Irwin Mitchell remains a go-to choice for significantly wealthy individuals seeking advice on a wide array of complex and acrimonious nuptial finance matters, modern family matters such as surrogacy and assisted reproduction, and complex child issues. Highly reputed family lawyer Mark Hands leads the team, supported by ‘force of nature’ Zahra Pabani, whose remit encompasses high-value financial remedy and pre- and post-nuptial agreements for ultra wealthy clients, and Sarah Balfour, a principal point of contact for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and elderly or vulnerable clients and their families. Marie Kilgallen’s caseload spans child law work, financial remedy, and wealth protection. Also on the team is the ’truly excellent’ Sabrina Powell, well-versed in advising cohabiting and unmarried couples, and Charlotte Clewes, who is noted for knowledge of issues of capacity and her extensive areas of capability. Dan Moreton is a key contact for LBGTQ+ families, and hybrid mediator Rachel Baker leads the team’s NCDR practice. Sangeeta Kohli, Tara Smith, and Lucy Todd are also recommended.
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Zahra Pabani; Sarah Balfour; Marie Kilgallen; Sabrina Powell; Charlotte Clewes; Dan Moreton; Rachel Baker; Sangeeta Kohli, Tara Smith; Lucy Todd; Grace Mullis; Shannon Park