Adrian Clossick > Stewarts Law LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

Stewarts Law LLP
9 BOND COURT
LEEDS
LS1 2JZ
England
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Work Department

Divorce and Family

Position

Partner and Head of Divorce and Family department in Leeds.

Described  as “one of the most well respected matrimonial finance practitioners in the North”, Adrian is Head of Divorce and Family in our Leeds office and specialises in the resolution of complex financial issues for high net worth individuals.

A significant number of Adrian’s cases involve trusts (both on and offshore), commercial and tax issues, family businesses, inherited wealth, international aspects and the tracing of assets. He has considerable expertise in the negotiation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and the treatment of personal injury damages on divorce.

Adrian has a particular interest in cohabitation claims, including the property rights of unmarried families. He has commentated in the local and national press on cohabitation issues.

He also advises on disputes relating to children, including paternity, residence, international relocation and financial provision.

Career

Adrian trained at Addleshaw Goddard in Leeds. In 2009, he cofounded the Stewarts Divorce and Family department in Leeds.

Memberships

Adrian is a former chairman of Resolution in the region and remains an active member and Accredited Specialist in the fields of Ancillary Relief (HNW), Emergency Remedies in Ancillary Relief and Cohabitation. He is a trained Collaborative Lawyer.

Personal

Adrian is a keen sports fan with a particular emphasis on rugby league and cricket. He is married with a son and daughter and in his spare time is a craft brewer.

Lawyer Rankings

Yorkshire and the Humber > Private client > Family: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

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Adrian ClossickStewarts Law LLP

Described as ‘the go-to firm for high-net-worth clients’, the Leeds-based family team at Stewarts Law LLP stands out for its exclusive focus on high-value disputes, including complex children disputes. Adrian Clossick, head of the team, has longstanding experience in financial disputes involving offshore assets, include company and trust structures, while Lisette Dupré is a sought-after specialist in complex international jurisdictional issues. Ellie Hampson-Jones continues to handle novel, complex children matters, while Jenny Bowden has an ‘outstanding reputation‘ in nuptial agreements. The team continues to grow, with new members Sophie Arrowsmith, joining from Consilia Legal in April 2023, and Felicia Munde, who came to the team from Dawson Cornwell LLP in May 2023.