Practice covers all issues of Family Law, with a particular emphasis on matrimonial finance, Schedule 1 cases and TLATA actions, often involving substantial and complex assets spread over various jurisdictions. He has a particular interest in company and trust issues, matters involving disputes over chattels, issues concerning the validity and recognition of marriages and disputes with a religious element to them, particularly the Get and issues concerning Islamic marriage. Reported cases include Akhter v Khan and the Attorney General [2019] 1 FLR 575; Alireza v Radwan [2018] 2 FLR 1333, K v K (nullity: bigamous marriage) [2017] 2 FLR 1055, NR v AB [2017] 1 LR 1030, Montalto v Popat and others [2016] EWHC 810 (Ch), P v P (variation of post-nuptial settlement) [2016] 1 FLR 537 and Mann v Mann [2014] 2 FLR 928.
University College School, London; University of Bristol (1998 BA Hons); City University (2000 CPE/PgDL); Inns of Court School of Law (2001 BVC).
London Bar
Max Lewis –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Max has superb judgement and does not hesitate to give sensible, pragmatic advice. He is kind to clients and not afraid to assert arguments articulately and clearly.’