Louise Barretto > Russells Solicitors > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Russells Solicitors Offices
YALDING HOUSE
152-156 GREAT PORTLAND STREET
LONDON
W1W 5QA
England
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Louise Barretto
Work Department
Family & Divorce
Position
Head of Department
Career
Louise is a partner in the family team at Russells with over 25 years’ experience in family law.
She is also qualified to practice in South Africa, where she spent the early part of her career.
Louise deals with all aspects of relationship breakdown and is known for tackling the partners of her clients who may be over-controlling in their approach.
The financial matters she is instructed on often involve business interests and complex asset structures, and many of her clients have a connection to South Africa.
Many of her cases involve complex children issues, often where Parental Alienation is alleged.
She has spoken as an expert on Woman’s Hour on Radio 4, Talk Radio and on Channel 5 news.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Private client > Family
Carol Ellinas leads the practice at Russells Solicitors, which has ‘the feel of a boutique firm with the heft of a major player’. It is known for its work with a substantial number of celebrity clients, particularly those in the media industry and the arts. In addition, it works with numerous wealthy individuals who are working in the financial services industry. Through Louise Barretto, it is also enhancing its reputation in handling mandates involving narcissistic behaviour and coercive control.