Gavin Scott
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : Family/Matrimonial
Band 4
About
Provided by Gavin Scott
Practice Areas
Gavin is a specialist family solicitor having practised in the field since 2001. He is widely known for his tenacious and proactive approach to resolving cases. Previous clients have often said they felt empowered and in control. Gavin adopts a clever approach to cases, his advice is clear and focused.
He has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of family law, specialising in complex and high net worth (HNW & Ultra HNW) divorces, in particular involving businesses, trusts, complex investments and overseas assets. With particular attention to detail, there have been a number of cases in which Gavin has uncovered hidden and undisclosed assets. He has represented a number of high-profile individuals including celebrities.
Many of Gavin’s clients are based abroad and his cases frequently involve international work. In particular relating to overseas assets and trusts. He has dealt with worldwide freezing injunctions and reciprocal freezing orders abroad. He has also dealt with a wide array of domestic and international cases involving children including relocation and child abduction to a foreign country. His international family cases have covered the US, Europe, South Africa, Dubai, the Middle East and Australia.
Gavin is frequently involved in matters with domestic abuse, injunctions, cases involving alienation, narcissistic personality disorder and coercive control. He is an expert in assisting clients to navigate the impact this can have on them and any children of the family. Covert recordings, tracking and surveillance are more common than ever in his recent cases.
Chambers Review
UK
Gavin Scott is head of the family team. He typically advises high net worth clients on financial disputes and enforcement proceedings following divorce, while also assisting with cohabitation and prenuptial agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gavin was very good at dealing with the client and giving them confidence."
"Gavin is a fantastic solicitor."
"Gavin Scott is a superb lawyer. He has an eye for detail and always has a strategic plan to achieve the best for his client."
"Gavin was very good at dealing with the client and giving them confidence."
"Gavin is a fantastic solicitor."
"Gavin Scott is a superb lawyer. He has an eye for detail and always has a strategic plan to achieve the best for his client."