U.S. Divorce and Matrimonial Attorneys in the UK

The U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom, assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms.  Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy/Consulate.  Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance.  The information in the list on professional credentials, areas of expertise and language ability are provided directly by the lawyers.  You may receive additional information about the individuals by contacting the local bar association (or its equivalent) or the local licensing authorities.

In English and Welsh practice, the legal profession is divided into two quite separate categories:  Barristers and Solicitors.  The primary function of the former is to argue cases before the higher courts.  All other legal work is handled by solicitors, and only a solicitor can retain a barrister.  As barristers do not deal directly with the general public, only solicitors are named in the attached list.

The Solicitors Act (1974) permits all solicitors to act as commissioners for oaths.

Lists of solicitors practicing in Scotland and Northern Ireland are available from the U.S. Consulates General at Edinburgh and Belfast respectively.

BENNETTS: High Street Wrington, Bristol BS40 5QB    
Tel: 019-3486-2786  Fax: 019-3486-2404  
Website: www.bennettlaw.co.uk     Email: info@bennettlaw.co.uk
Contact: Kevin M. Burke

CLEMENT DANIELS AND WOODROFFES:  7 Beeston Place, Belgravia, London SWI W0JJ
Tel: 020-7730-0001    Fax: 020-7730-7900
Website: www.woodroffes.org.uk    Email: enquiries@woodroffes.org.uk   
Contact: Peter Woodroffe, Roger Brown, Philip Gordon-Smith

DAWSON CORNWELL: 15 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4QT
Tel: 020-7242-2556    Fax: 020-7831-0748
Website: www.dawsoncornwell.com   Email: mail@dawsoncornwell.com
Contact: Anne-Marie Hutchinson

FAMILY LAW PARTNERSHIP LLP:  Dorset House, 297 Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PL    
Tel: 013-7282-4327    Fax: 013-7282-4328
Website: www.familylawyers.co.uk    Email: info@familylawyers.co.uk  
Contact: Sharon L. Cloud

GUY CLAPHAM & CO.:  51-55 Weymouth Street, London W1G 8NH
Tel: 020-7935-1095    Fax: 020-7935-9127    
Website: www.guyclapham.com     Email: gc@guyclapham.com  
Contact: Guy Clapham, Andrew Muir Veitch

HODGE JONES & ALLEN:  180 North Gower Street, London NW1 2NB    
Tel: 020-7874-8345  Fax: 020-7874-8304
Website: www.hja.net    Email: hja@hja.net  
Contact: Toby Hales

HORNBY & LEVY:  2-6 Atlantic Road, London SW9 8HY    
Tel: 020-7737-0909  Fax: 020-7274-0886
Email: lverity@hornbyandlevy.com
Contact: Santosh Kumar, Lucy Verity

 
IAN BAKER:  Stock Fraser Denton, Berkeley House, 18-24 High Street, Edgeware, Middlesex, HA8 7RP  
Tel: 020-8952-5500  Fax: 020-8952-5511
Website: www.stockfraserdenton.com    Email: baker@sfdlaw.com  
Contact: Ian Baker

KINGSLEY NAPLEY LLP:  14 St. John’s Lane, London EC1M 4AJ
Tel: 020-7814-1248  Fax: 020-7702-5201
Website: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk  Email: ewatson@kingsleynapley.co.uk
Contact: Emily Watson