Position

Partner

Index

Family Lawyers

Legal

Location

London

Advice type

Alternative dispute resolution

Big-money cases

Children

Divorces

Family offices

Financial remedies

High-profile cases

High-value cases

International cases

Legal - Dispute resolution

Matrimonial

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

Private office

Client Types

Celebrities

Entrepreneurs

HNW

UHNW

Sector Focus

Legal Advisory Services

Geographical Focus

France

Germany

Switzerland

Customer Type

Solicitor

Alison Hayes

Spear’s Review

Alison Hayes joined Levison Meltzer Pigott as a partner in April 2002 and handles all aspects of matrimonial, children and family-related work for her diverse client base.

She specialises in financial remedy cases and work of a complex nature, all of which often evokes a high level of emotion from clients. Many cases involve locating hidden assets and defending and attacking trust structures, and are frequently complicated by jurisdictional disputes. Hayes is also experienced at drawing up all types of agreements between people wishing to regulate their relationships, whether married or not.

Hayes describes her style as ‘low-key and informal’, and her method is one of practicality, advocating a rational approach based on accurate information. She aims to ‘manage client expectations and provide realistic advice, without incurring large fees’.

Adviser Profile

Alison handles complex financial remedy cases together with all aspects and types of work involving children, often with an international element, managing a high level of emotion. She is experienced at drawing up all types of agreements, between people wishing to regulate their relationships, whether married or not.

Alison does not need to litigate; she is a Resolution accredited mediator, and is also able to directly consult with children in mediation. She is a collaborative lawyer and is known for a ‘no-nonsense approach’, ‘spot on’ judgment and having ‘the rare quality of being able to deliver firm and sometimes difficult advice with a humble and human approach’.

Rank: Recommended

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