Sears Tooth

Sears Tooth, established in 1982 and based in central London, is a leading family law practice recognised for its expertise in high-net-worth and complex financial disputes. The firm is widely regarded as a centre of excellence, undertaking a significant proportion of the most complex financial cases heard in the High Court. It is also noted for its breadth of experience in complex children matters and international family law.

The firm is known for handling cases involving novel and challenging points of law, with a strong track record of securing ground-breaking judgments and leading family law decisions. It has developed a reputation for a tenacious, no-nonsense approach, often pursuing court proceedings where necessary to achieve results.

Senior partner Raymond Tooth, recipient of the Spears Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to private client services, and partner Susan Apthorp are both recognised among the UK’s leading family lawyers. The firm’s expertise covers divorce, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, separation, provision for unmarried parents, paternity disputes, contact, residence, and international relocation cases. It is also recognised for protecting clients through emergency procedures across multiple jurisdictions, including freezing and disclosure orders relating to personal and offshore trust assets.

Sears Tooth’s client base includes celebrities, professionals, entrepreneurs, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

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