Top Ranked by Chambers and Partners 2023

We are once again ranked as a Band 1 Leading Firm for Children: Cross-Border Disputes and as a Leading Firm for Family/Matrimonial Law and Children: Public Law Matters.

An interviewee calls the firm “very successful and they have a good reputation in the market.” “Their lawyers are very organised, intelligent and offer good client care. They’re always tactically very sound and put forward sensible, pragmatic positions.” a respondent notes. One client also states, “Everything was seamless with Dawson Cornwell; they were always responsive and it always felt like they were going the extra mile.”

We are known for having a strong all-round offering in public and private children law. We also advise on contentious, high-value divorces, with dedicated departments operating for each area. Renowned for housing a collection of leading experts in cross-border issues, our international expertise is complemented by a strong offering of dual-qualified solicitors. We also lead the way on cutting-edge cross-border issues such as surrogacy.

We have 9 lawyers recognised in the directory.

For Children: Cross-Border Disputes Carolina Marín Pedreño is described as offering “an extraordinary level of technical preparation, listening, answering, warmness and humour” and Amy Rowe who is “tough as nails and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of international law” are both ranked in Band 1. Sulema Jahangir is recognised as Up and Coming and is described as being “very tactical, committed and supportive of her clients.” Forum Shah is now recognised as an Associate to Watch and has “a very quick mind, understands the law and is extremely affable. She is accessible, straight-talking and manages expectations very well.” For Children: Public Law Matters Charlotte Image-Flower is ranked as a Leading Individual and described as “a superb lawyer – who is emotionally intelligent and committed to her work.” For Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth Russell Bywater is described as “a fantastic lawyer who is really down to earth and knows his stuff”, Kate Allen “is very hard-working and very committed to her clients” and Jessica Reid who “is exceptional – clear, concise and considerate in her approach and shows a high level of expertise and knowledge” are ranked as Leading Individuals. For Family/Matrimonial: Ultra High Net Worth Simon Bruce who is “very diligent, conscientious and passionate about the law” is ranked as a Senior Statesperson.

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