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Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts | UK Bar

London (Bar)

This section is split into two tables, Family: Matrimonial Finance and Family: Children. We also have a small spotlight table highlighting those barristers who have specialist skill in handling the trusts aspects of matrimonial finance cases (Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts). Family: Matrimonial Finance: This section deals with issues surrounding the inception and breakdown of personal relationships. This includes the creation of pre-nuptial / civil partnership / co-habitation agreements relating to financial and property assets, the resolution of divorces or separations involving financial and property disputes. Family: Children: This section encompasses the handling of matters relating to children in the context of both public and private law. These include matters of proper care provision for vulnerable children, as well as cases of abduction, non-accidental injury and abuse.

All Silks (KC) profiles

Star Individuals

  1. Dakis Hagen KC
    Dakis Hagen KC
    Serle Court
    Serle Court | Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts
    2026 | Star Individuals | 17 Years Ranked

    Dakis Hagen KC is a superb advocate for cases concerning the intersection between family and chancery law, who is regularly instructed in the largest and most ground-breaking of matters. He is greatly experienced in all areas of chancery and trust law, and regularly handles complex international matters involving offshore trusts.

  2. Giles Richardson KC
    Giles Richardson KC
    Serle Court
    Serle Court | Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts
    2026 | Star Individuals | 20 Years Ranked

    Giles Richardson KC enjoys a strong presence in cases involving the crossover between matrimonial and chancery law. He has valuable experience of handling matrimonial proceedings involving Jersey and Guernsey trusts. Richardson often acts for spouses and trustees in high net worth cases.

  3. Jonathan Hilliard KC
    Wilberforce Chambers | Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts
    2026 | Star Individuals
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  1. Daniel Lightman KC
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    Daniel Lightman KC
    Serle Court
    Serle Court | Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts
    2026 | Band 1 | 24 Years Ranked

    Daniel Lightman KC has an impressive practice advising on highly complex company and trust law matters in matrimonial cases. He is incredibly well-versed in shareholder issues in particular.

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    James Rivett KC
    Pump Court Tax Chambers
    Pump Court Tax Chambers | Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts
    2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked

    James Rivett KC acts in contentious financial remedy cases involving complex foreign trusts with accompanying tax issues. He often advises on matters involving high net worth hereditary issues and property portfolios. Rivett is highly respected for his polished advocacy and for his ability to make complex issues understandable.

  3. Richard Wilson KC
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    Richard Wilson KC
    Serle Court
    Serle Court | Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    Richard Wilson KC is a trusts expert whose practice frequently overlaps with some of the most complex financial remedy proceedings. He garners market praise both for his expertise in offshore trusts and his ability to adapt to the mannerisms of the family courts. Wilson is adept at handling cases concerning assets located in Hong Kong, Bermuda and BVI.

  4. Andrew Mold KC
    Wilberforce Chambers | Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts
    2026 | Band 1
  5. Tracey Angus KC
    5 Stone Buildings | Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts
    2026 | Band 1