggins is really detail-oriented, on top of things, very humble, approachable and friendly.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthThomas Duggins handled all matters professionally. From start to finish, he was extremely supportive.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthThomas Duggins has a good sense of humour and makes the work enjoyable. He doesn't suffer fools gladly, takes no nonsense and will write a robust letter.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
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Thomas Pavey
Thomas Pavey advises on a range of family matters, with a focus on complex financial issues.
Thomas Pavey is thorough and meticulous.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthThomas Pavey is very calm, collected and a very steady presence in the team.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
Ranked Individuals at Vaitilingam Kay (4)
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Kate Barnett

Sara Wychrij

Kathryn Cassells

Katie Chew

Thomas Duggins
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