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Fiona Read
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

London (Firms)

2 Years Ranked

Spotlight

Family/Matrimonial: Mediators

London (Firms)

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
High Net Worth 2024

About

Provided by Fiona Read

UK

Practice Areas

Solicitor, arbitrator, mediator and collaborative lawyer; undertakes all aspects of family work for married couples, civil partners and cohabitees. Specialises in international divorce cases, substantive financial claims and removal of children from jurisdiction. Fiona is experienced in all forms of dispute resolution covering child arrangements and finances.

Career

Partner at Russell-Cooke since 1995. Mediator on all issues since 1995, family law arbitrator on finances in 2011 and children 2016, appointed as deputy district judge in 2005 and now sits part time.

Professional Memberships

Resolution, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb); Association of Women Solicitors and Judges; Family Mediation Council.

Personal

Born 1962. Resides in London and Cornwall. Interests include sailing, walking, food and wine.

Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth - London (Firms)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

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.

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Family/Matrimonial: Mediators - London (Firms)

Spotlight
Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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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.

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondent
UK

Fiona is an outstanding lawyer.

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondent
UK

Fiona gives an excellent service. She is very competent and efficient, friendly and reassuring.

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondent
UK

Articles, highlights and press releases

2 items provided by Russell-Cooke

Press Release

Russell-Cooke named in Tier 1 of 2020 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms rankings

Russell-Cooke has been recognised in the top tier of family law firms in the UK by online publication eprivateclient. This is the firm’s fifth award from eprivate client since it first ranked family law firms in 2016.

Aug 21, 2020
Authored by James Carroll, Rebecca Fisher, Kate Hamilton, Samantha Little, Fiona Read, Sarah Richardson, Camilla Thornton
Press Release

Russell-Cooke partner Fiona Read is nominated in Spear's Family Law Index 2020

Partner Fiona Read, who leads the Russell-Cooke family law team in Putney, has been named a Top Recommended Family Lawyer in the Spear's Family Law Index 2020.

Jul 20, 2020
Authored by Fiona Read

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