James Copson
Partner
James is a partner in the divorce and family team.
He has far-reaching experience in all areas of family breakdown, with a particular emphasis on the resolution of complex financial disputes, especially those of an international nature. He has an extensive command of the negotiation and drafting of pre- and post-nuptial agreements. He advises on cohabitation claims and private children law matters, to include residence and sharing of care of children and international relocation of children. He pays meticulous attention to the crucial details whilst maintaining commercial intelligence and striking judgement in achieving sensible outcomes for his clients.
James has acted for many trustees and beneficiaries on trust-related issues in divorce, and for a wide-ranging number of individuals in sport, especially in the world of football. James has particular expertise in Anglo-Italian cases.
Track record
執業資格
Memberships
Talks
Acting for the successful appellant in the landmark case of Wicks, which confirms current English law on interim capital arrangements in divorce.
Representing the successful appellant in the case of Pearce, which sets out the law on capitalisation of spousal maintenance (alimony) years after divorce.
Representing the wife in TvT, which interprets the meaning of ‘maintenance’ under European Union law.
England and Wales, 1991
Resolution’s Property, Tax and Pensions Committee
International Academy of Family Lawyers
Association International des Jeunes Avocats
American Bar Association (Overseas Member)
Resolution
Resolution National Conference, annual tax and divorce workshops
個人簡介
I enjoy the challenges each day brings
學歷背景
語言
- English