Vaitilingam Kay

We are a leading specialist boutique family law practice based in central London. Since the firm was founded in 2014 it has gone from strength to strength expanding from the two founding partners to a firm of six partners, three senior associates and three members of support staff. Despite growing in size, the firm remains intimate and holds a reputation for discretion and integrity, a matter of utmost importance for those in the public eye.

Our founding partners are recognised leaders in family law with a reputation for working with HNW/UHNW individuals and public figures. In addition to the wealth of experience across the firm, we hold a wide network of experts including forensic accountants, tax specialists and international lawyers enabling us to provide bespoke and tailored solutions and comprehensive analysis of complicated financial situations.

We frequently advise international clients on cross-border issues, and we have established connections with family lawyers across the globe. Joe Vaitilingam is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

The team regularly advises on HNW/UHNW financial cases with complexity including those with novel points of law, pre-acquired and inherited wealth, international elements, global asset portfolios, hidden assets and trust/ company structures. We also have expertise in Part III claims (unlocking the powers of the court to make financial orders after an overseas divorce).

We have a strong reputation for dealing with some of the most complex and unusual private children matters. Our team has expertise in high conflict matters involving parental alienation, emotional and physical harm and coercively controlling relationships. In addition, we are regularly instructed in applications to remove from the jurisdiction (‘leave to remove’) and disputes relating to financial provision for children outside of marriage and same sex parenting.

We regularly draft and provide advice on pre and post nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements for both domestic and international clients.

Main areas of practice: Vaitilingam Kay offers expertise across all areas of family law.

Both Anne Kay and Joe Vaitilingam are committed mediators and proponents of alternative dispute resolution. Joe is a trained arbitrator.

International: Joe Vaitilingam is a Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.