With a presence spanning Bristol and London, the team at Burges Salmon LLP is very active in financial matters, standing out for its ability to advise on high-value prenuptial agreements and represent clients in financial remedy proceedings, with a particular penchant for acting in private FDRs. The team regularly collaborates with the firm’s private wealth practice to advise high net-worth individuals with business assets, landed estates, and/or assets in multiple jurisdictions on asset protection matters and marital property regimes. Practice head Sarah Hoskinson is noted for her ability to negotiate complex financial settlements involving international assets, while Alison Hawes routinely handles financial settlements involving agricultural estates and family businesses. Hannah Petherick is highly regarded for her expertise in private children law matters.
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‘The Burges Salmon family team is effective, cohesive and rightly respected across the board.’
‘Sarah Hoskinson is extremely numerate, extremely sensible, extremely effective.’
‘A top firm near the top of the tree. Limitless resources and no expense spared.’
‘Alison Hawes is one of Bristol's best known practitioners in the field. Hannah Petherick provides outstanding support and can handle pretty much anything- however tricky the case or client.’
‘Beyond any doubt the stellar outfit in the South West. They are a seriously impressive cohort of solicitors who have a culture of quality service and attention to detail. They really do go the extra mile for their clients.’
‘Hannah Petherick has a really impressive knowledge of her cases. Independent thinking and a superb client care. Chris Salter is really bright and thoughtful. More experienced and intuitive than his years might indicate. Richard Handel is empathetic, patient and an exceptional mind. ’
‘Real strength in depth and a team of experts at every level. Without doubt one of the leading firms in the South West and the go-to firm for sophisticated clients.’
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Hannah Petherick
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Sarah Hoskinson
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Alison Hawes; Richard Handel; Hannah Petherick; Carrie Stoneham; Michael Finnegan; Chris Salter