Farrer & Co’s family team has strong expertise in handling complex cases involving substantial assets, international elements, and intricate trust and tax structures. Practice head William Massey regularly advises on matters crossing multiple jurisdictions and asset types, from companies to pensions. Claire Gordon advises entrepreneurs and private equity figures on UHNW pre- and post-nuptial agreements involving trust assets. Caroline Holley ‘s international practice is strengthened by her fluency in French and Italian, advising clients in the entertainment sector. Sarah Hutchinson, also a mediator, has particular expertise advising on matters involving deferred compensation, trusts, and landed estates. Edward Floyd specialises in cross-border financial claims linked to trusts and foreign divorces, while Flora Harragin leads the firm’s Spain and Portugal desk. Amy Radnor focuses on nuptial agreements, Frederick Tatham on APAC matters, especially involving Hong Kong, and Alexander Woolley on multijurisdictional disputes involving hidden assets.
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‘A first-class family law department.’
‘Amy Radnor is a brilliant lawyer who is equally at home running an international children case as she is a cross-border financial remedy case. A true all-rounder.'
- 'Ed Floyd is a first-class legal brain and a go-to in cases with tricky legal issues.’
‘The family law team at Farrer & Co operates at the very, very top of the profession, handling the most complex financial cases. The team shines in all areas, from drafting pre-nuptial agreements to enforcing final orders and at all stops in between, including dealing with offshore trusts and difficult corporate assets. Technical expertise is matched by commercial savvy. The team has profound strength in profound depth.’
‘Claire Gordon is one of the very best family law solicitors in London. She has great strategic awareness, a vast reservoir of technical legal (and tax) knowledge, and first-rate litigation instincts. She is also, however, charming and constructive.'
‘Caroline Holley is one of my favourite partners to work with. She is ferociously bright and brings a heavy tactical edge whilst also keeping a close eye on settlement. I would be pretty intimidated to be against her, and so love being instructed by her! She is also very warm and personable, and you can see she builds a great connection with clients. She really does care about the outcome for them whilst remaining objective.'
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Sarah Hutchinson; Caroline Holley; Amy Radnor; Frederick Tatham; John Davies; Edward Floyd; Flora Harragin; Alexander Woolley; Claire Gordon