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Family | Overview

Harbottle & Lewis was founded on values of trust, loyalty, and commitment to its clients. Nowhere are these more important than in the context of family law work.

We offer the different routes of traditional family law advice, mediation and a collaborative approach as well as having a reputation as first-class litigators. Our family lawyers will use their experience to find a solution that works for you, use their skills to reduce the tension and hostility that can accompany family issues and will ultimately get matters resolved quickly and as cost effectively as possible.

The family law team is supported by experts in other areas of the firm including Tax, Wealth and Estate Planning, Corporate, Employment and Property. The ability to draw upon their expertise makes us stand out from our competitors.

We advise clients from a wide variety of backgrounds, however our experience and knowledge of the media and entertainment sector makes us the ideal choice if you have worked in the industry. We have a long history of representing high profile individuals who come to us in complete confidence.

Specialist Advice

Our expertise includes the following:

  • Divorce
  • Civil partnerships
  • Division of assets (including pensions and trusts)
  • International and jurisdictional disputes
  • Asset freezing injunctions
  • Arrangements for children
  • Financial support for children
  • Co-habitation disputes
  • Pre-nuptial agreements
  • Separation agreements
  • Inheritance disputes
  • Tax consequences on divorce and separation
  • Matrimonial considerations in wealth protection
  • Mediation
  • Collaborative Law

Our Family Practice complies with the Code of Practice for members of Resolution (formerly the Solicitors' Family Law Association) and the Law Society's Family Law Protocol.

What the Directories Say About Us

"This team represents the firm's high-profile clients in ancillary relief proceedings. It works closely with the renowned media and entertainment group to give a discreet and effective service to wealthy individuals." Chambers and Partners, 2010

Useful Information

Download our Family Law brochure for full details of the services we provide.

Contact

For further information, please contact Linzi Bull.

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Contact

Department: Family

Email: Linzi Bull

+44 (0)20 7667 5000