Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Private Wealth

Joshua specialises in family law. His work includes divorce, finances, pre and post nuptial agreements, and arrangements for children.

Many of Joshua’s cases have an international element and involve high-net worth, high profile individuals dealing with complex financial structures including trusts, inherited wealth and family businesses. Joshua has significant experience in acting in challenging domestic and international children matters, including applications for parents to permanently leave the jurisdiction with their children.

His cases often involve publicity and other media law issues, and he has represented a number of clients in the sports industry.

Joshua was named Family Lawyer of the Year (Senior/Managing Associate) 2024 at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards. He is a "Leading Associate" in The Legal 500 2025 and was listed in eprivateclient’s “Top 35 under 35” 2018. Joshua is also listed as a ‘Recommended Family Lawyer’ in Spear’s 500 2024.  He has written articles for a number of publications including Family Law Journal, Spear’s Magazine and City AM amongst others on issues such as legal funding in family proceedings, domestic abuse and harm in international relocation cases .

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