Liz Barrett

EDUCATION

Liz studied Law at King’s College London, being awarded both the Dickson Poon Scholarship and the Jelf Medal during her degree. She then studied the Legal Practice Course at BPP University achieving a distinction.

CAREER

Liz has worked in a variety of roles during her career, before becoming an Associate at Vardags. She has experience working with a range of international, high-profile, HNW and UHNW and clients representing them in the Family Court, High Court and via alternative dispute resolution. These cases often involve highly complex, opaque, and contentious issues with significant financial elements, including trusts, offshore assets and company structures. She has experience working on cases involving issues of financial non-disclosure, jurisdiction, safeguarding, domestic abuse/coercive and controlling behaviour, as well as surrogacy and adoption. Liz has built a network of third-party experts in these fields meaning her clients have access to this knowledge and support. She has also advised clients on a pro bono basis including victims of image-based sexual abuse, immigration/human rights issues, family law and B Corporation legal certification.

Liz is a member of Resolution which is an organisation that believes in a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law matters.

REPORTED CASES

RN v DA (divorce – rescission of decree nisi) [2023] EWFC 255

LANGUAGES

Liz speaks native English, with elementary French and German.

PERSONAL

Liz is a keen advocate for social mobility in law and helping people to achieve their potential irrespective of their background. She is interested in open-water swimming, cycling, hiking, going to gigs, cooking, eating new foods, reading and travelling to remote areas of the world.

OTHER WORK

Liz has contributed to other work across the website and social media:

The Ultimate Guide to ‘Special Contributions in Divorce’

Changes to family procedure rules - what does this mean for you?

Is “for the sake of the children” enough reason to stay married?

Egg Freezing - The post-lockdown rise in popularity and the legal implications 

Marriage, divorce and Millennials: Social media 

Marriage, divorce and Millennials: The impact of feminism 

Marriage, divorce and Millennials: Money worries

Marriage, divorce and Millennials: Throw away culture

Marriage, divorce and Millennials: Teen pregnancy

Marriage, divorce and Millennials: Long distance marriages

Marriage, divorce and Millennials: Parental influence

Marriage, divorce and Millennials: Wedding culture