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Jackson's Matrimonial Finance Tenth Edition
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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.
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Peter heads the Family Team at the Leeds office of Shoosmiths. He advises on all aspects of family law for married or cohabiting couples, whether in relation to financial issues or the arrangements for children. Most of Peter’s cases involve complex issues or substantial assets.
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