Diana Parker > Withers LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The mediation practice within Withers LLP‘s family team is spearheaded by Suzanne Todd, who is sought after for her expertise in Italian cases. Diana Parker‘s longstanding mediation experience is bolstered by her qualification as a family arbitrator. Along with Claire Blakemore, Parker has developed the firm’s ‘Uncouple’ offering, combining mediation and arbitration to minimise conflict and find common ground for separating couples. The team often handles matters for high-profile clients, and emphasises privacy, acting in both financial and children-related mediation.

‘Without doubt one of the top London firms‘, Withers LLP fields a family team with ‘a strength in depth, from the most junior trainee to the most senior partner, which is unparalleled‘. The group’s non-court dispute resolution offering, including the firm’s Uncouple model, is a standout element: Claire Blakemore and Diana Parker are key to the model’s development, and Adele Pledger is also noted for her mediation work. ‘Superb‘ team head Suzanne Todd has notable experience in Anglo-Italian matters and multijurisdictional pre-nups, while Michael Gouriet regularly acts for entrepreneurs and land owners. Katharine Landells is recommended as ‘a cut above‘ in financially and emotionally complex cases, and Brett Frankle‘s practice spans financial disputes and private law children work, including international relocations. Julian Lipson‘s work often features tax and trust concerns, which are also a strength for the ‘bright and effective’ Jennifer Dickson. Alexander Breedon has a growing practice in jurisdiction/forum disputes, and Sarfraz Ali is praised for his ‘keen eye for detail‘.