The ‘fantastic team of family lawyers’ at Moore Barlow in Southampton regularly takes on high-net-worth financial matters involving trust assets, pensions sharing arrangements, and inherited assets, both in terms of post-separation disputes and wealth protection pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Judith Ball heads the Southampton team, with particular expertise in complex pension and business asset related matters, and Charlotte Millard is a go-to mediator, also offering the firm’s ’Accord’ one lawyer two clients service. The team has additional expertise in modern families work, including cohabitation agreements, and complex children issues such as parental alienation and international relocation.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Moore Barlow are the go-to firm in this area, with a fantastic team of family lawyers capable of handling the whole range of cases from HNW clients with complex financial affairs to unpick to middle money cases where the key is finding solutions by stretching resources to meet needs.’

  • ‘Judith Ball is the doyen in this area, hugely respected by judges and opponents and an absolute delight to work with.'

  • ‘Moore Barlow's Family Team is rapidly growing, with good reason. Moore Barlow are exceptionally professional in the services they deliver and because of this, have a great reputation.'

  • 'Charlotte Millard works tirelessly for her clients. She gives robust advice but yet in a sensitive manner.'
  • 'Siân McKernon is an absolute gem working way beyond her years of experience. She is diligent and meticulous.’
  • ‘Charlotte Millard is a passionate advocate for the mediation process and firmly believes in helping clients in the most cost effective and constructive way. Charlotte is practical and approachable, extremely knowledgeable and deals with each individual case sensitively according to the clients' needs.’

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Judith Ball

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

Judith Ball

Other key lawyers

Charlotte Millard; Siân McKernon