Dealing with high-value financial provision cases and pre and post-nuptial agreements, Hay & Kilner often handle complex cases involving assets including trusts, companies, pensions, property portfolios, digital assets, and cryptocurrencies, combining the ‘firepower of a large corporate firm, with the approachability and human touch of a boutique service’. The department is co-led by Christian Butler, who specialises in disputes arising from divorce and separation, and Kerry Kelso, who was recently promoted to partner and emphasises private children work and care proceedings. The ’talented and personable’ Louisa Bestford and ‘calm and accomplished’ Fiona Ryans are recommended for a wide range of family matters. Nicola Matthews retired in April 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Christian Butler is very approachable to clients and manages his clients very well. He is a good strategist and good to work with in partnership on difficult cases. His support workers have always been first-class.’
‘Hay and Kilner have effortlessly combined the firepower of a large corporate firm, with the approachability and human touch of a boutique service. Their presence and quality within the marketplace inspire confidence in those they represent and their high-level legal advice ensures that their cases are incredibly well-prepared.’