Hanne & Co’s family team, led by Emma Baillie, regularly advises on cases involving business structures, trusts, and pre-acquired and inherited wealth. They also assist with maintenance claims, third-party and intervenor disputes, and applications following overseas divorces. Baillie is a Resolution-accredited specialist in complex financial and property issues affecting high-income households. Elinor Feeny’s broad practice includes advising on matters relating to domestic abuse, cohabitation disputes, and nuptial agreements.
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- ‘Bianca Martin, the solicitor who handled my case, was outstanding. What made her different from others I approached was her balance of empathy and realism. She didn’t offer false hope, but instead gave clear, honest guidance that helped me make informed decisions. Her legal knowledge was obvious from the outset, but just as valuable was her ability to make complex issues understandable and manageable.'
- ‘Henry Dawson is an outstanding associate who will no doubt become a partner shortly. He can manage his own cases and has strong strategy as well as good technical knowledge.’
Work highlights
Acting on a four-day High Court hearing relating to a British/Pakistani couple with questions on the validity of their Pakistani divorce and contestation of the jurisdiction of the English court.
Practice head
Emma Baillie
Other key lawyers
Elinor Feeny; Andrew Spearman; Hazel Kent; Sapphira Gold; Helen Mead; Sophie Sibley; Bianca Martin; Henry Dawson; Anna Gowen