LAWYER PROFILE

James Riby

UK 2026

Charles Russell Speechlys

Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth

London (Firms)

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Charles Russell Speechlys

Practice Areas

James advises on all areas of family law, including separation agreements, divorce, financial issues following separation and divorce, child contact and residence (or 'custody') issues and pre and post nuptial agreements. He also advises couples who are not married or in a Civil Partnership on issues arising on relationship breakdown, such as disputes over property, child contact and residence and financial claims for the maintenance of children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act. His children law practice includes extensive experience in child abduction cases. In the above areas, James has experience of cases which have also touched upon related issues of confidentiality and privacy law. He has also dealt in particular with complex cross-border jurisdiction disputes and claims against offshore trusts.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth - London (Firms)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

James Riby handles a wide range of family matters including divorce and marital agreements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James Riby is cool, calm and highly efficient.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net WorthChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Riby provides good advice to clients and is very hands-on.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net WorthChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Riby is definitely very knowledgeable and personable on matters.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net WorthChambers Guide to the Legal Profession