‘Absolutely top flight’ Charles Russell Speechlys LLP stands out for its international divorce and financial work. Practice head William Longrigg, a former IAFL president, acts on ultra-high-value matters often involving pre- and post-nups. James Freeman is known for his Anglo-French and broader European jurisdiction practice. Sarah Jane Boon has a particular specialism in matters involving cryptocurrency assets, and Sarah Higgins focuses on financial cases involving family enterprises. James Riby is the firm’s Anglo-Italian expert, Miranda Fisher is highly regarded in international cases, and Joshua Green handles matters for high-profile sports figures. Jamie Kennaugh has particular expertise in family finance matters involving trusts alongside her mediation practice, and Emily Borrowdale is building a strong reputation for complex jurisdiction and financial remedy work.
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‘The team is unparalleled in capability; it is absolutely top-flight. The firm is, rightly, incredibly well regarded within the industry. The team benefits enormously from really slick, in-house collaboration, in terms of commercial and wealth planning advice and input.’
‘Sarah Jane Boon is a stellar partner. Sarah Jane is always two steps ahead, considering strategy which would pass others by.'
- 'David Carver is one to watch. David has an in-built sense of what strategy will work for clients, and never fails to stress-test points from all angles.'
- 'Matt Foster is a (rapidly) rising star for good reason. Matt's work is flawless: meticulous and backed by boundless knowledge of the law.’
‘They are first-class, up there with the best firms in the field.’
‘One of the longest-established and most experienced teams in the sector. There is nothing they have not seen or done before. Strong at cases with an international element, in particular Russia-related. Experienced in cases involving esoteric asset types ,including cryptocurrency and crypto-based businesses.’
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Practice head
William Longrigg
Other key lawyers
James Freeman; Miranda Fisher; Sarah Higgins; Sarah Jane Boon; Sarah Anticoni; Jamie Kennaugh; James Riby; Joshua Green; Emily Borrowdale; Charlotte Posnansky; David Carver; Matt Foster; Hannah Owen