Chambers UK 2020 recognises “strong family boutique” and “good value for an expert service” LMP as leading Family/Matrimonial firm

The recently-launched directory Chambers UK Guide has ranked Levison Meltzer Pigott (LMP) once again as one of London's leading Family practices.

This is what the researchers concluded:

What the team is known for: Strong family boutique servicing clients across the spectrum of private family law, with particular expertise in high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes involving asset tracing. Fields significant experience in divorce disputes with trust complications. Has valuable experience in prenuptial agreements. Offers notable strength in private children issues, including those with an international element.

Strengths A source comments: "They offer exceptionally good value for an expert service."

Notable practitioners

Alison Hayes is particularly respected for her work in financial disputes with offshore trust structures. Her cross-border practice also covers contentious consent orders and matters with parallel criminal proceedings. Interviewees note that "she thinks thoroughly about her clients’ long-term interests and offers a personal touch with her approach and attitude."

Alistair Myles acts on international leave to remove and maintenance disputes, offering additional expertise in cases involving multi-jurisdictional tax and trust issues.

Jeremy Levison has an impressive reputation for his vast experience in divorce proceedings. His recent caseload includes nuptial agreement issues and multi-jurisdictional matters involving significant trust and tax structures. "Mr Levison was utterly brilliant in the way that he handled my needs and aspirations," reports a source. "The way he kept all the complexities balanced was beyond belief."

Julian Ribet offers impressive expertise in international matters involving assets across multiple jurisdictions, including Europe, the US and South America.

Simon Pigott frequently acts for high net worth individuals in jurisdiction disputes and cases involving large-scale assets. He has additional strength in challenges to prenuptial agreements. Interviewees state: "He's a polished litigator who is extremely experienced and a force to be reckoned with. He's tough, strategic and knows when to fight and when to find another avenue that's perhaps less confrontational."