Burgess Mee, founded and led by Antonia Mee and Peter Burgess, is a specialist family firm noted for its strong mediation and trauma-informed offering, with five solicitor mediators as well as collaborative lawyers. Mee’s particular niche is strength in cases involving personality disorders, as well as maintaining close New Zealand ties. Burgess specialises in substantial or intricate financial cases and is an FMC-accredited mediator. David Lillywhite focuses on high-value financial disputes, complex pensions, and pre- and post-nups for high-profile clients, including tech founders.
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'David Lillywhite is astute and resolute in remaining in tune with his clients in preparing for hearings and in negotiations. A top-tier lawyer in his field who wins the confidence of his clients, and smoothly orchestrates the team.'
- 'Laura Flanagan's practical experience, legal knowledge, and written skills have produced some of the best legal writing I have read, providing clear, thoughtful advice to clients and persuasive communications to any adversary.’
‘Ffion Greenfield is super bright and straight talking. Antonia Mee has a hugely warm presence, but gives very sensible advice and can be very tough when necessary.’
‘Kirsty Morris is that rare combination of being utterly calm and utterly focussed. She is more than one step ahead in any litigation. A solicitor with a very bright future as a leader in her field.’
‘Peter Burgess has a fantastic knowledge of the law and a great nose for uncovering assets.’
'Antonia Mee and Catherine Campbell were absolutely brilliant. They were patient, understanding, wise and supportive. They understood a very complicated situation involving an abusive ex and children with special needs, and they gave me invaluable advice and were perceptive and insightful.'
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Practice head
Antonia Mee; Peter Burgess
Other key lawyers
David Lillywhite; Rachel Freeman; Ffion Greenfield; Henrietta Thomas; Emma Morris; Kirsty Morris; Laura Flanagan; Leora Taratula-Lyons; Vikkie Chetcuti-Gee; Maisie Lockyer; Catherine Campbell