Praised for its ‘unwavering commitment to excellence’, boutique firm Burgess Mee fields a team of experts across finance issues, child arrangements, modern families and wealth protection work. Peter Burgess, joint founder of the firm, combines a mediation practice, children work, and financial disputes expertise, while fellow co-founder Antonia Mee is praised for her ‘unparalleled’ knowledge in child relocation cases. ’Exceptional partner‘ David Lillywhite, also a mediator, is a go-to for nuptial agreements. Natalie Sutherland heads up the firm’s modern family department, with an established practice in surrogacy and fertility law. Rachel Freeman joined the team in January 2024 from Kingsley Napley LLP.
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‘Burgess Mee have an unwavering commitment to excellence in everything that they do. Brilliantly led, the team are market leaders from top to bottom. More than a match for anyone in the profession.’
‘Rachel Freeman was a true delight to work with. She’s so calm and competent and made me feel so empowered, strong and supported.’
‘Ffion Greenfield is a winning combination of being utterly personable and ruthlessly analytical. She is across every detail and really listens to your needs. And at the same time she is incredibly reassuring and experienced.’
‘David Lillywhite is an exceptional partner. He cares hugely about his clients and ensures they achieve the best possible outcomes.’
‘Kirsty Morris is that rare combination of being utterly calm and utterly focused. She is more than one step ahead in any litigation. A solicitor with a very bright future as a leader in her field. Fantastically clever and brilliant with clients.'
- 'Natalie Sutherland is a fantastic family lawyer. Brilliant with clients and opponents alike. She just gets cases right from the start, giving clients the advice they need from the off.'
‘Peter Burgess is a brilliant lawyer and tactician with a keen eye for detail. He engenders a high level of trust in his clients which is perfectly deserved, particularly in financial remedy cases.'
‘Antonia Mee is the star of the firm. Her knowledge is unparalleled and her client management supreme. She is tactically adept and knows when to negotiate and when to contest an issue. Clients feel confident and safe with her on their side.'
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Practice head
Antonia Mee; Peter Burgess
Other key lawyers
David Lillywhite; Natalie Sutherland; Kirsty Morris; Henrietta Thomas; Sarah Bunn; Rachel Freeman; Ffion Greenfield; Henry Dawson; Charlotte Ballard-Scott