London – The prestigious Spear’s Awards are set to make headlines again as they honor leading professionals in the private wealth sector. The awards, known for recognizing innovation and excellence, are shining a spotlight on top family lawyers who have made significant impacts in their field. Among the honored categories is the Lawyer of the Year – Family Law, in collaboration with Silver Bell Global and presented in association with ADGM. Winners will be announced at the Raffles London at The OWO on November 19, an event dubbed the ‘Oscars of the private client world.’
The awards are celebrating individuals across 18 different categories, all of whom have provided superior advice and services to high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. This recognition underscores their crucial role in navigating complex, often cross-jurisdictional financial landscapes.
The nominees for the family law category include a standout roster of legal talent. Colin Rogerson, head of fertility law at Mills & Reeve, is lauded for his expertise in assisted reproduction law, often representing high-profile clients in sensitive surrogacy, co-parenting, and donor insemination cases. Sam Longworth from Stewarts maintains a vast clientele from sports, entertainment, and finance sectors worldwide and is known for his savvy approach to high-stakes, international divorces.
Nicholas Westley of Harbottle & Lewis brings his expertise to financial disputes and familial agreements, maintaining a reputation for efficiently managing high-stress situations for his clients. This shortlist also features James Stewart of Penningtons Manches Cooper, recognized globally for his dexterity in intricate financial divorces involving substantial assets.
The shortlist also honors Catherine Bedford from Harbottle & Lewis, who won the same award in 2022 for her masterful handling of complex international divorces and child dispute cases. Suzanne Todd of Withers is noted for her excellence in managing cases with Italian connections, while Georgina Hamblin, founder of Hamblin Family Law, stands out for her role in significant cases like the noteworthy Peng v Chai in 2015.
Peter Burgess of Burgess Mee is another noted finalist, known for his pioneering work with prenuptial agreements and family-related legal challenges, often involving sensitive issues of capacity and coercion.
The panel of judges including industry leaders like David Allison, Timothy Bishop KC, and several others, are set to deliberate on these nominations, underscoring the rigorous and high-standard evaluations that these professionals undergo to be considered for such an accolade.
As these legal professionals anticipate the final results, the competition highlights their dedication to protecting client interests and ensuring fairness in some of most complex legal arenas in the private wealth world. The Spear’s Awards continue to offer a prestigious platform for recognizing the outstanding contributions of these individuals to the wealth management industry, enhancing not only their personal careers but also the quality of service available to the globally affluent community.
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