Withers Worldwide

Overview

Julian is Head of the Family Practice Group. He focuses on divorce and family law, in particular in the financial repercussions of relationship formation and breakdown. His work frequently has an international perspective, often involving tax and trust implications, substantial assets or incomes.

Julian has developed a niche practice in negotiating domestic and international pre-nuptial and pre-civil partnership agreements, whose importance has increased substantially in recent years.

He handles disputes relating to children, both within and outside of the Court forum.

Julian is recognised by Chambers and Partners 2012 as one of only five 'Star Individuals' in family law and is described as "the best of his generation."

Chambers and Partners continues 'He often represents well-known household names, and he has been involved in some of the most high-profile and high-value cases in recent times. According to sources he is "wise, calm and extremely bright."

Legal 500 2011 describes him as ‘brilliant, practical and shrewd’ and also singles him out as a Leading Individual in their rankings

Julian was recommended as a top family lawyer by Spears Wealth Management in 2010, is listed in the Citywealth 2010 Leading Lawyers Honours List within Family and Matrimonial and was ranked in The Lawyer's 'Hot 100 Lawyers of 2008' under Family and Private Client.

Highlights

Julian frequently acts for (or against) household names, but his clients also include City professionals, entrepreneurs, those in the arts/media, financiers, the independently wealthy and their spouses/partners.

Publications and speaking engagements

Julian has appeared on BBC News, Sky News, CNN, Newsnight, Radio 4 and Bloomberg to comment about family law issues. He is often quoted in the national and international press, most recently on the front pages of The Financial Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and the Times.

He also lectures on family law topics and is the author of the divorce chapter in Tolley's Administration of Trusts and Estates. 

Memberships

• Resolution (formerly the Solicitors’ Family Law Association)
• Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

On a personal note

For two years, Julian worked in America for a student travel company after he graduated.  He has since then been passionate about foreign travel and enjoys world cinema.