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Richard Handel

UK 2026

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Burges Salmon LLP
 Burges Salmon LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

London (Firms)

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Burges Salmon LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Financial settlements on divorce, dealing with complex asset cases and international family law issues. Asset protection including pre and post marital agreements and cohabitation agreements, often involving multiple jurisdictions. Arrangements for children.

Career

Dawsons LLP, qualified 2009; Withers 2011 to 2019, Senior Associate; Burges Salmon 2019, Director; Burges Salmon 2022, Partner

Professional Memberships

Resolution: member of the Drafting Committee, former Co-Chair of YRes London; former committee member of National YRes Committee

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Richard Handel of Burges Salmon has particular expertise in advising wealthy clients on divorce and nuptial agreements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Richard is a very strong lawyer. He obviously has lots of experience.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net WorthChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Richard Handel is very technically good and also very sensible. He has a very good bedside manner with clients, and you are able to pick up the phone and have a chat with him.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net WorthChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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