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Withers

Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Withers

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About

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Withers has one of the largest and most established family law practices in the world, with leading teams in the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and on both the east and west coasts of the US. The team advises high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals on complex financial and children matters, often involving international families, trusts, businesses and assets across multiple jurisdictions. Having advised generations of families around the world, the practice is ideally placed to support clients through matters that require a coordinated international approach. The team has also helped shape the development of family law through landmark reported cases and was among the pioneers of family mediation, arbitration and the one couple, one team family law model. Alongside its technical expertise, the practice is known for helping clients find practical and constructive solutions in what are often highly personal and sensitive circumstances.

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

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What the Team is Known For

Withers is a global firm with a thriving London family practice. The department is renowned for its deep team and continues to offer arbitration and mediation options for clients seeking to avoid traditional litigation. It is widely recognised as a go-to practice for major disputes involving high-value assets, and is increasingly active in domestic and overseas prenuptial and marriage contracts.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers and mediators in this firm are not only responsive, but personal. They get to know those with whom they are working. They are in contact in a very uniquely personal way and make one feel comfortable working with them.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Withers stands out for its genuinely collaborative approach. The team has a relaxed but professional approach, which is not overly formal.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Withers is one of the premier family law teams in the country. Its depth of experience at all levels is really impressive and from the very junior to most senior, there is real talent across the board.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsDiana Parker
    Star IndividualsDiana Parker

    Diana Parker

    Diana Parker is a highly experienced and recognised practitioner within the family law world.
    • I consider Diana Parker to be the best solicitor in London.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Diana Parker is a force to be reckoned with. She's very bright and sees the direction of a case very early on.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Diana really fights for her clients. She is so intelligent and strategic.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Claire Blakemore
    Band 1Claire Blakemore

    Claire Blakemore

    Claire Blakemore handles high-value and complex financial matters in divorce, alongside a strong mediation practice.

    • I'm a huge fan of Claire Blakemore. She reads a case extremely well, is very astute and brings the heat out of potentially confrontational situations.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Claire Blakemore is excellent - she's deeply committed to her cases and intellectually involved with them.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • She has been doing the big money cases in her entire career. These complex cases are her bread and butter, and she handles the most complex cases with ease.
      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Claire takes the time to understand what clients need in terms of emotions, and works in a nuanced and holistic way. Her knowledge of case law is unmatched and she has a deep interest in the law, the person and emotions, and she is so successful. Her preparation is meticulous; her judgement is impeccable and her rapport with clients is second to none.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Jennifer Dickson
    Band 1Jennifer Dickson

    Jennifer Dickson

    Jennifer Dickson is a family lawyer at Withers who regularly acts in mediations.

    • Jennifer Dickson is a talented and highly respected family lawyer, praised for her strategic, client-centred approach and ability to handle complex financial and children matters. Her calm, pragmatic style and technical brilliance make her a trusted adviser in high-stakes cases.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jennifer Dickson is considered, clever and thoughtful.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Julian Lipson
    Band 1Julian Lipson

    Julian Lipson

    Julian Lipson is an acclaimed family lawyer with considerable experience dealing with high net worth clients.
    • Julian Lipson is really good.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Katharine Landells
    Band 1Katharine Landells

    Katharine Landells

    Katharine Landells is well known in the London market for advising wealthy clients on complex financial matters.
    • Katharine is really strategic, very bright and works well in a team.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Katharine Landells is a leading family law partner, renowned for her sharp intellect, strategic creativity and genuine empathy in high net worth and international cases. Her calm authority and strong negotiation skills make her an outstanding and highly respected practitioner.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Michael Gouriet
    Band 1Michael Gouriet

    Michael Gouriet

    Michael Gouriet is a highly esteemed family law practitioner who is noted for his ability to handle complex matrimonial finance cases.
    • Michael is the king of detail. He brings a level of experience that inspires confidence in the clients he has.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Michael Gouriet is simply a wonderful man. He's kind, astute, curious, charming and loyal.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Suzanne J Todd
    Band 1Suzanne J Todd

    Suzanne J Todd

    Suzanne Todd deals with some of the most high-value and complex divorce matters, particularly those with an Italian dimension. She also has a highly regarded mediation practice.

    • Suzanne is kind, courteous, responsive, intelligent, strategic and patient. She is all the good things one wants in a mediator and lawyer.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Suzanne Todd is a top-tier international family law partner, widely recognised for her strategic brilliance and expertise in high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes. Her calm, empathetic approach and formidable legal skill make her one of the leading practitioners in the field.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Suzanne is a committed and passionate mediator.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 4Adele Pledger
    Band 4Adele Pledger

    Adele Pledger

    Adele Pledger has particular expertise in high-value, multi-jurisdictional matrimonial finance cases.
    • Adele has shown herself to be very adept in client handling and jurisdictional issues.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Adele Pledger is very professional, proactive and always a pleasure to work with.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Up and ComingAlexander Breedon
    Up and ComingAlexander Breedon

    Alexander Breedon

    Alexander Breedon is an up-and-coming partner at Withers and assists on matters involving complex financial remedies and divorce.

    • Alexander is absolutely brilliant and one to watch for the future.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I consider Alexander Breedon to be a superstar - he's one of the most effective junior partners in London! He's a really excellent lawyer with good client management skills, and is very bright and commercial.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Alexander Breedon is polished, clever and his written work is stylish but clear. He's a real star for the future.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Up and ComingSarfraz Ali
    Up and ComingSarfraz Ali

    Sarfraz Ali

    Sarfraz Ali continues to advise affluent clients on complex matrimonial matters.

    • Sarfraz Ali is brilliant with clients and is really great working as part of a team.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

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