Family/Children Law
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 1
Contact number
0203 824 9950Chambers Review
Burgess Mee Family Law demonstrates strength in a range of private children cases, including international relocations and parental disputes involving allegations of severe abuse. The firm also offers expert knowledge of modern families and in particular the law surrounding fertility treatment and surrogacy.
Strengths
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"We cannot speak highly enough of the professional and expertise demonstrated by Burgess Mee. We were kept up to date throughout, we never needed to chase them for anything."
"The team is knowledgeable about case law and the options available to me. They show a lot of humanity in the way they deal with issues."
"We cannot speak highly enough of the professional and expertise demonstrated by Burgess Mee. We were kept up to date throughout, we never needed to chase them for anything."
"The team is knowledgeable about case law and the options available to me. They show a lot of humanity in the way they deal with issues."
Notable Practitioners
Natalie Sutherland is head of the modern families department at Burgess Mee. She advises on a diverse range of issues relating to family and children law, including surrogacy, assisted reproduction and co-parenting agreements.
"Natalie's expertise in international surrogacy law is unmatched. Her exceptional proficiency is well respected in the industry, as is her unwavering commitment to clients."
"Natalie is hugely knowledgeable about international cases and always goes the extra mile for her clients."
"Natalie is a first class lawyer. Her expertise, knowledge and dedication are second to none. We trust her and feel that she always has our best interests at heart."
"Natalie is the guru on modern families, she is amazing."
"Natalie is hugely passionate and knowledgeable about surrogacy law and she always goes the extra mile for her clients"
Antonia Mee comes recommended for her representation of parents in international leave to remove cases. She also acts on children matters involving allegations of coercive control and abuse.
"Antonia is very empathetic and supportive, which is an effective combination."
"Antonia is very strategic, very no-nonsense and robust. She is very good on relocation cases."
"She is confident enough to give her clients firm advice and she has a genuinely conciliatory and realistic approach."
Peter Burgess handles private children disputes as part of his family law practice. He advises on cases concerning contact arrangements, leave to remove and abuse allegations, among others, and is also an accredited family mediator.
"Peter is a really good tactician and I have a lot of time for him."
"He is no-nonsense and gives the clearest of advice at every stage."
"Peter Burgess has a good tactical brain and is very collaborative in his approach."
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