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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- ‘The Burges Salmon team has great strength across all levels of seniority, as well as the great benefit of being part of a full-service firm and able to draw on its knowledge of other areas of practice.’
‘Sarah Hoskinson is excellent, with a winning combination of strategic awareness, attention to detail and litigation experience.'
- 'Hebe Thorne is wise beyond her years, and a great asset.’
‘The Burges Salmon family team one of the best if not the best in the South West, with a well-deserved reputation, fantastic client care and strategic representation. Their client care is fantastic; they are incredibly robust.'
‘The strength in depth of the team is what sets them apart. All team members are experts in their field and hold very strong client relationships. They are a top tier firm delivering a first rate service.’
‘Sarah Hoskinson is renowned for her legal knowledge and experience. She is the local expert on pensions in divorce. Hannah Petherick is very well versed in complex private children matters.’
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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