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 listed in the Citywealth 2010 Leading Lawyers Honours List within Family and Matrimonial.

Highlights

Julian has acted for (or against) a number of household names, but his clients range through City professionals, entrepreneurs, those in the arts/media, financiers, the independently wealthy and their spouses/partners.

Julian is ranked in The Lawyer's 'Hot 100 Lawyers of 2008' under Family and Private Client.

Publications and speaking engagements

Julian regularly appears on TV and radio as an expert about family law issues. He is often quoted in the national and international press.

He 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)
• 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.