Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP’s family team, led by Anna Worwood and James Stewart, continues to thrive in complex, high-value and international work, acting in matters involving trusts, crypto assets and financial claims following foreign divorces. Worwood is instructed by UHNW clients and family offices in cases often involving intricate trust structures. Stewart handles jurisdictional disputes, also sitting as an arbitrator. Recent strategic hires include Tom Amlot, formerly of AFP Bloom, who brings further strength in complex litigation and NCDR as both a mediator and private FDR judge, and Suzanne Kingston from Mills and Reeve in January 2025, enhancing the team’s mediation and arbitration profile. Amanda Andrews has particular expertise in cases featuring offshore structures and Indian connections. Elizabeth Carson‘s multilingual, dual-qualified US practice strengthens the team’s international scope, and Rebecca Carlyon continues to develop a strong international practice, particularly in UHNW nuptial agreements.
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- 'The best family law department in the country.’
- 'James Stewart remains my absolute go to amongst senior London partners. He is a true leader in international family law and has a talent for putting a perfect team together for each and every one of his clients drawing from the best of his firm.'
‘I work with Tom Amlot the most. He has great judgement and always puts clients at ease. He is a joy to work with. Lucy Brown is also great and works with Tom a lot. ’
‘James Stewart is very well known in the market. Rebecca Carlyon is a truly excellent lawyer and one of the leaders of her generation.’
‘The AFP trio’s move to Penningtons made real waves in the industry, as being an invaluable enhancement to an already stellar team.'
- 'Tom Amlot is a go-to recommendation for all mediation matters, Lucy Brown is exceptional across the board, and Kate has a financial forensic brain for complex cases given her tax background.'
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Anna Worwood; James Stewart
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Tom Amlot; Elizabeth Carson; Suzanne Kingston; Amanda Andrews; Tammy Knox; Amy Fox; Rebecca Carlyon; Lucy Brown; Lucy Clark; Caroline East; Matilda Kingham; Gill O'Connor; Laura Hunter-Watkins; Katherine Harding; Hannah Hayward; Patrick Dunsmore; Amy Fox