The breakdown of a relationship presents some of the most difficult problems that can confront a family. These are not confined to personal feelings and attitudes, but include complex matters governed by the law.

It is essential that these problems are resolved swiftly and with the minimum cost - both emotional and financial.

Members of the department have significant experience in acting for high net worth individuals who have links with countries outside the United Kingdom and often assist clients in jurisdictional matters.

There are often complex problems arising out of family breakdown including trust and property interests, companies and pension provision. By virtue of the strength of Dawsons' tax and trust, property and corporate departments we are able to ensure that specialist advice is also available when addressing such issues. We can therefore provide you with a fully comprehensive service.

Our clients are from many walks of life, recommended by members of the legal and other professions, but most of all recommended by existing and previous clients who know the results we obtain.

The Dawsons Family Team is highly rated in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.  Chambers and Partners say 'the [family] group is able to offer alternative forms of dispute resolution, such as Collaborative Law services, yet is also formidable in court'. 

Suzanne Kingston is described as 'deal[ing] with big money cases in an intelligent and businesslike manner, and is much loved by her clients'.  Neil Graham is described as 'tak[ing] a commercial view and is smart, sensible and a pleasure to deal with'.

Legal 500 says 'the family Team is "understanding and attentive" and "resolves issues quickly and sensibly"'. 

Suzanne Kingston is described as 'very knowledgeable, team-driven and proactive in achieving results without aggravating often difficult matrimonial issues'.