Under the leadership of highly experienced litigator Marcus Pallot, Carey Olsen is sought after by HNWIs in relation to a range of familial disputes, including complex divorces and related issues concerning the ownership of family businesses and child issues, while also advising on prenups. Lauren Glynn takes the lead on divorce proceedings, with further expertise in child contact and leave to remove applications, while Suzanne Kingston specialises in family mediation and arbitration proceedings. Tori Cure assists clients going through divorces out of the firm’s London office, while Tara Lee focuses on pre- and post-nuptial arrangements and child law matters.

Corbett Le Quesne specialises in acting for HNWIs in matters relating to divorces, assisting with the process of separating out assets, including those held in complex structures. The firm is also renowned for its child law work. Heading the practice in tandem are name partners Barbara Corbett, who is noted both for her divorce practice and her experience in cross-border child abductions, and Nicholas Le Quesne, who focuses on cross-border pre- and post-nuptial arrangements. Kate Donohue is noted for her expertise in public law matters including care and residency orders, with Jamie-Lee Morgan taking divorce instructions in addition to advising on child law matters.

Myersons tackles a range of complicated family law matters, with particular aptitude in acting for HNWIs in divorce proceedings and assisting with associated financial separations. Under the leadership of ‘brilliant lawyer’ Victoria Myerson, the firm is also well versed in child law matters, including residency, leave to remove and contact order proceedings, and financial provision issues. Jamie Orchard acts on matters concerning offshore family assets, in addition to guiding parents through Hague Convention proceedings.

In addition to accompanying HNW clients through divorce proceedings, Viberts is noted for its aptitude in family law matters pertaining to same sex and cohabiting couples, while also advising on matters tied to property and inheritance matters. The team is headed by the ‘grande dame of family lawyers in Jersey,’ Rose Colley, who handles the spectrum of family law issues, from complex divorces to issues of child law. Alexandra Cohen was made senior associate in February 2024, specialising in HNW divorces, including FDR procedures.

Benest & Syvret specialises in all manner of ancillary relief proceedings, including those tied to pre- and post-nuptial agreements and divorces, and are particularly well versed in complex cases pertaining to children, including Hague Convention matters. Nina Benest heads the team, bringing to bear considerable experience in mediation and FDR processes, while also acting for children on behalf of the Jersey Children’s Panel. Clare Woodhouse also handles child law matters and is further able to act for clients in divorce proceedings.

Parslows‘ family practice offers representation on a range of matrimonial matters, including pre- and post-nuptial agreement negotiations, and separations. The group additionally assists on private child law matters, ranging from prohibited steps to leave to remove orders. The team is led jointly by Natalie Jenner, whose practice encompasses divorce proceedings and ancillary matters, and Barbara Littler, a specialist in familial financial arrangements as they relate to divorces and child law provisions. Alexander English joined the team from Hatstone Lawyers in November 2023, further strengthening the group.