Family: Matrimonial Finance | UK Bar

1 Hare Court is a universally lauded set with distinguished matrimonial finance practitioners. It has seasoned silks and highly commended juniors, who tackle the largest and most challenging and acrimonious financial disputes following the dissolution of relationships. Many of these cases involve issues relating to complex offshore assets, trusts, pensions and concealed wealth. Individuals here have decades of cumulative experience in the handling of multi-jurisdictional disputes and many are fully trained private FDR judges. One recent work highlight for the set was Potanina v Potanin, a very high-profile financial remedy case. Its clientele consists of exceptionally high net worth and high-profile individuals, including politicians, royalty and multibillionaires. Sources say: "Their technical expertise is of the very highest calibre."

QEB boasts sought-after silks and juniors with valued expertise in matrimonial finance law, who act for a high-profile, high net worth client base in the full gamut of family proceedings. Cases undertaken by the set frequently involve highly complicated issues relating to such matters as jurisdiction disputes, injunctions, Inheritance Act and TOLATA claims, trusts, offshore accounts and prenuptial agreements. Many of them are multinational in nature. Although primarily known for their strength in finance proceedings, some members are also proficient in the handling of children cases. One solicitor comments: "They consistently excel in everything they do, giving strategic but pragmatic advice from the start. I always want them on my team."

1 King's Bench Walk is a popular choice for high-profile children and matrimonial finance matters. Individuals here have practices that encompass both domestic and cross-border disputes, and expertise in the handling of child abduction, adoption and surrogacy cases. The barristers are sought after by high net worth, often international, clients as well as a host of professionals to handle complex proceedings. The set's money practice, in particular, receives unanimous praise, with practitioners taking on the full gamut of high-value financial disputes before the highest courts in the country. Specific prowess exists in cases involving prenuptial disputes, Schedule 1, offshore trusts, TOLATA, and many other issues. Recently members have acted in Al Maktoum v Al Hussein and Others, a case that involved wardship, Schedule 1 and Part III issues. One solicitor comments says: "They are one of the leading sets for both children and finance work."

A set with demonstrable strength at silk and junior level which assists clients in both children and divorce proceedings. Members here are sought after by high net worth clients for their extensive experience of handling financial cases involving complex business structures, assets, trusts, Schedule 1, TOLATA and tax issues. Many of these are multi-jurisdictional and international in nature. The barristers also have significant expertise in private and public children law work, and are equipped to represent their clients in all manner of care, relocation, and child abduction proceedings. Their diverse clientele consists of people from all levels of society. One interviewee states: "The set has an extremely wide expertise across all elements of Family Law, all of which they do to the very highest standard."

A renowned set of barristers who handle a wide range of public and private family proceedings. Members appear in both matrimonial finance and children cases for clients who include high net worth individuals, celebrities, politicians, and members of the general public. Matters of the greatest complexity are handled including those complicated by the presence of trusts, assets, pensions and tax issues. Individuals here also appear in highly sensitive children proceedings, many of which include serious allegations of abuse, FGM, parental alienation and drug use. The set is further noted for having specialist expertise in disputes involving unmarried couples. Recent standout work includes Unger v Ul-Hasan, a Supreme Court case considering whether claims for divorce and consequential financial remedies can be brought by or against the estate of a deceased person. Commentators note: "They have a good range of barristers who between them have a wealth of experience in unusual and complex issues, and will bring creativity of thought to any given situation." Another adds: "Whatever the case they have an expert who can assist."

An immensely respected set recognised for its immeasurable expertise in private and public children law, as well as its complementary skill in matrimonial finance work. Its venerated silks and juniors regularly appear before the highest courts in the country, handling a broad range of matters including those relating to international child abduction, historical child sex abuse, radicalisation, non-accidental injury, and many more. The set's extensive client base consists of individuals from all walks of life, including household names, businessmen, and some of society's most vulnerable individuals. When it comes to matrimonial finance, the barristers here handle complex, acrimonious, high-value disputes, often involving multiple jurisdictions, offshore accounts and trusts. In recent times, the set has been heavily involved in cases at the forefront of the law relating to fertility, female genital mutilation and transgender rights. The set has been involved in a huge raft of reported cases in recent times. One source comments: "4PB has an exceptionally talented team, well able to deal with complex and sophisticated matters."

A recognised specialist set for private and public children's law and matrimonial finance proceedings. Barristers here are sought out by those seeking representation across the full spectrum of children law cases. Their areas of expertise extend to inquiries into historic sexual abuse, care proceedings involving FGM, radicalisation, abuse, child death and severe mental health problems, among others. Members are further experienced in private children's work, and frequently deal with the most complex cases concerning relocation, abduction, leave to remove, allegations of domestic abuse, and wardship proceedings. The set is regularly instructed in high-value divorce proceedings, and has an ultra high net worth clientele which includes members of foreign royal families. One source says: "1GC are a go-to Chambers for any of my tricky cases, they are at the forefront of family law." Another adds: "1GC have a really strong team in all aspects of family law and I feel comfortable instructing them to deal with the most complex and difficult cases."

A respected set with substantial strength in both children and matrimonial finance proceedings. Barristers here frequently appear in cases with multi-jurisdictional elements, and regularly handle matters of great complexity involving issues such as trusts, offshore accounts, and allegations of abuse. Both public and private law work is undertaken for a wide range of clients, some of whom are high net worth. Commentators say: "Clients can trust in their ability to navigate the complexities of even the most challenging legal landscapes with poise and efficacy."