Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth

Diana Parker is a highly experienced and recognised practitioner within the family law world.

"Diana has phenomenal instincts for the psychology of people in divorce cases. She is second to none."

"Diana is academically and intellectually the brightest of her generation."

"Diana is one of the really big players in the space, she is great."

Julian Lipson is an acclaimed family lawyer with considerable experience dealing with high net worth clients.

"Julian will give you perfect advice."

"Julian is charming and experienced. Good to work with."

"Julian is really excellent."

Katharine Landells is well-known in the London market for advising wealthy clients on complex financial matters.

"Katharine has all the qualities of an exceptional family lawyer - warm, empathetic, insightful, thorough and tough."

"Katharine strikes the right balance between practical legal advice and empathetic advice."

"Katharine is phenomenal - she is very approachable and sensible, pragmatic and a fighter. She fights vehemently for her clients."

Michael Gouriet is a highly esteemed family law practitioner who is noted for his ability to handle complex matrimonial finance cases.

"Michael is indefatigable in his client's interests."

"Michael is a delight to work with. He is very bright and sensible."

"Michael is a deep thinker about cases. He really gets into the detail and gets tremendous respect from peers and judges."

Suzanne Todd deals with some of the most high-value and complex divorce matters, particularly those with an Italian dimension. She is head of the divorce and family team, and has a highly regarded mediation practice.

"Suzanne deals with complex cases with an international element and will always look for the best outcome for her clients. She is a very skilled and sought-after mediator with a down-to-earth approach."

"Exceptional as a mediator, collaborative lawyer and family practitioner. She always works to find creative solutions, is the right kind of assertive and works very hard to achieve outcomes."

"Suzanne does an extraordinary job on the international circuit."

Claire Blakemore handles high-value and complex financial matters in divorce, alongside a strong mediation practice.

"Claire is a gifted lawyer and an excellent communicator. She is a strategic litigator but very comfortable acting as a mediator for her clients and helping them find a middle ground if there is one."

"Claire is one of the most intelligent family lawyers in London. She is a clever strategist with brilliant judgement as well. She makes all the right calls."

"Claire always knows her cases inside out, and gives excellent tactical and practical advice."

Brett Frankle often advises high net worth clients on cross-border matrimonial finance matters.

"Brett is really impressive, somebody who is pragmatic and sensible."

"Brett is very robust, a next-generation partner who is good at managing client expectations."

"Brett is concise, mindful, present, attentive and articulate."

Adele Pledger has particular expertise in high-value, multi-jurisdictional matrimonial finance cases.

"Adele gives utterly unimpeachable advice."

"Adele acts in the client's interest and is not sidetracked by other issues. She focuses on the client's aims and does so in the most efficient fashion."

Alexander Breedon is an up-and-coming partner at Withers and assists on matters involving complex financial remedy and divorce.

"Alex is a standout associate, one to watch. He has a polished and courteous manner and a real eye for detail."

"Alexander is phenomenally financially literate and can talk international tax and private equity with the people who built the structures."

"Alexander's manner is superb. He is empathetic, firm and constructive, exceptionally bright, and very good at synthesising complex circumstances into straightforward, practical advice."

Sarfraz Ali is a senior associate in the Withers family team.

"Sarfraz is a rising star in the firm. He is a very good, detailed person."

"Sarfraz has a superb skill set and amazing attention to detail."