James is a partner and founder of Hall Brown. He has expertise in all aspects of family law but specialises in divorce involving complex financial issues. James has acted for and advised a wide range of clients from teachers, doctors and lawyers through to celebrities. He has particular expertise advising entrepreneurs and their ex-partners/spouses having acted in cases involving £100,000 up to £100 million at every level from Magistrates Court to Supreme Court.
Ian’s principal area of practice is matrimonial finance applications. This includes cases with complex financial structures, trusts, issues of non disclosures and third party intervention.
In addition to matrimonial finance his practice includes Inheritance Act applications, cases involving disputes between cohabitees and pursuant to Schedule 1 of the Children Act.
Ian also undertakes Court of Protection work in respect of property and finance and has a particular interest in statutory wills.
He also accepts instructions in respect of Private Law Children Act applications including international and internal relocation.
4 SEP 2026
