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| 1. Harbottle and Lewis
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Harbottle & Lewis was founded on values of trust, loyalty, and commitment to its clients. Nowhere are these more important than in the context of family work.
Of course the main area in which our clients require advice and representation is on marriage breakdown. Whilst it is very rare now to see a divorce itself being defended, it is also rare for the parties to be able to agree everything about ancillary relief (the division of the parties' assets) and arrangements for children.
As is to be expected, our Family Practice has particular experience of acting for individuals from the media and entertainment industries, many of whom are well known but whose identity we keep confidential.
We are flexible and are willing to consider many different ways of charging fees. These include fixed fees, fees subject to a fee limit, percentage fees based on the value of the transaction, retainer fees or fees calculated by reference to hourly rates. However, unless we have specified another fee structure, we will charge fees primarily by reference to the amount of time spent by individuals at Harbottle & Lewis on your work. |
| http://www.harbottle.com/ |
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2. Divorce Solicitor / Soho / London / UK
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With more and more heterosexual couples choosing not to marry but to share a life and a home together and with gay men and lesbians presently unable to enter into a form of ?marriage? carrying legal recognition, an agreement setting out each person?s rights and obligations in respect of the shared home for example is useful particularly where one party is moving into a property already owned by the other. Such agreements can deal with how the living costs are met and how any assets acquired together during the relationship/cohabitation are disposed of in the event of a separation.
A cohabitation contract/living together agreement freely entered into (with the benefit of legal advice) and where the parties intended to be legally bound by its terms may well be enforceable by the Courts (provided there is no provision for or reference to providing sexual services Sutton ?v- Mischon De Reya and Gawor & Co (2003) FLR 2004, High Court).
A cohabitation contract/living together agreement should be prepared as a deed in order for it to be binding.
The agreement should deal with who owns the property in which the couple are to live and how any mortgage repayments are to be funded. Where the property is held in only one of their names the parties need to consider whether contributions by the other towards the mortgage or indeed towards the cost of any major repairs will enable the non-owing partner to acquire a share in the property and if so the proposed share should be set out. The agreement may need to cover a situation whereby the non-owning partner makes capital contributions to the property in terms of funding the cost of extensive works of renovation or refurbishment or perhaps the cost of the building of an extension. How will this affect the beneficial ownership of the property?
David Josiah-Lake completed his law degree in 1989, before graduating in 1990 from the Guildford School of Law with Honours. His training then took him Chelmsford and two years as an articled clerk/trainee solicitor with Gepp and Sons, the largest solicitors practice in Essex, where he developed an interest in and a flair for family law work.
Since being admitted as a solicitor in 1992, David has chosen to specialise in all areas of family/divorce and children law, concentrating more heavily, however, on ancillary relief/family finance and co-habitation issues since 1996. Between January 1993 and June 1998, David was employed as a senior solicitor in the family law department of Cole and Cole (now Morgan Cole) in Oxford, during which time he sat on the advisory committees for both a drop-in centre for young single mothers and the Ethnic Minority Business Service.
David moved to London in June 1998 to join Fisher Meredith. Having spent almost 6 years (the last four of which as a Partner) with Fisher Meredith, in Decmber 2003 David determined that the time was right to take on a fresh challenge - to move on and go it alone. On April 16th 2004 David said goodbye to Fisher Meredith, ready to open a new chapter in his career - the task of setting up and running Josiah-Lake Solicitors. |
| http://www.josiah-lake.com/ |
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| 3. BD Laddie Solicitors
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If the relationship with your partner starts to break down, we provide practical advice on the key issues of divorce, separation, your children and your financial position.
Our approach is firm and pro-active as well as innovative.
One partner is a member of the Solicitors Family Law Association and our service is based firmly on his experience of resolving the delicate issues involved in family matters.
Where appropriate, we work closely with accountants on the financial issues and are recognised as having an excellent understanding of the commercial issues associated with family matters.
Client service is at the core of the partnership. We pride ourselves on providing the standard of personal service that ensures each client returns to us the next time they need legal advice in their business or private life. Our experience and range of expertise ensures we can handle most legal problems they will face. Satisfied clients also provide recommendations that are essential to the continued development of our practice. |
| http://www.bdladdie.co.uk/ |
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| 4. Payne Hicks Beach
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With a breadth of experience and specialist skills in all aspects of what has become an increasingly complex and challenging area of the law, Payne Hicks Beach is regarded as one of the country's leading family law firms.
Accustomed to dealing with financially complex and sensitive circumstances, often involving an international element, the Firm has a reputation for delivering a premier service while guaranteeing our clients' discretion and confidentiality.
Members of the department belong to Resolution, The International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the head of the department sits at the Principal Registry of the Family Division as a Deputy District Judge. Through these and other sources we are able when necessary to call upon advice and assistance from many practitioners and other professionals world-wide.
Whether advising in the context of divorce or separation we recognise and understand the level of stress and emotional trauma that accompanies the breakdown of a marriage. Our approach is to advise and assist in a sympathetic but objective manner. We are sensitive to the very personal issues involved and are able to recommend suitably qualified professional counsellors/mediators, where appropriate.
We understand that as society has become increasingly international in its outlook relationships now reflect this. This may lead to a potential choice of divorce jurisdiction which in turn may have serious consequences in relation to financial provision. We have the experience and expertise to advise the international family client. |
| http://www.paynehicksbeach.co.uk/ |
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| 5. Manches LLP - Family Law
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The Manches family department prides itself on offering the highest quality of service to clients, founded on the experience and talent of outstanding partners and assistants who are recognised as the leading specialists in their field. Sound judgement, formidable negotiating skills and meticulous care mean that Manches achieves high levels of settlement and client satisfaction.
