Kathryn Peat steers the family practice at Sinclair Gibson LLP, which is expert in divorce and financial remedy work involving businesses, trusts, pensions, and offshore entities. Peat brings decades of experience as a recorder in financial cases and is also a qualified arbitrator. The team also advises on wealth preservation, preparing intricate pre- and postnuptial agreements, as well as cohabitation arrangements. Xanthy Papageorgiou, a mediator, handles financial remedy matters that often feature business structures, interveners, and capacity issues, and also acts on TOLATA disputes. Darren Hark has particular expertise in cases involving private equity structures and nuptial agreements. James Copson retired from practice in June 2024.
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- ‘Sinclair Gibson's family team has an exceptional reputation as a department that not only deals with High Net Worth financial and Children Act matters, but sets itself apart from other firms with their expertise in complex trusts and tax matters.’
- ‘Kathryn Peat is perhaps the best senior family lawyer currently operating. Practically perfect in every way.’
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Kathryn Peat
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Xanthy Papageorgiou
Darren Hark