William Hogg

Practice Areas

William Hogg is a Partner in the Family team and Head of Dispute Resolution at the firm. With over four decades of experience, William is widely recognised as one of the UK’s most accomplished family lawyers. He is known for his calm authority, pragmatic advice, and consistent success in helping clients navigate complex and emotionally charged matters.

William is a Family Mediation Council Accredited Mediator with specialist accreditation in child-inclusive mediation. He is a committed advocate for out-of-court solutions and brings significant expertise in collaborative law, mediation and early-stage negotiation. His experience has led to key leadership roles across the sector, including Director of the Family Mediators Association, Committee Member of the FMC Accreditation Committee, and Board Member of the European Network of Collaborative Professionals.

His practice encompasses high-value financial remedy cases, often involving cross-jurisdictional elements, corporate and partnership structures, and complex asset portfolios. William has particular experience advising professionals, including those in the medical and dental sectors, and is regularly instructed in cases involving high-profile or high-net-worth individuals. He also advises on pre- and post-nuptial agreements and maintains a significant children law practice, including international abduction and relocation cases.

A sought-after speaker and educator, William has delivered presentations across Europe and was recently invited to speak in Paris, Barcelona and Madrid on best practice in family dispute resolution. He is regularly instructed by clients and professionals who value both his technical expertise and his personal approach, which balances strategic clarity with deep empathy.

William is ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide and Chambers UK Guide, holds a personal ranking in The Legal 500, and has been recognised as a Spear’s 500 Recommended Family Lawyer. His department is also ranked in all major legal directories.

Professional Memberships

William is a Family Mediation Council Accredited Mediator and an active figure in the family law community. He serves as a Director of the Family Mediators Association, sits on the Family Mediation Council’s Accreditation Committee, and is a Board Member of the European Network of Collaborative Professionals, reflecting his commitment to advancing best practice in family dispute resolution both in the UK and internationally.