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Weightmans

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Weightmans

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Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Weightmans' family law solicitors based throughout the UK advise high net worth clients on pre- and postnuptial agreements, financial remedy proceedings and divorce settlement matters.

Strengths

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  • Weightmans are very practical, with strong legal technical knowledge and are client-focused and solution-oriented.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Weightmans has amazing synergy between the different departments that makes clear that they often work together and are able to coordinate their knowledge to produce timely and efficient results for the benefit of the client. The team seems to be fully integrated within the structure and facilities provided by the firm which results in timely replies and management of the case.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Weightmans stands out for its strong jurisdictional expertise and its ability to manage complex international family matters involving parallel proceedings and competing legal regimes. The team demonstrates a clear, structured and highly practical approach to cases where jurisdiction, applicable law and enforceability are central issues.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Weightmans has some excellent technical family lawyers with high-value and complex cases and a focus on finding solutions for clients rather than defaulting to litigation.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Carina Smith
    Band 5Carina Smith

    Carina Smith

    Carina Smith is a partner in Weightmans' London office who focuses on international matrimonial finance disputes.

    • Carina is clever and articulate and has good judgement. She is a talented solicitor.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I have a lot of respect for Carina. She is determined, even when the cards are stacked against you.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • She gives really realistic, practical advice.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Carina is really good with clients, very reassuring and direct, easy to work with and very collaborative.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Carina Smith is fully committed to her clients and one of the most hardworking lawyers I know. Carina is incredibly bright, has a wonderful ability to think outside the box and will come up with creative solutions. She is highly strategic and has an incredible specialism in international law.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

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