Connie Atkinson > Kingsley Napley LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Kingsley Napley LLP‘s mediation team is ‘growing from strength to strength‘ under the leadership of ‘second-to-none’ Charlotte Bradley, who mediates both traditionally and in the hybrid structure for financial and children-related matters. For multi-jurisdictional disputes involving complex financial arrangements, Connie Atkinson is recommended, ensuring that clients feel ‘empowered by the process‘, while Lauren Evans‘ ‘calm’ approach is noted in her work involving business and trust assets. High-conflict, cross-border children disputes, particularly those involving the UAE, are an area of strength for Stacey Nevin.

The ‘high-powered, well-respected’ family team at Kingsley Napley LLP has a ‘first-class reputation’, and is ‘often at the cutting edge of new developments’. The team often undertakes international work, with particular experience relating to France and the US. Sital Fontenelle took over as head of the family team in March 2024 from Charlotte Bradley, who now spearheads the team’s mediation offering. Fontenelle offers extensive experience in both financial and children cases, including leave to remove. ‘Superstar’ Jane Keir is the go-to in the team for wealth protection both pre- and post-divorce, while Connie Atkinson, ‘a shining light‘, is skilled in complex surrogacy cases. Atkinson, Lauren Evans and Stacey Nevin also practice as mediators; Evans regularly handles international issues and Nevin is particularly sought after for matters involving complex trust structures. Abby Buckland‘s practice focuses on high-net-worth financial and children cases. Rachel Freeman departed the team to Burgess Mee in January 2024.