Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
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Russell-Cooke has substantial experience advising high net worth clients on a broad range of matrimonial matters. It is particularly well regarded for its financial remedy offering.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Russell-Cooke have extensive knowledge, unwavering focus, determination and expertise."
"Russell-Cooke is a fantastic firm."
"Russell-Cooke is a firm with huge depth and breadth. They act with integrity and are hugely liked by their peers."
"Russell-Cooke have extensive knowledge, unwavering focus, determination and expertise."
"Russell-Cooke is a fantastic firm."
"Russell-Cooke is a firm with huge depth and breadth. They act with integrity and are hugely liked by their peers."
Notable Practitioners
James Carroll is an experienced family lawyer with extensive expertise in handling complex financial matters. He is also a highly regarded mediator.
"James is a complete superstar. He is exceptionally bright, emotionally intelligent and good at getting results."
"James has long been a very senior and experienced mediator. Clients are lucky to get both commercial knowledge with emotional sensitivity to help them resolve their settlement quickly and sensibly."
"James is smart, kind and totally solution-focused - everything that you would want from a good mediator."
Kate Hamilton advises affluent clients on a wide range of matters including divorce, nuptial agreements and children matters.
"Kate is straight to the point, displaying a rare combination of creativity, effectiveness, knowledge and experience. Her commitment to her clients and unparalleled skill set make her invaluable."
"Kate Hamilton is super pragmatic, smart and can see the big picture. She's very tenacious, forthright and protective of her clients. She does things efficiently and very well."
"Kate has huge attention to detail - totally client-focused and very good at reaching settlements."
Fiona Read handles a range of matrimonial law matters, including financial remedy proceedings for high net worth individuals. She also has a well-regarded mediation practice.
"Fiona gives an excellent service. She is very competent and efficient, friendly and reassuring."
"Fiona is an outstanding lawyer."
"Fiona has wide and far-reaching experience in dealing with all aspects of matrimonial, family and children issues. She is additionally a highly experienced mediator and arbitrator."
Rachel Donald has a broad family law practice advising clients on complex and high-value disputes relating to divorce. She has notable strength in matters that have cross-border aspects.
"Rachel isn't afraid of giving difficult advice. She is on top of the law and knows what's going on."
"It is a joy to have Rachel on the other side of a case."
Hannah Minty is quickly developing a strong reputation for complex matrimonial finance matters.
"Hannah is very clever, a solicitor who will have a very firm view of her client and her case."
"Hannah is a superb practitioner who holds the client's confidence well. She has a very nice style and is very nice to deal with."
"Hannah is good technically and is a safe pair of hands."
Jemma Pollock handles divorce and nuptial agreements for high net worth clients, often dealing with matters that involve considerations of foreign jurisdictions.
"Jemma is an exceptional solicitor with a firm grasp on client management and delivering. Professional, empathetic, astute and commercially focused."
"Jemma is phenomenally good."
"Jemma is brilliant. She is an all-court player with no weaknesses to her."
Katie Longmate advises her clients on a broad range of issues in family law. She joined Russell-Cooke in January 2024.
"Kate is a good lawyer and mediator."