Rosie Schumm

Described by the Legal 500 as ‘the ultimate family lawyer’, Rosie is a Partner in the Family team. She specialises in complex divorce, separation and children cases, often with an international dimension.

With a global network of contacts, Rosie’s international profile and expertise make her a ‘go to’ matrimonial lawyer for clients with a global footprint. Rosie is experienced in dealing with the impact of divorce and separation on international wealth, including offshore assets and trusts, family businesses, private equity, property portfolios and super prime assets. She regularly acts for clients who are in the public eye, working to ensure privacy and discretion throughout.

She works closely with Forsters’ Private Client and Disputes teams, advising on the use of cross-border nuptial agreements for succession planning. She also has expertise in dealing with same sex divorce, surrogacy and alternative conception work for all types of individuals and families, with a particular interest in children cases involving special needs.

Rosie cuts through the complexity of the law to provide clients with a clear and strategic way forward, while providing sensitive and empathetic support during what can be a very difficult time. She will take a direct, forceful and dynamic style when beneficial for her client. Her holistic approach includes providing access to a supportive team including therapists, private bankers, reputation advisors and security experts.