Divorce is a difficult and stressful time. The following pages briefly explain the legal process. They are not designed to replace the need for legal advice, but they should make it easier for you to understand the advice which you will receive, the steps which may be taken, and how the different elements of the divorce process fit together. In addition to legal advice, you may need emotional support. Your lawyer will be able to suggest organisations and/or individuals who can provide the support you need during this difficult time. |
| http://www.manches.com/ |
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| 6. BurtonWoods Solicitors
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Family and Cohabitation matters on which we advise:
? Divorce
? Relationship breakdown
? Property and financial disputes
? Same-sex couples
Children
? Contact and residence applications
? Parental responsibility agreements
? Same-sex parenting issues
? Financial applications
BurtonWoods is a niche practice conveniently situated in Bloomsbury, central London.
We offer you clear and constructive advice to help you resolve the legal issues which may arise at key stages of your life.
We take an all-round approach to our work with clients, moving beyond the resolution of the immediate legal problem to analysing possible future issues through our legal health check. This enables us to advise you on all forms of protection and advantage that the law can provide for you, your family and your dependants.
Your affairs will be handled by an experienced solicitor of the firm in every case, aided by our able, highly qualified and dedicated support team. We understand the frustrations and anxieties of involvement in any legal transaction
and aim to minimise worry for you where we can. |
| http://www.burtonwoods.com/ |
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| 7. Clintons
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Family law is a specialist practice area within Clintons and is represented by leading partners with considerable experience in their field. Whilst many of Clintons' clients are high-profile public figures, in Family Law we represent a broader range of people from all walks of life.
We are noted for our innovative approach in developing solutions to difficult problems, carefully tailored to suit individual needs or issues. We ensure a client is fully informed and in control of their case.
Above all we appreciate that every case is different. Every client is an individual. We will provide the highest standards of professional representation whilst being entirely supportive during a difficult time. |
| http://www.clintons.co.uk/ |
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| 8. Alexiou Fisher Philipps, Divorce and Family Law Solicitors
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Areas of Work:
Pre-marital agreements
Divorce, nullity and judicial separation
Financial proceedings arising on divorce, nullity or judicial separation, including complex financial cases and those with international aspects
Injunctions to prevent dissipation of assets
Investigation of trusts, privately owned companies and pension assets
Financial agreements on separation without divorce
Cohabitation agreements and property disputes between cohabiting couples on separation
Resolution of problems relating to children, including residence (custody), contact (access) and specific parenting issues
Applications to remove a child from the UK permanently
International child abduction
Domestic violence injunctions between married and
unmarried couples and their children
Enforcement of orders made in family proceedings
We are committed to promoting a constructive approach to family disputes, and members of the firm belong to Resolution, formerly the Solicitors of Family Law Association (SFLA), and adopt the Resolution Code of Practice. The Code of Practice aims to minimise areas of conflict between separating couples and to resolve disputes in a dignified manner in the best interests of the family. However, protecting the interests of our clients is our first priority and where necessary we will take immediate and firm action to safeguard those interests. |
| http://www.afp-law.co.uk/ |
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| 9. Kidd Rapinet: English Solicitors
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Our family services range from divorce and its financial implications to advice on matters that include an international element.
The breakdown of human relationships causes many problems, some of which are of a legal nature. Our family law specialists are experienced in dealing with those legal problems, and many of them have been appointed to the Law Society Family Law Panel. This means that they have been recognised as experts in Family Law.
We believe that an early settlement by skilled negotiation is desirable. Litigation should be viewed as a last resort, with an eye on the budget. But we are not slow in taking court proceedings where necessary. Our clients best interests, and particularly those of their children, are always paramount.
Public funding is available to those who are eligible. A number of our offices are franchised by the Legal Services Commission. This means that we have passed strict quality control tests to ensure that our service is of a consistently high standard. |
| http://www.kiddrapinet.co.uk/ |
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| 10. Radcliffes LeBrasseur
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RadcliffesLeBrasseur Family Law Department has for many years advised on matters which are often highly-sensitive matrimonial and family-related problems.
Our overriding priority is to listen to all of the issues in your case and explore the best way of resolving your problems and achieving your aims, either by going to court or through negotiation and conciliation.
Of course, the outcome of court proceedings can have serious financial implications and one of our main objectives is to protect your position. The solicitors in the department are members of the Solicitors Family Law Association, a national body specialising in family law and committed to a conciliatory, constructive and cost effective approach.
We also have specialist tax, trust and pensions lawyers who can advise on the financial aspects arising out of separation or divorce, often a complicated area particularly where offshore assets and overseas jurisdictions are involved.
We recognise that clients? needs for legal services do not always fit within pre-selected categories. Our structure and organisation enables us to provide integrated teams of lawyers to match a client?s needs and provide them with the full legal service. Each team is led by a dedicated client partner, responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality services to each client.
Our head office is in Westminster. We have further offices in the important regional centres of Leeds and Cardiff.
RadcliffesLeBrasseur is accredited to the Law Society quality assurance standard, ?Lexcel?. No other quality assurance measure is as targeted to the provision of legal services. |
| http://www.rlb-law.com/ |
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