Top divorce lawyers in Wales
Our top divorce lawyers have a wealth of knowledge and experience, offering various specialisms to support clients’ individual needs. By completing the above filters, you will be provided with an indicative list of our lawyers that can serve clients in Wales and would be most appropriate for your case.
It should be noted that this list is only a guide and once contacted by one of our highly trained Client Relations Specialists, the most appropriate lawyer will be allocated to you, taking into account your specific circumstances and particular needs.
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Senior Director - Divorce & Family Law
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
Georgina Hamblin is a "top divorce lawyer" (ITV News) who is “widely regarded as one of the best divorce lawyers in the country” (Marie Claire).
Georgina has particular expertise in high-value multi-jurisdictional divorce cases and jurisdictional disputes as well as cases involving family trusts and pre-acquired wealth. Since qualification, she has regularly represented high-profile business men and women, entrepreneurs, art and antique dealers and other high net worth individuals.
Enquire about a free consultation with Georgina Hamblin
“ONE OF THE BEST DIVORCE LAWYERS IN THE COUNTRY.”
Marie Claire
Senior Director — Divorce & Family Law
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
Simon McKirgan is Senior Director at Vardags and a top international divorce lawyer, with experience in representing individuals or their spouses/partners from commercial, City, banking, investment, media, entertainment and sporting sectors, and entrepreneurs.
Simon specialises in high and ultra-high-net-worth divorce and financial disputes often involving complex jurisdictional issues, and separation and cohabitation disputes and private children proceedings, including international relocation. He has a wealth of experience in handling celebrities and the sensitivities around their cases.
Enquire about a free consultation with Simon McKirgan
“[SIMON MCKIRGAN IS] IMMENSELY SKILLED AND WORKS FORMIDABLY HARD.”
Legal 500
Senior Director - Divorce & Family Law
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
The "ferociously bright" (Legal 500) Emma Gill specialises in divorce and matrimonial finance.
She is known for her legal insight, dedication and tireless attitude to securing her clientele the very best possible outcome. She regularly acts for the best and brightest entrepreneurs, business men and women, professionals and sports personalities. Her clients come to her for her creative, practical, no nonsense advice.
Enquire about a free consultation with Emma Gill
“EMMA GILL IS QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST MATRIMONIAL LAWYER IN THE NORTH.”
Legal 500
Senior Director — Divorce & Family Law
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
Lois specialises in all areas of family law, including divorce and cohabitation, financial matters and disputes relating to children matters. Her practise area is particularly focussed on complex financial proceedings for high-net-worth international clients.
Lois was an integral part of the team on the preliminary issue hearing of Quan v Bray [2014] EWHC 3340 (Fam) which required extensive international asset tracing and disclosure exercise in relation to complex offshore structures.
Enquire about a free consultation with Lois Rogers
“LOIS WAS EXTREMELY EFFICIENT, AND THOUGHT "OUT OF THE BOX" TO GET THE RESULTS I WANTED. SHE IS EVERYTHING A CLIENT WOULD WANT.”
Client
Director — Divorce & Family Law
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
Claire is a director in the family team who specialises in the financial aspects of high value divorce and separation and complex financial remedy cases. Claire is equally proficient in private children law work and is adept at handling difficult disputes over residence, contact and other welfare issues concerning children including relocation both inside the UK and internationally.
She is described in the Legal 500 as ‘an impeccable adviser in children and financial remedy proceedings’ and as ‘very dedicated and goes the extra mile for her clients.’ Claire is praised by clients, for whom she works tirelessly, for her ‘excellent manner’, ‘proactive and sound advice’ and ‘kind professionalism.’
Enquire about a free consultation with Claire Clarke
“AN IMPECCABLE ADVISER IN CHILDREN AND FINANCIAL REMEDY PROCEEDINGS...VERY DEDICATED AND GOES THE EXTRA MILE FOR HER CLIENTS.”
Legal 500
Director - Divorce & Family Law
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
Annemarie regularly acts for business men and women, high earning self-employed consultants, professionals, sports personalities and their families.
Annemarie’s particular specialism is in the resolution of financial matters on divorce, and the resolution of financial matters between unmarried couples and parents. Her cases typically include those with high-value and complex financial issues, including the valuation of business assets, property, pensions and trusts. Her experience includes advising on cases involving nuptial agreements and those with an international element.
