"In White [2000] the House of Lords confirmed that the work of the ‘breadwinner’ and the ‘homemaker’ during a marriage should be treated equally upon divorce; reliance on which spouse owns an asset risks discrimination. In Miller/McFarlane [2006] the ‘sharing’ principle was established. In Standish the Supreme Court will confirm when, if ever, assets generated outside of a marriage can be shared."
Lucy Stewart-Gould (Second Partner for Mr Standish)Divorce and Family
"For those who have amassed high levels of wealth, an understanding as to when their assets will be shared on divorce, and when they will not, is a priority. It is an area which regularly results in divorce disputes running into the tens of millions and beyond. Standish represents the critical next phase in the development of the law relating to asset division on divorce, a subject that impacts couples across England and Wales where around 40% of marriages end in divorce. We welcome the opportunity to progress this critical area with the Supreme Court."
Sam Longworth (Lead Partner for Mr Standish)Divorce and Family
"The team are highly sought after by ultra-high net worth individuals to advise on complex financial and children matters."
ChambersDivorce and Family
"This impressive team handles a broad range of work, including international divorces, marital wealth disputes and private law matters concerning children."
ChambersDivorce and Family
"This is undoubtedly the premier family law team in the country"
The Legal 500Divorce and Family
"Quick to grasp issues arising from complex trust issues in divorce proceedings and incisive and robust advice resulting in satisfactory outcome with full protection of trust assets. Immediate attention and access on all occasions with very thorough and methodical approach to disclosure requirements and presentation of information."
The Legal 500Divorce and Family
"I found the firm to be, in a word, brilliant. Their case management was superb, their legal analysis first rate, and the overall service that they provided to the client absolutely impeccable."
The Legal 500Divorce and Family
"It's a brilliant team of lawyers all of whom play their part in providing clients with a Rolls-Royce service."
ChambersDivorce and Family
"A respected figure in the market... offers a deep knowledge of matrimonial finance issues. Sources regard him as very bright, enthusiastic and able"
ChambersDivorce and Family
"A clear thinker, tenacious and resourceful"
ChambersDivorce and Family
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