My divorce was unpleasant and challenging, and James was absolutely first class. He combined technical legal excellence with humanity, calmness, great patience and humour. He set out strategic aims and principles against which my case would be ‎managed and delivered on all of these. He met aggression with assertion, obstruction with smart tactical engagement, and belligerence with charm and decency. The ultimate outcome of the case was sound, protecting the welfare of my children and finding an equitable balance between the needs of my former wife and myself.

Thank you Withers, in particular James Copson and Richard Handel, for all your support, hard work and professionalism during my long and difficult struggle. My sincere appreciation for helping me move on to a better life. I would not hesitate to recommend Withers anytime.

I have been a customer of Withers Worldwide for almost 3 years. I have always found James Copson to be very professional, efficient and supportive. I would always recommend James to anyone looking for a family lawyer as possibly, more importantly to me, James has a good heart as well as a good work ethic. He always keeps me calm during times of despair with my daughter’s dad.

The ‘extremely good’ James Copson practises across a range of family financial issues and Children Act matters. He is particularly well versed in cross-border issues, particularly those involving Italy and other EU states.

James is a real tactician with a great technical understanding of the law. He’s an absolute delight to work with and knows what he’s doing and you know he’s taking the solid point, you can rely on him to hold a reasonable line.

James Copson is incredibly good at untangling corporate webs, offshore trusts and tracing assets.

His fellow practitioners say he is ‘really down to earth’ and ‘phenomenally clever.’

He knows his stuff but he really looks to try and see if there can be agreement on things.