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Levison Meltzer Pigott Offices
St Paul’s House
10 Warwick Lane
EC4M 7BP
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Levison Meltzer Pigott > The Legal 500 Rankings
Private client > Family Tier 2
Levison Meltzer Pigott is ‘a small but perfectly formed boutique firm in central London’, which is ‘known for the quality of its partners and associates and punching above its weight‘. The group's work includes complex financial matters, including international assets, trust structures, and jurisdictional disputes. Co-founder and team head Simon Pigott
has a notable mediation practice; along with Jeremy Levison , the pair are praised as ‘titans of family law’. Kate Stovold specialises in financial claims, including those with international elements, and is experienced in nuptial agreements. International work is also an area of expertise for Benjamin Stowe, who is ‘tenacious, hungry and unafraid to give the right advice’. Practice head(s):
Simon Pigott
Other key lawyers:
Jeremy Levison; Alison Hayes; Kate Stovold; Benjamin Stowe; Natasha Methven; Lucy Hoare
Testimonials
‘They have a team of extremely experienced, empathetic and punchy solicitors, who drive a hard bargain in negotiations with a keen eye to the likely outcome at a final hearing.’
‘Levison Meltzer Pigott is the epitome of a brilliant boutique firm. Under the guidance of Jeremy Levison and Simon Pigott, the firm has a wonderful stable of brilliant partners and juniors, all of whom work hard to achieve brilliant results.’
‘Benjamin Stowe is tenacious, hungry and unafraid to give the right advice. He handles tricky clients, counsel and opponents well and is wonderfully fair minded.’
‘Natasha Methven is everything you want in a solicitor. She really cares and has a complete handle on a case. Her star will rise.’
‘Jeremy Levison and Simon Pigott are two titans of family law. Their experience is almost unmatched in the industry and they are so good at what they do.’
‘LMP are a small but perfectly formed boutique firm in central London, who are known for the quality of their partners and associates and punching above their weight in terms of work.’
‘Kate Stovold is a partner who punches well above her weight in terms of the quality of work she does and the way she deals with her cases. She is shrewd, has great tactical instincts but is compassionate and always striving for the best for her clients.’
‘Lucy Hoare is a committed and talented solicitor. Goes above and beyond.’
Work highlights
- Acted for the applicant husband (a non-sanctioned Russian) in contested financial remedy proceedings reserved in the High Court.
- Rrepresented the husband in a case in relation to an application made by a former wife to appeal out of time against a consent order made post-divorce in relation to periodical payments and his cross-application to strike out her claim.
Private client > Family: mediation Tier 3
The team at Levison Meltzer Pigott, which offers ‘the full range of process options from mediation to some truly exceptional litigation‘, is spearheaded by Simon Pigott. ‘Clear headed and vastly knowledgeable‘, Pigott is ‘top of his field for complex financial mediation’. Kate Stovold is another notable name with a developing mediation practice.
Practice head(s):
Simon Pigott
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘LMP are a small but talented team. They have some great cases and are able to offer the full range of process options from mediation to some truly exceptional litigation.’
‘Simon Pigott is an exceptional individual. He has been around long enough to know all of the tricks of the game. He is a first-rate litigator but has the rare talent of being able to move effortlessly into the role of mediator and peacemaker. He has some of the best cases in both.’
‘Simon Pigott is very clear headed and vastly knowledgeable. Excellent skills as mediator in establishing trust and innovative solutions.’
‘The team are responsive and personable.’
‘Simon Pigott is top of his field for complex financial mediation. He is our first port of call for clients for whom mediation is suitable.’
‘Simon Pigott has a deserved legendary reputation in the field of mediation. He is a superb mediator, ensuring he has an ability to resolve even the most intractable disagreements between the most challenging individuals. He is the ‘go-to’ person for mediation.’
‘Simon Pigott is the go-to mediator for complex financial remedy work. He is a class act. He is insightful, highly skilled and a leader in the field of family law mediation.’
Work highlights
Levison Meltzer Pigott > Firm Profile
Levison Meltzer Pigott is one of the UK’s leading firms of solicitors specialising in all aspects of divorce and family law.
The firm: Founded in 1998, Levison Meltzer Pigott (LMP) was one of the first niche practices specialising exclusively in family law.
The firm, based in the City of London, close to St Paul’s Cathedral, is consistently recognised as one of the country’s pre-eminent firms of family law solicitors. Levison Meltzer Pigott is known for its regular work on complex, cutting-edge financial and children cases. The partners are selected for their ability to provide innovative solutions to client dilemmas, some of which result in changes to, or clarification of, the law in particular areas.
The firm’s success is founded on prodigious hard work, professionalism and dedication, as well as the experience and talent of an outstanding team. The firm’s stated goal is to achieve what is best for its clients, whether through negotiation, mediation, collaborative law or, if needed, court proceedings. The lawyers deliver realistic, cost-effective advice while retaining an understanding of clients’ concerns and aspirations.
Types of work undertaken: The firm has always been at the forefront of legal developments in family law and offers as areas of expertise a sound track record in the following: divorce and separation, pre and postnuptial agreements, paternity disputes, civil partnerships, treatment of pensions, cohabitation and the rights of unmarried couples together with all issues relating to children. The firm’s lawyers are particularly experienced in complex financial cases including those involving the treatment of pensions, property, Inheritance Act applications and family businesses. International cases are a speciality with Jeremy Levison a founder of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and other partners members of the IAFL, giving the firm access to an established network of divorce specialists in other jurisdictions. The partners are also trained to put to use the alternative forms of dispute resolution such as mediation and collaborative law.
There is a strong emphasis on work with complex financial and international aspects, including the location of hidden assets, defending and challenging trust structures and complicated jurisdictional disputes.
UK and internationally based clients range from diverse backgrounds, including the City and commerce, sports professionals, industry, music, media, politics and the arts. The firm is acknowledged for its high level of client care and discretion in dealing with sensitive issues for clients sometimes living in the public eye.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Family and divorce | Jeremy Levison | [email protected] | 020 7556 2400 |
| Family and divorce | Simon Pigott | [email protected] | 020 7556 2400 |
| Family and divorce | Alison Hayes | [email protected] | 020 7556 2400 |
| Family and divorce | Kate Stovold | [email protected] | 0207 7556 2400 |
| Family and divorce | Benjamin Stovold | [email protected] | 0207 7556 2400 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Alison Hayes | Handles complex financial remedy cases together with all aspects and types of… | View Profile |
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Jeremy Levison | Over 30 years’ experience in dealing with high-net-worth complex financial settlements. Contact… | View Profile |
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Simon Pigott | Founding partner specialising in all aspects of divorce and family law, including… | View Profile |
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Kate Stovold | View Profile | |
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Benjamin Stowe | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of UK partners : 5 Number of other UK fee-earners : 4- Private client > Family