Howard Kennedy LLP’s family team has expertise in cases involving tax, trust, offshore and corporate structures, substantial pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. The practice is also adept at handling sensitive separations involving domestic abuse. Practice head Lois Langton, regarded by clients as ‘a force to be reckoned with', jointly heads the firm’s sport sector group. Nina Lake advises high-net-worth individuals on complex financial portfolios with multijurisdictional aspects, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation, frequently acting for professionals, entrepreneurs, and inheritors of significant family wealth, as well as high-profile clients in the media and entertainment sectors.
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'Howard Kennedy has real strength in depth, imbued with quality solicitors throughout the department. One of their greatest strengths is knowing which points to fight and which points to concede, a rare combination which undoubtedly benefits their clients but also leads to respect from opponents who know that they don't pursue bad points.’
‘The first strength of the Howard Kennedy family law team is the formidable leadership of Lois Langton. The firm has deep expertise across a number of areas of the law, meaning it can cope with cases of the very heaviest complexity and the myriad problems they throw up - from tax to trusts to reputation management. The team works on a modern and agile basis and is extremely responsive.’
‘Lois Langton is first-rate. Some solicitors are good technical lawyers, some are good strategists and some are great communicators. Lois is all of those. She is the perfect choice for a complicated case with international aspects and - for any case involving sportspeople - there is no-one better.'
‘For financial remedies high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, Howard Kennedy offer one of the premier family law departments in the UK. They routinely deal with some of the most complex and high-profile cases before the UK courts. The advice and service offered are second to none.’
‘Nina Lake is a standout player in financial remedies matters. She is widely regarded as one of the finest matrimonial lawyers in London. Lois Langton heads the team and is known for her impeccable legal knowledge and superb tactical approach to all matters. Emma Green is extraordinarily detailed in her work. She is tenacious and tactically astute. Jessie Smith is quite simply one of the best lawyers I have worked with. Her preparation and thoroughness are something to behold: a star of the future.’
‘Howard Kennedy is simply one of the best family finance teams in London. They have an extremely strong lineup, which is full of stars both for today and in the future. They provide a fabulous service and always get the best results for their clients.’
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Practice head
Lois Langton
Other key lawyers
Nina Lake; Emma Green; Jessie Smith; Jessica Rush; Iona Nicolson; Olalla Garcia-Arreciado