Hanne & Co’s family team, led by Emma Baillie, regularly advises on cases involving business structures, trusts, and pre-acquired and inherited wealth. They also assist with maintenance claims, third-party and intervenor disputes, and applications following overseas divorces. Baillie is a Resolution-accredited specialist in complex financial and property issues affecting high-income households. Elinor Feeny’s broad practice includes advising on matters relating to domestic abuse, cohabitation disputes, and nuptial agreements.
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  • 'Hanne & Co’s family law team stands out for its deeply human, client-focused approach to resolving complex legal issues. What makes this practice unique is its ability to combine strong legal expertise with consistent emotional support—something that is especially important in sensitive matters like financial disputes following divorce.'
  • 'The team’s strengths include clear communication, practical advice, and a collaborative internal culture. Throughout my case, I experienced smooth communication not just with my solicitor, but with the wider practice. Everyone seemed to be on the same page, which gave me confidence and reassurance during a very stressful time.'
  • ‘Bianca Martin, the solicitor who handled my case, was outstanding. What made her different from others I approached was her balance of empathy and realism. She didn’t offer false hope, but instead gave clear, honest guidance that helped me make informed decisions. Her legal knowledge was obvious from the outset, but just as valuable was her ability to make complex issues understandable and manageable.'

  • ‘Henry Dawson is an outstanding associate who will no doubt become a partner shortly. He can manage his own cases and has strong strategy as well as good technical knowledge.’

  • ‘Hanne & Co boast an excellent family team (private children and financial remedies). They offer the best of both worlds, providing a personable, close-knit approach to complicated cases.'

  • ‘Elinor Feeny is adept at dealing with complex cases. She fights her client's corner but is always focused on settling where that is possible. She is incredibly clever and personable, which means she is able to identify the crux of any given issue and explain the same to her client. Elinor works very well with counsel, and is a delight to be instructed by.'

Work highlights

Acting on a four-day High Court hearing relating to a British/Pakistani couple with questions on the validity of their Pakistani divorce and contestation of the jurisdiction of the English court.
Acting on a reported matter relating to missing assets of £8m and the husband’s forgery of bank statements, highlight the concern of judiciary of the falsification of electronic documents in proceedings.
Acting on a pre-nup with cross-border elements, including marital agreements and assets, in the US and other European jurisdictions.

Practice head

Emma Baillie

Other key lawyers

Elinor Feeny; Andrew Spearman; Hazel Kent; Sapphira Gold; Helen Mead; Sophie Sibley; Bianca Martin; Henry Dawson; Anna Gowen