Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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Provided by Simons Muirhead Burton
The Family team at Simons Muirhead Burton routinely advise people who are planning to marry or enter civil partnership on what to expect if the relationship breaks down, also preparing pre-nuptial agreements to prepare for this eventuality. The department also assist with cohabitation agreements, preparing special agreements tailored to clients' needs.
Chambers Review
Simons Muirhead Burton specialises in the resolution of complex and high-value financial disputes arising from separation or divorce and nuptial agreements. The team often advises its clients on cases with cross-border elements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simons Muirhead Burton are thorough, clear and direct in explaining legal options and strategic considerations."
"The firm possesses extraordinarily strong expertise allowing them to deal with every aspect of any request for the provision of legal services in the UK."
"I am very happy with the advice and direction given, and would happily recommend to others. The collective team were aligned and did a great job."
"Simons Muirhead Burton are thorough, clear and direct in explaining legal options and strategic considerations."
"The firm possesses extraordinarily strong expertise allowing them to deal with every aspect of any request for the provision of legal services in the UK."
"I am very happy with the advice and direction given, and would happily recommend to others. The collective team were aligned and did a great job."
Notable Practitioners
Tessa Bray regularly handles complex divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
"Tessa is a very solid lawyer. She is tough and determined when required, while also being solutions-focused and technical. She also has great empathy and clients warm to her quickly."
"Tessa is fantastic - she's very direct and doesn't take stupid points. She is very good with clients."
"Tessa works so incredibly hard on her cases. She is able to be robust when she needs to be but is also able to be calm and measured."
Jane McDonagh regularly acts for wealthy clients in divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
"Jane is a dedicated professional and established expert."
"Jane is really clever and really strategic. She thinks two or three steps ahead and is all over the detail."
"Jane is clear and decisive in her advice and strategy."
Tom Farley-Hills is highlighted for his expertise in financial proceedings, as well as deeds of separation and enforcement proceedings.
"Tom is an outstanding solicitor with a brilliant bedside manner. He is incredibly responsive to clients and gives clear, practical, focused advice."
"Tom is good at the more complex issues. He is very knowledgeable and technical."
"Tom has got excellent judgement."
Ranked Lawyers at
Simons Muirhead Burton
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