Ketley Miller Joels Ltd

Ketley Miller Joels Ltd is a specialist family law firm based in Mayfair, Central London, recognised for advising high-net-worth clients on complex financial and private children matters across multiple jurisdictions. Established in 2010 by Mary Ketley, Clayton Miller, and Jessica Joels, the firm has developed a strong reputation as a dedicated and expert family law practice under the leadership of Clayton Miller. Its team of solicitors are members of Resolution and focus on resolving cases in a constructive and cost-effective manner, with dispute resolution forming a key area of recent growth.

The firm has extensive experience in litigation and has been involved in numerous reported cases, including Re P [2004] EWHC 3180 (Fam), B v B [2003] 2 FLR 285, P v P [2004] EWHC 3180 (Fam), Hudson v Leigh [2009] EWHC 1306 (Fam), Re H (A Child) [2010] EWCA, Hussein v Ahmad & Others [2014] EWHC 721 (Fam), Whaley v Whaley [2011] EWCA Civ 617, and Thiry v Thiry [2014] EWHC 4046 (Fam).

The firm handles the full spectrum of private family law, including complex nuptial agreements, divorce, financial remedy, children disputes, TOLATA applications, Schedule 1 matters, declarations of marital status, and nullity cases. It also regularly represents clients in international relocation and child abduction matters. Known for its discretion, the firm frequently manages high-profile cases that require confidentiality, maintaining long-term relationships with clients who often refer subsequent business. All cases are partner-supervised, reflecting the firm’s commitment to serving a predominantly high-net-worth client base.

Ketley Miller Joels’ expertise encompasses:

• Divorce and financial remedies: Handling complex financial matters involving multiple jurisdictions, intricate financial structures, valuations, pensions, offshore companies, trusts, business assets, inherited assets, post-separation accrual, variation of maintenance orders, and enforceability of foreign orders, including emergency applications to freeze assets or secure interim financial provision.
• Pre and post nuptial agreements: Advising on and drafting agreements for asset protection, reflecting trends in high-profile cases.
• Children: Managing all aspects of children matters, including arrangements on separation, disputes, emergency applications, abduction, and protective orders.
• Cohabitation: Advising on pre- and post-cohabitation agreements, property disputes, and related financial and children matters.
• Civil partnerships: Preparing agreements covering financial matters such as pensions, offshore trusts, and company structures, and advising on dissolution options.
• Mediation and arbitration: Providing alternative dispute resolution services through qualified mediators and arbitrators.

Languages: English, Greek, Gujarati
Staffing: 1 UK partner; 7 other UK fee-earners