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Position
Partner, Head of Divorce and Family, Leeds and Head of Professional Practices Group
Described by Chambers as “phenomenal” and by CityWealth magazine as “one of the most well respected matrimonial finance practitioners in the North”, Adrian is Head of Divorce and Family in our Leeds office and specialises in the resolution of complex financial issues for high net worth individuals. Adrian is Head of our Professional Practices Group due to his considerable expertise in acting for professional clients and their spouses.
A significant number of Adrian’s cases involve trusts (both on and offshore), commercial and tax issues, family businesses, inherited wealth, international aspects and the tracing of assets. He has considerable expertise in the negotiation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and the treatment of personal injury damages on divorce.
Adrian has a particular interest in cohabitation claims, including the property rights of unmarried families. He has commentated in the local and national press on cohabitation issues.
He also advises on disputes relating to children, including paternity, residence, international relocation and financial provision.
Career
Adrian trained at Addleshaw Goddard in Leeds. In 2009, he cofounded the Stewarts Divorce and Family department in Leeds.
Memberships
Adrian is a former chairman of Resolution in the region and remains an active member and Accredited Specialist in the fields of Ancillary Relief (HNW), Emergency Remedies in Ancillary Relief and Cohabitation. He is a trained Collaborative Lawyer.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Adrian Clossick manages this team superbly with some excellent recruits. Ellie Hampson-Jones is a fantastic lawyer with an acute sense of judgment and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law - any client would be lucky to have her representing them at all stages.’
‘Excellent client care and commercial mindset.’
‘Lisette Dupré is a stand-out star - second to none.’
‘The team benefit from a wealth of knowledge and experience both locally and nationally. They have a strong London client base and are known for dealing with HNW and Ultra HNW cases.’
‘The team are led by the brilliant Adrian Clossick who is one of the nicest family solicitors you'll meet but is also technically outstanding. Jenny Bowden has particular expertise in handling complex and HNW nuptial agreements. She is sensible, calm and reasoned in her approach. She is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Stewarts are the standout private client firm in Leeds and the wider Yorkshire market. They are absolute professionals, have unparalleled experience for complex cases and draw from this experience to provide practical and pragmatic advice to clients.’
‘Jenny Bowden is fantastic, personable, very clear in delivery of advice, practical and pragmatic.’
‘Lisette Dupré runs a tight and professional ship. She is very knowledgeable in both Children Act and financial matters and is very ably assisted by Sophie Arrowsmith who is a fantastic lawyer.’
'Lisette Duprè stands out for her experience in cross-border family law cases, especially for her knowledge of EU Regulations.'
'The team shows confidence in managing international family law issues and provides solid legal support.'