Experienced in diverse asset structures and multiple jurisdictions, Hugh James advises clients in divorce, financial remedy and children cases. Advising a wide range of high-net-worth individuals, the firm’s clientele includes entrepreneurs, professionals, athletes and agricultural clients. Victoria Cannon, who assists in Children Act proceedings and domestic abuse matters, leads the team. Abigail Jones supports in cohabitation disputes and nuptial agreements, bringing particular strength in military contexts.
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Work highlights
Acted as lead counsel for a high-net-worth individual in complex financial remedy proceedings concerning c.£8m assets including a multi-million-pound family business, securing urgent interim maintenance and strengthening the conduct case.
Advised a high-net-worth individual on a post-nuptial agreement ahead of marriage, delivering full disclosure and procedural fairness within two months to protect c.£15m assets for children from previous relationships.
Acted as lead counsel for a protected party, via a Court of Protection deputy, in a complex Schedule 1 claim involving multi-million-pound damages, securing child provision while ringfencing injury compensation and safeguarding capital through protective property terms.
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Practice head
Victoria Cannon
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Abigail Jones