Vaitilingam Kay is ‘an undeniably exceptional law firm’, led and co-founded by Joe Vaitilingam and Anne Kay. As ‘one of the very best and most intelligent lawyers in London’, Vaitilingam is a go-to for work relating to nuptial agreements and trust assets. Kay is ’absolutely second-to-none‘ in both complex children and financial matters, with additional mediation expertise. The firm has standout experience in cases involving domestic abuse, a key area of expertise for Sara Wychrij, and the ’magnificent‘ Kate Barnett has particular strength in jurisdictional disputes.

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  • ‘Vaitilingam Kay is an undeniably exceptional law firm. The struggles of my complex divorce were handled with great professionalism alongside precise and understandable legal guidance.'

  • ‘Joe Vaitilingam and Kate Barnett, both partners who did exceptional work regarding my highly complex case, in other words my dream team. They made an extremely draining and difficult time seem much easier and smoother than I would have anticipated.’

  • ‘The firm is one of the very best of London's boutique law firms. I could not rate this firm highly enough. An amazing team who do absolutely everything they can to ensure the very best outcomes for their clients.'

  • ‘Joe Vaitilingam is one of the very best and most intelligent lawyers in London. He is enormously intelligent and famously nice. His judgement is legendary.'

  • 'Kate Barnett is a magnificent solicitor. She is super intelligent and confident and her clients always have 100% confidence in her. She is a ferocious negotiator and seriously good litigator. She writes letters which literally win cases.'
  • 'Thomas Duggins is a very bright man with an charming personality. He brings a breath of realistic fresh air to his cases and his clients adore him for it.’
  • ‘Vaitilingam Kay boasts a top-flight team, with the efficiency of a boutique firm. Its outstanding reputation is well deserved. VK are at the top of their game. ’

  • ‘Anne Kay is excellent. Absolutely second-to-none.'

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joe Vaitilingam, Anne Kay

Other key lawyers

Sara Wychrij, Kathryn Cassells, Thomas Pavey, Kate Barnett, Thomas Duggins