International Family Law

In a world where people travel, work and live in many different countries, we increasingly encounter issues with international angles when couples separate. We are adept at dealing with financial settlements where some or all assets may be located overseas.

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Our international experience

A number of our offices are in cities where there is an ‘international community’, with couples often moving to other countries for a variety of reasons, but typically education or work. We also have extensive experience of advising parents who are separating where one may wish to relocate overseas with their children, but the other parent does not agree.

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Our experience with international finances

Often, we help individuals living in cities such as Cambridge, Oxford or London who have moved from another country for work or education. Along the way they have acquired assets, such as homes or pensions in other countries, that need to be dealt with when considering a financial settlement. Often this involves the valuation of such assets, the tax implications of any changes in ownership and sometimes even locating them. We work with specialist accountants, valuers and agencies to assist in this.

We also assist with couples who have divorced in another country but not yet reached a financial settlement, and those who are based overseas but whose spouses have commenced court proceedings in the UK.

Arrangements for children

 

Arrangements for children can be complicated, and sometimes more so when one parent wants to live in another country. A child cannot be relocated without the permission of both parents and in circumstances where those parents cannot agree future arrangements for the children, an application to court will need to be made.

This will include a detailed assessment of any proposed living arrangements both overseas and those if the children remain in England and Wales. These proceedings are often complex, fraught with emotion and sometimes urgent, if there is a possibility of abduction. Our team of experts have considerable experience and will be able to guide you from the beginning as to how best to navigate this complicated area of law.

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Legal 500 2026 – Top Tier Firm

Legal 500 2026 – Top Tier Firm

The British Family Law Awards 2024 Finalist – Family Law Team of The Year

The British Family Law Awards 2024 Finalist – Family Law Team of The Year

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Hear what our clients say about us

Special thanks to Shereen Chohan at family law. Such an amazing person who did tremendously well in my case. Highly recommended.

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The feeling knowing I have stability back and can now rebuild mine and my daughter’s future is more than I can describe.

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Richard Scott provides clear, thorough advice and is knowledgeable as to all aspects of family law work.

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I largely dealt with Danielle Bentley, who was the solicitor with conduct of my matter. The difference between her approach and others seems to be a focus on not only the legal requirements of my matter, but also a clear focus on practical consequences of decisions that were made during the case.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

The family department are one of the leading teams in the Thames Valley area. Both Kate Grant and Danielle Bentley are technically brilliant whilst all the time delivering sensible and pragmatic advice for their clients.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

Gwenllian Reeves is an associate and is already a brilliant lawyer. She no doubt has a bright future and already has a great reputation in the industry. She combines a friendly and supportive manner with the expertise needed to represent clients to the highest standards.

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James Osborne is a dedicated solicitor who is devastatingly good. I have had multiple cases where both sides of a case have rushed to try and instruct him first.

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Andrew Morris is a formidable lawyer who is prepared to give robust advice while still fighting his client’s corner. He works hard to get the best outcomes for clients.

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James Grigg is urbane, practical and very sensible. Carolyn Green is sensible and very experienced. James Shorrock is one of the best juniors in the country.

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Harrison Clark Rickerbys took an assertive approach to managing my divorce process and were proactive at every turn. The process was more complicated than expected but, nevertheless, they guided me through the process, putting me in touch with external stakeholders to assist where necessary.

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Victoria Fellows is amazing. Superb with clients, incredibly knowledgeable, tactically savvy and exceptional to work with. Hannah Nicholls is wonderful; extremely bright, totally unflappable, and radiates the type of warmth that builds trust with clients effortlessly.

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I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your excellent representation at court. Your professionalism, preparation, and dedication throughout the case were evident, and I truly appreciate the care with which you presented my position.

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