The family law and divorce team at Burges Salmon LLP is headed up by Sarah Hoskinson and Hannah Petherick. The team fields extensive experience in divorce settlements, national and international nuptial agreements and disputes involving children. Hoskinson is well-regarded for her technical expertise on matters including trusts, tax, pensions and divorces with an international dimension. Petherick’s broad practice encompasses high-value financial remedies and children matters, while Carrie Stoneham is an expert in complex financial remedy cases, as well as children and surrogacy matters. Sarah Marchant specialises in advising unmarried couples on relationship breakdowns. Alison Hawes retired in November 2024.
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Sarah Marchant
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Sarah Hoskinson; Hannah Petherick
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Carrie Stoneham; Sarah Marchant; Hebe Thorne