Enquire about a free consultation with Annemarie Bradley
“I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANNEMARIE BRADLEY. I FOUND MYSELF IN A VERY DIFFICULT POSITION DURING MY DIVORCE. HER UNDERSTANDING PLACED ME IN A DRIVING POSITION AND SAVED ME A LOT OF MONEY. THE END RESULT”
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Director – Divorce & Family Law
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
As a Director of Divorce & Family law, Silvia advises on all aspects of family law, including financial relief, divorce proceedings, and children matters.
Silvia has worked on many high-value cases that include complex issues such as non-matrimonial property, the valuation of business assets and tax issues. Her experience includes managing cases with international elements, matters involving multiple trusts and various company structures, issues of serious non-disclosure, and cases involving nuptial agreements.
With a background in Immigration law, she is particularly well-placed to assist clients in cases with an overlap of immigration and family law issues.
Enquire about a free consultation with Silvia Devecchi
“IF YOU WANT THE BEST, LOOK NO FURTHER. THE TEAM AT VARDAGS' CAMBRIDGE OFFICE OFFER A ROLLS-ROYCE SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH.”
Legal 500
Director - Divorce & Family Law
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
Lucy is experienced in advising on all matters arising out of divorce and separation, and is experienced in the complex issues that arise with high net worth clients, with a particular focus on private children matters. She has built a reputation as a rising star, both within the firm and from peers in her field. Lucy is also heavily involved in the development of junior lawyers at the firm and is the Deputy Training Principal for the firm nationally.
Enquire about a free consultation with Lucy Williams
“LUCY WILLIAMS IS LOVED BY CLIENTS AND COUNSEL”
Legal 500
Senior Associate
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
Antonia is a Senior Associate at Vardags who advises on all aspects of divorce for high-net-worth individuals. She has particular expertise in dealing with disputes that have complex financial, legal or international aspects. Antonia is frequently applauded by clients for her professionalism and straight-talking approach. She is also a frequent contributor of academic literature, and has authored several articles for legal journals and other publications.
Enquire about a free consultation with Antonia Barker
“ANTONIA BARKER IS A FIERCE OPPONENT. SHE IS HIGHLY INTELLIGENT WITH EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE OF IN PARTICULAR COMPLEX TRUST STRUCTURES.”
Legal 500
Senior Associate
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
Ella is a Senior Associate at Vardags. She advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on all aspects of family law, with a particular focus on resolving complex financial issues, including large scale cryptocurrencty matters and asset tracing.
Ella has considerable experience in domestic abuse cases and working on matters with alleged coercive control. She assists with characteristic sensitivity and discretion. Clients have commented on Ella’s ability to “go above and beyond” in supporting clients through some of the most stressful times in their lives.
Enquire about a free consultation with Ella Welsby
“I WILL BE FOREVER TRULY THANKFUL TO BOTH SARAH AND ELLA OF VARDAGS. THEY HAVE GUIDED ME THROUGH EACH STEP OF THE PROCESS WITH QUIET PATIENCE, COMPASSION AND PROFESSIONALISM.”
Former Client
Other members of our team that may be involved in your case
Senior Director - Head of Children
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
Where there is a children element to your divorce or family law matter, our specialist Children Department, headed by Katherine Res Pritchard, can provide expert tailored assistance, including matters with an international element.
Director — Head of Property
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
If you need to sell the family home or purchase further properties due to a divorce or separation, our Head of Property, James Bunker, can assist the family team to support the property issues in relation to your case.
Director — Head of Criminal Defence
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
If your case involves allegations of domestic abuse, then our Head of Criminal Department, Robert Conway, can offer in-house assistance alongside your family law team, to ensure a sensitive and discreet tailored approach to your situation.
Director — Head of Reputation and Privacy
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
Our Head of Reputation and Privacy, Alex McCready, can assist clients during their case where there are issues of reputation and privacy, particularly for high net worth or high profile individuals who face frequent media scrutiny.
Director and Head of Financial Forensics (non-lawyer)
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
In cases involving complicated financial structures and arrangements, our Head of Financial Forensics, Katharine Anderson, can offer support to the family law team on your case, particularly in relation to tracing assets.
Corporate Consultant
Serves clients in Wales and the surrounding areas
If there is a business that is part of the marital assets under consideration, our Corporate Consultant, Caroline Graham, can provide assistance in relation to technical corporate issues arising as part of the financial aspect of divorce.
