Ultra & High Net Worth Divorce

Our Family Law specialists provide strategic, discreet solutions and expert guidance for high and ultra-high net worth divorces, protecting your wealth, privacy and reputation in the process.

• Specialists in complex, high-value and cross jurisdictional financial settlements and wealth protection

• Multi-disciplinary support from family, corporate, tax, real estate and private client experts

• A national law firm, with 12 offices across the UK

Divorce solicitors for high net worth individuals 

We understand that high net worth (HNW) and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) divorces require more than just sound legal expertise and guidance. Such complex matters demand strategic thinking, commercial awareness, specific legal experience in this area and the utmost discretion.

Our nationally renowned Family Law team represents entrepreneurs, senior executives, professionals, international families, celebrities and inheritors of significant wealth. They bring all the necessary skills, traits and expertise to the table, helping you achieve the best possible outcome in a high net worth divorce.

Whether your assets include family businesses, trusts, private equity interests, crypto assets or international property portfolios, we are established and trusted high net worth divorce solicitors, with real experience in protecting and preserving wealth during complex divorce proceedings.

Our expertise in high net worth and ultra-high net worth divorce

Complex assets

We have deep experience advising on the valuation, identification and division of sophisticated asset structures, both nationally and offshore. This includes foreign trusts, shareholdings in private and listed companies, pensions, carried interest and digital assets, all common in high net worth divorce cases.

Commercial sensitivities

Many of our clients are business owners and high net worth individuals. We work closely with Freeths’ leading corporate, tax, private client and real estate lawyers and our wider cross jurisdictional network to provide a seamless, multi-disciplinary service. Alongside this, we will do everything to keep your personal and professional reputation protected during proceedings.

Dispute resolution with discretion

We are highly skilled litigators, where litigation is required, yet also equally adept at resolving matters outside of court through private negotiations, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution. We will carefully consider the particular dynamics and circumstances of your matter and recommend the best strategic approach with a view to achieving the best outcome for you, cost-effectively and with the minimum exposure.

Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements

We also advise on wealth protection strategies before and during marriage, including pre and postnuptial agreements tailored to your personal and jurisdictional circumstances. These are a key consideration for those wanting to avoid complex high net worth divorce disputes.

Cross-border complexities

Many high net worth divorces involve cross-border considerations, including international jurisdictions, forum disputes and the enforcement of financial orders. Our private wealth divorce solicitors have extensive experience in managing international divorces and access to a trusted network of overseas lawyers for coordinated global advice.

Undisclosed assets

We are seeing a growing trend in the non-disclosure of income and matrimonial assets across our cases. With years of experience in considering whether forensic accounting is necessary and proportionate, our team is highly skilled at identifying concealed income streams, offshore holdings and other undisclosed assets that may impact settlement outcomes in divorce proceedings. Whether through forensic analysis, strategic questioning or collaboration with financial experts, we know how to uncover these hidden assets for a fairer and more transparent resolution.

Children and family matters

We understand the importance of preserving family relationships during divorce, particularly where children are involved. For internationally mobile families, we are adept at taking swift protective action if needed. We also know that high-profile divorces can attract unwanted attention. Our approach is tailored to protect not only your financial interests, but also your privacy, reputation and long-term family dynamics.