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Levison Meltzer Pigott

Levison Meltzer Pigott is ‘a small but perfectly formed boutique firm in central London’, which is ’known for the quality of its partners and associates and punching above its weight‘. The group's work includes complex financial matters, including international assets, trust structures, and jurisdictional disputes. Co-founder and team head Simon Pigott has a notable mediation practice; along with Jeremy Levison , the pair are praised as ’titans of family law’. Kate Stovold specialises in financial claims, including those with international elements, and is experienced in nuptial agreements. International work is also an area of expertise for Benjamin Stowe, who is ‘tenacious, hungry and unafraid to give the right advice’.

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‘They have a team of extremely experienced, empathetic and punchy solicitors, who drive a hard bargain in negotiations with a keen eye to the likely outcome at a final hearing.’
‘Levison Meltzer Pigott is the epitome of a brilliant boutique firm. Under the guidance of Jeremy Levison and Simon Pigott, the firm has a wonderful stable of brilliant partners and juniors, all of whom work hard to achieve brilliant results.’
'Benjamin Stowe is tenacious, hungry and unafraid to give the right advice. He handles tricky clients, counsel and opponents well and is wonderfully fair minded.'
'Natasha Methven is everything you want in a solicitor. She really cares and has a complete handle on a case. Her star will rise.’
‘Jeremy Levison and Simon Pigott are two titans of family law. Their experience is almost unmatched in the industry and they are so good at what they do.'
‘LMP are a small but perfectly formed boutique firm in central London, who are known for the quality of their partners and associates and punching above their weight in terms of work.’
'Kate Stovold is a partner who punches well above her weight in terms of the quality of work she does and the way she deals with her cases. She is shrewd, has great tactical instincts but is compassionate and always striving for the best for her clients.'
‘Lucy Hoare is a committed and talented solicitor. Goes above and beyond.’

Work highlights

Acted for the applicant husband (a non-sanctioned Russian) in contested financial remedy proceedings reserved in the High Court.
Rrepresented the husband in a case in relation to an application made by a former wife to appeal out of time against a consent order made post-divorce in relation to periodical payments and his cross-application to strike out her claim.

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