Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : UK-wide
Band 3
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(020) 7242 2556About
Provided by Dawson Cornwell
The matrimonial team is led by 6 widely recognised partners and supported by extremely experienced associates and assistants, who all handle active domestic, cross-border and HNW caseloads and are well respected in this area of law. With Resolution accredited specialists and many professional memberships, Dawson Cornwell has the necessary expertise to deal with cases of whatever complexion and ensure their clients receive exceptionally high service at all levels.
They advise on all areas of family law, especially HNW financial cases arising out of marital and non-marital breakdown; jurisdictional disputes; pre and post nuptial agreements; financial settlements and enforcement; complex, high value financial cases involving non-disclosure, off-shore assets and a variety of financial, business and trust structures; and international trust cases.
The firm’s extensive contacts in international family law mean they have access to comparative overseas advice and equally they are regularly asked to reciprocate from an English perspective for cases with an English dimension being conducted in varied jurisdictions. They are astute at determining jurisdictional issues to give best advice to preserve their clients’ wealth and give strategic advice regarding domicile and tax residency.
They offer advice in a broad spectrum of languages, with twenty languages spoken and have developed websites in eight further languages as a result.
Chambers Review
Dawson Cornwell is a well-respected family law boutique firm, particularly well regarded for cross-border work.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dawson Cornwell are an excellent firm with depth across the board in handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"Dawson Cornwell's preparation of a case is exemplary and thoroughly considered."
"Dawson Cornwell are very focused on their clients' needs."
"Dawson Cornwell are an excellent firm with depth across the board in handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"Dawson Cornwell's preparation of a case is exemplary and thoroughly considered."
"Dawson Cornwell are very focused on their clients' needs."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Bruce is a highly experienced partner within the firm's family department.
"Simon has great judgement and is very attentive to the client. He is very good with the small details."
"Simon is one of the best practitioners in this field. Hugely experienced, super bright and excellent judgement. His clients are very important to him."
"Simon is a leading practitioner and guru. Exceptional with clients."
Russell Bywater handles financial remedy proceedings, including international matters. He is head of the firm's practice.
"Russell is a no-nonsense lawyer with excellent strategic vision who does not lose sight of the wood for the trees."
Jessica Reid frequently handles financial remedy disputes and nuptial agreements for affluent clients.
"Jessica is very good at handling complex matters succinctly."
"Jessica has laser-like focus and precision coupled with an excellent bedside manner. She is really exceptional."
"Jessica is very pragmatic and easy to deal with."
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