Frequently sought out by high-net-worth clients, the ‘wonderful and collaborative’ team at Swinburne Maddison LLP is particularly noted for its activity on multi-jurisdictional family disputes. Spearheading the team is Catherine Lowther, a ’collaborative practitioner' who has proven experience across the full suite of family mandates, with instructions from high-net-worth clients on financial remedy and pre-nuptial agreements being a common feature of her recent caseload. Kath Hill left the firm in February 2024.
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‘Polite, helpful, unrushed, felt cared for and very much that they were on my side'’
‘Catherine Lowther was exceptional in her assistance. Always prompt and thorough - a delight to deal with in what could have been a much more trying time for me as an individual.’
‘Catherine is a collaborative practitioner in the Durham area and is pleasant to work alongside. Catherine clearly has her client's interests at heart and works quickly and efficiently in representing them and assisting other parties in the case as well.’
‘Wonderful and collaborative team. High quality legal advice.’
‘Catherine Lowther is a credit to the family law community. It is a pleasure to work with her. She is competent, kind, firm and collaborative, which is a perfect balance for a family lawyer.’
Work highlights
Representing a client in connection with matrimonial finances, significant pre-marital wealth of £15million to be subjected to ring fencing arguments.
Acting on behalf of a client in respect of a post nuptial agreement with assets valued at over £23.4million.
Representing a client in a case which involves significant allegations of alcohol and drug misuse together with domestic abuse.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Catherine Lowther