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The creation and breakdown of relationships and families has never been more challenging and complex. With divorce rates at an all time high and ‘big money’ separations tempting fodder for the national media, it is no surprise that those going through any relationship matters need the support of strong and empathetic advisors.
Schillings specialises particularly in advising high net worth and high profile individuals in all aspects of family life including cohabitation, civil partnerships, separation, matters relating to the protection of children, divorce and relationship breakdown. We apply our pre-eminent experience in media and reputation management to ensure that damaging press coverage does not make coping with family disputes more difficult.
When a relationship breaks down the consequences for those involved will often include stress, insecurity and financial changes. Emotions are likely to be running high but Schillings ensures that important decisions with long-term consequences are made quickly to protect the parties’ interests and those of any children involved.
Financial upheaval is a feature of most relationship breakdowns. Increasingly the Schillings team handles this upheaval across several jurisdictions successfully navigating complex legal and cultural clashes where significant wealth and intricate financial issues are involved.
The team’s reputation in the family field was confirmed in 2002 when its client Shan Lambert was awarded a ground breaking £10m divorce settlement and ended discrimination against wives in big money divorce. This decision ended discrimination in financial relief proceedings as it was the first time a woman gained 50% of the assets of her marriage in a big money divorce.
Schillings assists both married and unmarried individuals in all areas of family law, procedure and practicalities. Whilst always handling matters sensitively the team recognises that at a time when clients may be feeling vulnerable and isolated they appreciate Schillings’ robust, forensic and tactically astute approach.
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