England - London • Private client
At Burges Salmon LLP, clients are impressed by 'the cohesion of the team under the impeccable leadership of Sarah Hoskinson’. The family law group is best known for its work on complex financial settlements following relationship breakdowns and divorce proceedings. The nimble team frequently handles very high-value cases nationally and internationally, and its work is focused on complex financial settlements and asset restructuring for wealthy individuals. Richard Handel is a key member of the London offering and he advises clients on arrangements for children, as well as on complicated financial arrangements which often have international elements.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Sarah Hoskinson is more than a match for any other top tier solicitor in London, as well as the dynamic leader of the firm's peerless operation in the South West.'
‘Burges Salmon is a national firm with particularly strong roots in London and Bristol, and the quality of the individuals is high.'
‘Richard Handel is an excellent black-letter lawyer with exceptional technical skills and judgment.'
‘Burges Salmon's family law presence in London is increasing and they are respected by their peers. Richard Handel is extremely well liked and an impressive operator.'
‘Super team who are the go-to people for complicated, cross-jurisdictional pension cases. Sarah Hoskinson is amazing. Incredible depth of knowledge, especially in complicated pension matters. She is the person you want on your side to guide and inform you to achieve the desired outcome.'
‘Sarah Hoskinson is fiercely bright and highly technical. There is nothing Sarah does not know about pensions! She is a tough opponent but always constructive and sensible. She is instructed on many complex big money cases and handles them superbly.'
‘Sarah Hoskinson and Richard Handel are very straight talking and, whilst fighting for their clients, not aggressive and always looking for a way to settle if at all possible. Hannah Petherick is sensible, strategic and a pleasure to deal with.'
‘Mary Gaskins is a standout lawyer. She has a superb legal mind with great attention to detail. She understands the key issues in a case which enables her to see the answer to a case early on. She is an asset on any case.’
Leading individuals
Financial settlements on divorce, dealing with complex asset cases and international family law issues. Also advises on pre and post marital agreements, including those involving multiple jurisdictions and other asset protection issues. Specialist in pensions on divorce.
Next Generation Partners
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarah Hoskinson