Brabners LLP is noted for its expertise in wealth protection, financial remedy, children, international, and fertility work, with a client base that includes business owners, sports and media personalities, and landed estate owners. Practice head Cara Nuttall is an expert in domestic and international children cases, including abduction and surrogacy. Helen Marriott focuses on HNW and UHNW financial matters, often advising on complex asset structures across businesses and trusts. Leanne Instrall frequently acts in high-value financial cases and sensitive childcare disputes. Jo-Anna Jellings has expertise in multi-jurisdictional disputes and injunctions, while Chris Fairhurst and Hannah Saxe joined the team, strengthening the firm’s financial and children law offering.
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Testimonials
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- 'Chris Fairhurst is brilliant - down to earth and straightforward with his advice; he comes with a wealth of experience and pragmatism.'
- 'Helen Marriott is vastly experienced in cases involving complex trust structures. Richard Rigg, unflappable under pressure, a good choice for high net worth individuals in the public eye.'
- 'Private children law specialists of the highest calibre, while remaining approachable.'
- 'Joe Ailion is exceptional. He has a depth of knowledge and experience, attention to detail, while always remaining easy to work with. Cara Nuttall shows immense knowledge and dedication to supporting her team.'
- 'Cara Nuttall is a well respected legal expert in complex international surrogacy cases with her cases often attracting media attention, and is also very adept at dealing with complex private law disputes, giving clear advice. Joe Ailion is a fantastically clever junior who has the strategy and insight in cases of a senior partner. Hannah Saxe deals with difficult surrogacy cases with a forensic eye.'
- 'The growing team are all excellent and well mannered.'
Work highlights
Represented a father at trial, and subsequent retrial, successfully securing the return of his children to the UAE, after lengthy proceedings involving allegations of domestic abuse and welfare concerns. The case considered the interplay of 12 J and the treatment of domestic abuse at the Court of Appeal in applications for summary return.
Represented a client in financial remedy proceedings which have spanned 8 years, and involved parallel litigation in the Business and Property division, and abroad. Most recently, the team was successful in securing payments through committal applications against not only the husband, but also his mother.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Cara Nuttall
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leanne Instrall
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Richard Rigg
Hannah Saxe
Practice head
Cara Nuttall
Other key lawyers
Helen Marriott; Leanne Instrall; Chris Fairhurst; Richard Rigg; Hannah Saxe; Jo-Anna Jellings; Joe Ailion