Ribet Myles

ribetmyles.co.uk

Alistair is a specialist family law solicitor with over 17 years of experience working in the frontline of family law, including cases that have re-shaped and progressed the law. His main specialism is in dealing with difficult financial cases, including complications arising from international elements and sophisticated asset structures, as well as the individual characteristics of a particular case. Alistair is an expert in private children matters, including applications for a parent to move abroad with their children, and disputes concerning day-to-day arrangements for children. Alistair acts for a wide range of clients, including business owners and individuals working in finance in London. As well as financial cases on divorce, Alistair is often instructed to draft and advise on pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

Julian heads the specialist family boutique, Ribet Myles which was recently voted “Financial Remedies Team of the Year” at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards. In a career spanning more than 25 years, Julian is particularly known for his work in cutting edge family disputes. He emerged as a family law star early in his career, acting in the landmark House of Lords case of Miller v. Miller; McFarlane v. McFarlane which updated the law to reflect the realities of modern life, wealth and family dynamics and established legal principles that are still relied upon today when dividing assets on divorce. From that groundbreaking start, he has consistently led the field in cases that chart new legal territory in response to changing times. Julian is regularly instructed in complex, high-value cases, often acting for high-profile individuals or their spouses or partners, concerning significant assets and income, usually with an international dimension and often involving forum disputes, asset tracing, the unravelling of complicated financial issues, dealing with inherited wealth, business assets, companies, tax, pensions and intricate corporate and offshore trust structures. He also has significant expertise in negotiating domestic and international pre- and post-nuptial agreements and international relocation cases. As co-founder and name partner, Julian’s distinctive blend of incisive legal thinking, dedication, diligence and determination, combined with empathy in client care, permeates the firm and is reflected in its core values. He is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, an accolade awarded to only a small number of individuals who are recognised as worldwide leaders in the field of family law. He is a Resolution-accredited specialist for complicated cases and emergency remedies (injunctions) and also a Resolution-trained ‘all-issues’ mediator, as well as a member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators since 2014 and a member of The Association of Lawyers for Children. Julian has a conscientious approach and aims to provide a cost effective service of the highest quality whilst acting with sensitivity, empathy and discretion.

Lois is a leading family lawyer advising on all issues arising upon relationship breakdown, including divorce and dissolution, financial remedies, nuptial agreements, injunctive proceedings and children matters, but with a particular focus on complex financial cases, often involving international assets across multiple jurisdictions. Lois is renowned for her empathetic, dedicated and strategic approach for all her clients. She represents domestic and international clients and is regularly instructed by high net worth individuals. Before joining Ribet Myles, Lois practised family law at a leading boutique matrimonial law firm for over ten years. Her prior career in City-law and as in-house Counsel at a leading financial institution makes her particularly experienced in the corporate and financial aspects of cases, including complex remuneration packages, financial disclosure and asset tracing, and her insight into corporate and trust structures, including business assets. She is also highly experienced in leading cases where financial claims are made on behalf of children in Schedule 1 proceedings.