Practice Group
Family Finance Group
We formed the Clerksroom Family Finance Group to allow our specialist practitioners in this field to demonstrate to a wider range of solicitors our skills in and approach to this interesting but difficult area of practice. The group currently has 5 members, who differ in the personal qualities which they bring to this work but all of whom are genuine specialists. The group covers the full range of family finance work
- ancillary relief on divorce
- TOLATA claims
- MWPA claims
- claims under Schedule 1 Children Act 1989,
- actions under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975, and
- Civil Partnership claims
We believe that we bring to our work a dedication, enthusiasm and a focussed attitude, but one to which many of the stereotypes of the traditional Bar no longer apply. We adopt a friendly, relaxed yet sensitive approach and, when appropriate, a touch of humour to break the ice and help lay clients to have confidence in counsel whom they may not yet know well. In our dealings with Instructing Solicitors we are strong believers in teamwork and the need for dialogue we do everything possible to maintain friendly and direct channels of communication and are easily accessible by email and mobile phone. We are all keen advocates of the imaginative use of technology to prepare and present our cases.
At FDR hearings and settlement meetings our members, all of whom are trained mediators, bring a range of skills to bear to make a fair negotiated outcome more likely.
Where cases cannot settle we are all experienced advocates who enjoy the forensic challenges of this work.
Elissa Da Costa and Paul Infield have written books on family law, and all our members lecture on subjects of interest. We all practice throughout the country.
Link to Family Finance Group Brochure as PDF Download - Click Here
Publications - Click here for a list of Publications by our Members
Elissa Da Costa
Group Head
Specialist in Family Finance
Ancillary Relief, including
High Net Worth Ancillary Relief
Cohabitation Claims under Trusts of Land and Appointment... View Profile for Elissa Da Costa
Ralph Dixon
Ralph’s practice has for over 10 years consisted wholly of Matrimonial Finance work – both in the West Country and (increasingly) at The Principal...View Profile for Ralph Dixon
Paul Infield
Paul specialises in matrimonial finance and commercial law and has a number of reported cases in both areas His advocacy and executive training has...View Profile for Paul Infield
Tina Villarosa
Since being called to the Bar in July 1995 Tina has practised exclusively in all areas of Family Law. She specialises in matrimonial finance...View Profile for Tina Villarosa
Penny Ireland
Penny Ireland specialises in Matrimonial Finance, Childcare and Cohabitee Disputes. She has established a strong reputation as an advocate...View Profile for Penny Ireland
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