Burges Salmon LLP’s family practice is led by national head of team Sarah Hoskinson, who is recognised for her expertise in matrimonial matters specifically involving pensions, tax, and jurisdictional disputes. Richard Handel focuses on complex financial matters and marital agreements, with substantial experience in international prenups, Part III applications, and High Court trust litigation.
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‘Sarah Hoskinson is discreet, pragmatic, solution-focused, and very commercially aware. No one knows more about the division of pensions on divorce than she does.'
‘Richard Handel is smart, funny, kind, and a great lawyer. He always has his finger on the pulse in terms of the family law world, and when you have him on the other side of one of your cases, you know things will be resolved sensibly.’
‘Burges Salmon is a true force to be reckoned with. They have superb work, and provide a top-notch and user-friendly service to their clients.’
‘Sarah Hoskinson heads the team with aplomb. An extremely bright and enigmatic solicitor. Richard Handel is a standout and a very intelligent lawyer.'
‘Richard Handel is a brilliant lawyer; a real pleasure to deal with.'
‘Burges Salmon has a great team. They work together very effectively and are commercially minded, whilst retaining a very personable style. It is very helpful to have the geographic spread they have.'
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Richard Handel
Practice head
Sarah Hoskinson
Other key lawyers
Richard Handel; Hebe Thorne