Sinclair Gibson LLP‘s family department combines the ’advantages of a specialist boutique firm‘ with ’the advantage of being part of a larger firm offering useful, cross-over expertise’. Kathryn Peat co-heads the team, and stands out for her ‘experience and judgment’ practicing across children and finance matters as both a lawyer and arbitrator. Co-head James Copson ‘is the go-to lawyer for complicated cases’ involving international elements and pensions advice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Every person involved at Sinclair Gibson is extremely polite, efficient, prompt and knowledgeable in their individual field.'

  • ‘Kathryn Peate is a consummate and very experienced professional who I would describe as a 'legal family law rock' perfect for clients wanting a kind, firm and wise family lawyer.’

  • ‘James Copson is one of the best technical lawyers in the profession. He can turn his hand to any sort of case which comes his way.’

  • ‘Xanthy Papageorgiou is an excellent technical lawyer. Superb on the detail, she identifies issues swiftly and comes up with creative solutions. She is a great team player.’

  • ‘Kathryn Peat is intelligent, tough and has "street smarts". She is extremely hard-working and has the ability to focus on what is important. She knows when to be forceful and when to be subtle.'

  • ‘The team offer many of the advantages of a specialist boutique firm, in terms of personal client care and availability, with the advantage of being part of a larger firm offering useful, cross-over expertise.'

  • ‘Kathryn Peat stands out for the experience and judgment she brings to all her cases. She listens carefully to her client's needs before guiding them in the right direction.'

  • ‘James Copson is the go-to lawyer for complicated cases. A world expert on tax and the intricacies of cross-border cases involving finances and children. He has a formidable mind.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kathryn Peat, James Copson

Other key lawyers

Xanthy Papageorgiou, Darren Hark