Stephens Scown LLP‘s family team is well-versed in both children and finance issues, fielding expertise in matters ranging from financial settlements in divorces and pre-nuptial agreements to complex public and private child and care work. Practice head Andrew Barton routinely advises on cross-border family finance matters and is noted for his ability to advise on financial settlements involving corporate, pension, and inherited wealth assets, while Sarah Atkinson is experienced in private FDRs and arbitration in the context of divorce proceedings. Mark Smith advises on children and care issues, including domestic abuse and relocation issues, and Thea Bennun handles financial remedy cases involving military pensions and family business assets. International family finance expert Lizzie Smith joined the newly opened Taunton office in November 2023 from Irwin Mitchell.
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‘The team at Stephens Scown are friendly and approachable. They are good at maintaining communication and ensuring that matters are handled efficiently. ’
‘The individuals really care about the work that they undertake and results from their clients. They put real time and effort into achieving the best outcome possible, while giving realistic advice when prospects are difficult. One gets the sense that they are really invested in the outcome of proceedings for clients and this shows up the quality of work done. ’