Hall Brown Family Law, led by James Brown and Sam Hall, specialises in high-value and high-profile family law cases, representing athletes, celebrities, and business leaders. The ‘truly stellar’ group handles complex financial matters, including trusts, multi-jurisdictional assets, and intricate pension structures, as well as divorce, pre-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation disputes. With a dedicated children’s team, the team is well-placed to advise on adoption, child abduction, and Schedule 1 Children Act cases. Andrew Newbury has extensive experience in international family law, while Beth Wilkins is highly regarded for her expertise in assisting high-net-worth clients. Claire Reid is recognised for her expertise in divorce and complex financial remedy proceedings. The firm also offers mediation and ADR, including hybrid mediation.
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- 'Exceptional quality of service.'
- 'James Brown works exceptionally hard for his clients and has great experience in high value cases.'
- 'Excellent service on all fronts combining the best of traditional and progressive qualities.'
- 'Andrew Newbury combines technical excellence with strong empathy and a sensitive interpretation of individual circumstances. His support was invaluable in a difficult period.'
- 'All the team are intelligent, hard working and commercially savvy.'
- 'James Brown and Sam Hall command the respect of the industry.'
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Practice head
James Brown; Sam Hall
Other key lawyers
Andrew Newbury; Beth Wilkins; Claire Reid; Ellen Fell; Madelaine Hailey; Melanie Kalina