LAWYER PROFILE
Sean Hilton

Sean Hilton

UK 2026

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About

Provided by Stevens & Bolton LLP

Practice Areas

Sean assists clients on a broad spectrum of matters ranging from complex high value financial proceedings following divorce to disputes in relation to children. Having previously worked at a top tier London firm Sean joined Stevens & Bolton in 2018.

Sean advises unmarried families on the consequences of a relationship breakdown and is instructed on pre and post nuptial agreements, often with an international element.

He also has a particular specialism in advising third parties wishing to protect assets subject to matrimonial disputes including Trustees and has dealt with complex matters on this issue including a reported case in the Court of Appeal. His experience in this niche area is a real asset to clients.

Sean works with some of the country’s leading experts and barristers on cases at all levels ensuring the best legal team for his clients.

Where possible Sean is committed to resolving matters without unnecessary conflict and is always looking to explore alternative methods of dispute resolution to ensure a bespoke and cost-effective solution. This includes arbitration, round table meetings and hybrid options to ensure commercial outcomes for clients without undue publicity.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial - The South

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Sean Hilton is a highly respected family lawyer who is particularly skilled in representing clients in high-value and complex financial settlements.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Sean is an excellent solicitor; he genuinely cares and understands his clients' needs.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Sean has a very nice manner with the clients; they warm to him and feel looked after. It's always a pleasure to work with him; he has a very nice style and enormous intellectual bandwidth.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Sean is incredibly forensic in terms of his attention to detail and management of the case.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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The South

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