Jointly chaired by Anna Worwood and James Stewart, the team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP has been praised as the ‘best family law team in London and beyond’. It is well-regarded for its international family law capabilities and the group routinely advises on mandates involving choice of jurisdiction, child relocation, child abduction, and cross-border enforcements. Elizabeth Carson drives the team’s US offering, focusing on the needs of high-net-worth individuals with a US connection. Rebecca Carlyon is highly experienced in drafting post and pre-nuptial agreements, both domestic and international, and in resolving issues between unmarried couples. Amanda Andrews is sought after for her work on high-value matrimonial finance and complex children cases. Tammy Knox has an excellent reputation for her work with high-net-worth individuals in private law children proceedings, and other notable members of the ’incredible team‘ include Jane Craig, Linzi Bull, who acts for many high-net-worth members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and Amy Fox, who was recently promoted to the partnership.
Testimonials
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‘PMC have a first-class family department headed by the unique James Stewart. He is their rain maker. They are also notable for the high level of associates they attract who are unbeatable.'
'I have been very impressed by Anna Worwood and by James Stewart. There are a number of brilliant junior partners as well as real strength and depth across the team of associates. I'm seriously impressed.'
‘This is the best family law team in London. The firm also has a strong private client offering allowing it to draw on other legal disciplines where necessary to serve their divorcing and family team clients.'
‘James Stewart attracts work of the highest calibre. He runs his cases impeccably and has instinctive first-class judgment. He should never be underestimated.'
- 'I hugely rate Elizabeth Carson who is calm under fire, extremely intelligent, and has a wonderful manner with her clients.'
- 'Amy Fox is also an excellent new young partner having been recently promoted. She has excellent judgment.'
‘James Stewart is a firm favourite. He has a knack for being able to get along with anyone from any walk of life, from any cultural background, any age or gender, whatever the case may be. He is exceptionally good at financial remedies work, particularly cases with an international dimension and always makes sure the best juniors are working with him on his cases.'
‘One of the leading family teams in the country. They are at the vanguard of family law cases, dealing with some of the most cutting-edge cases in the last decade.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anna Worwood, James Stewart