The law firm for high net worth individuals

Divorce involving significant wealth presents some unique challenges. The amounts at stake, and the emotional and financial implications of taking the wrong approach, mean your choice of lawyer can be critical.

Proven expertise to help you take the right steps

No matter who ended the relationship or why, seeking advice from a team of specialist family lawyers early in the process is imperative. It will help to ensure you protect your wealth and don’t miss out on what you have a legal right to.

Top ranked lawyers in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500

We are the only family law team in Devon and Cornwall whose lawyers are ranked in the top tier by Chambers and The Legal 500 – the most trusted independent guides to the legal profession. Their rankings are based solely on feedback from our clients and the advisors we work with.

Our team includes some of the few family lawyers outside London recognised in the Citywealth and Honours Leaders List. This list recognises the world’s best advisors in ultra-high net worth, and Stephens Scown is recognised as having one of the leading family teams in the country representing high net worth clients in divorce and family matters.

Helping clients in the UK and internationally

Our team is the largest in the region, and we help clients throughout the UK and internationally. The team comprises solicitors and other professionals with extensive experience in representing and advising clients with significant wealth, complex financial arrangements and high incomes on a wide range of family issues.

We work with specialist teams of accountants on business valuation and tax issues, and have strong relationships with actuaries who provide expert advice on pension-sharing options.

Inherited wealth often forms a major part of the assets we deal with, and we have particular expertise in this field.