Silvia Devecchi

Mishcon Private - Family

Silvia is a Managing Associate in the Family Team in the Private department.

Silvia advises on all aspects of family law, including financial relief, divorce and dissolution proceedings, and children matters.

Silvia has worked on numerous high-value cases, and is experienced in issues such as non-matrimonial property, the valuation of business assets and multi-jurisdictional assets. Silvia advises on cases with international elements, matters involving multiple trusts and various company structures, issues of serious non-disclosure, and cases involving nuptial agreements.

Silvia frequently acts for parents in applications under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989, including those featuring non-compliance and enforcement, and has built a substantial practice in international cases, dealing with issues of Schedule 1, relocation, child abduction and jurisdiction.

A native Italian speaker, Silvia has assisted Italian clients in numerous high value and complex matters, including cross-jurisdictional disputes.