The breakdown of a family relationship can be life-changing, bringing not only emotional challenges but also significant financial and practical implications. For high net worth individuals and families, these issues often involve complex considerations around wealth preservation, business interests, trusts, international property and succession planning. At Butcher & Barlow, our Family Law Team provides discreet, commercially astute and empathetic guidance to help you navigate these sensitive matters with clarity and confidence.

We understand that discretion and privacy are paramount. Many of our clients are business owners, professionals, landowners or those with significant assets in the UK and overseas. Our advice is always tailored to your unique circumstances, with a focus on safeguarding your wealth, protecting your legacy and achieving outcomes that align with your long-term objectives.

Our approach is collaborative and strategic. We aim to resolve matters constructively, using mediation, negotiation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution to reach agreements efficiently and privately. Where court proceedings are unavoidable, our Team is known for its robust representation, meticulous preparation and ability to deliver decisive outcomes in complex and high-value cases.

Working closely with our Private Client, Property and Corporate Teams, we provide a seamless service across interconnected issues such as tax planning, trusts, company structures and estate management. This joined-up approach ensures that every aspect of your position is considered and protected.

Our Family Law specialists are accredited members of Resolution and the Law Society’s Advanced Family Law Panel, recognition of our expertise in financial remedies, children matters and international disputes. You can be assured that your case will be handled with the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and care.