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Russell Bywater

Russell Bywater

UK 2026

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Dawson Cornwell
 Dawson Cornwell

Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

London (Firms)

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Dawson Cornwell

UK

Practice Areas

All aspects of family law, including complex money cases, private law children cases and non-marital law. Many of his cases involve cross-jurisdictional and international trust elements.

Career

Qualified in 1985, Partner at Dawson Cornwell since 1989.

Reported cases: Villiers v Villiers (Rev1) [2022] EWCA Civ 772; Villiers v Villiers [2020] UKSC 30; Hope v Krejci [2013] 1 FLR 182; Mittal and Mittal [2013] EWCA Civ 1255; Hope v Krejci and others [2012] EWHC 1780 (Fam); C v S (Divorce jurisdiction) [2010] EWHC 2676 (Fam); Re A (a minor) Abduction [1988] 1 FLR 365.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of England and Wales; International Bar Association.

Publications

Atkins Court Forms Butterworths.

Personal

Born 1960, married, three children, lives London and Carmarthenshire. Patron of Llandovery RFC. Season ticket holder Club Wembley, Barnsley FC and Yorkshire CCC. Member of Royal Overseas League (ROSL).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Russell Bywater handles financial remedy proceedings, including international matters. He is head of the firm's practice.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Russell Bywater is incredibly down to earth and always provides really grounded advice.

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

  • Russell Bywater is robust. He is not afraid to argue the client's corner.

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

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