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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- ‘Absolutely stand-out, stellar family team. Across the team there is a wealth of knowledge. There is strong and clear structure and the dynamics of the team clearly work very well. They are agile, dynamic and extremely approachable. The family team at Burges Salmon are by far head and shoulders above any other family team in the South West.’
- ‘Carrie Stoneham is excellent at what she does and really fights for her client. Sarah Marchant is extremely conscientious and well prepared.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Hannah Petherick
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sarah Marchant
Practice head
Sarah Hoskinson; Hannah Petherick
Other key lawyers
Carrie Stoneham; Sarah Marchant; Hebe Thorne