Hunters’ Partners recognised in the Spear’s Index of family lawyers for HNW individuals
We’re pleased to announce that six Partners in our Family & Relationships department have been included in this year’s Spear’s 500 Family Lawyers Index – a directory of “the best family lawyers for high-net-worth individuals.”
Senior Partner Henry Hood has been highlighted as a ‘Top Recommended’ lawyer in the index, while Partners Jo Carr-West, Richard Kershaw, Olivia Piercy, Amy Rowe, and Amy Scollan have been recognised as ‘Recommended’ lawyers.
The Spear’s Family Lawyers Index is a highly respected ranking of legal professionals who provide services to high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals. Selection and inclusion in the index is rigorous, with nominees meticulously evaluated based on demonstrated competence, client satisfaction, and peer recommendations.
Henry Hood, Senior Partner and Head of Family & Relationships
Focus: High-value divorce cases
“Henry Hood, head of the family department at Hunters, is a central pillar in upholding the multidisciplinary firm’s objective to identify clients’ needs and tailor work to each set of circumstances.”
Read Henry’s full profile: Henry Hood (Spear’s 500)
Jo Carr-West, Partner
Focus: Wealth protection and preservation
“Family solicitor Jo Carr-West specialises in the complex financial aspects of divorce – including matters involving inherited assets, trusts, and company law. She also mediates and advises on wealth protection pre-marriage, and claims arising between cohabiting couples.”
Read Jo’s full profile: Jo Carr-West (Spear’s 500)
Richard Kershaw, Partner
Focus: Financial claims on divorce
“A mere glance at Kershaw’s track record reveals why he is an indispensable part of an operation that has inspired families to stick with Hunters, where he is a partner, for multiple generations, and that continues to attract new clients.”
Read Richard’s full profile: Richard Kershaw (Spear’s 500)
Olivia Piercy, Partner
Focus: Domestic abuse and complex financial solutions
“Hunters partner Olivia Piercy is a domestic abuse specialist – a somewhat unusual niche in private client family law… Piercy also has a great deal of experience in children cases, including abduction and cross-border matters. She sits on Resolution’s domestic abuse committee and heads Resolution’s economic abuse working party.”
Read Olivia’s full profile: Olivia Piercy (Spear’s 500)
Amy Rowe, Partner
Focus: Child abduction
“Her practice covers international surrogacy, adoption, relocation, and child abduction. Among her client base, she serves several UHNW families living around the world, so her work often includes an international element, including in jurisdictions without strong relocation frameworks such as Saudi Arabia.”
Read Amy’s full profile: Amy Rowe (Spear’s 500)
Amy Scollan, Partner
Focus: Complex litigation
“Her clients are typically high-profile, and the cases she acts on are often complex and high-value; as a result, Scollan has built a reputation as someone who can handle such disputes.”
Read Amy’s full profile: Amy Scollan (Spear’s 500)
Full list of top family lawyers
See the complete list of top family lawyers, specialists in high-value divorces, cohabitation disputes, child custody, nuptial agreements, and mediation, on the Spear’s 500 website [external link].