Lois Langton

Spear’s Review

Partner and head of family law at Howard Kennedy Lois Langton has particular expertise in dealing with complex financial remedy work involving multi-million pound matrimonial settlements. She also has specialisms in tax, trusts, off-shore, corporate structures and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Seventy-five per cent of Langton’s cases involve an international element.

Lois also regularly deals with breaches of confidence and privacy, including the wrongful removal of a spouse’s confidential information, and the associated reputation management work that is required to address those issues.

She is well-connected in the sports world and is a member of Women in Football. The interest spills into her professional life, where she jointly heads the firm’s sport sector team as well as acting for a number of individuals associated with the sports and entertainment industry.

Adviser Profile

Acting for high-profile and high-net-worth individuals, Lois has a particular expertise in complex financial remedy work. Her work regularly involves tax, trust, off-shore and corporate structures. Lois also has a strong practice in nuptial agreements and high-profile children cases as well as advising on cohabitation, separation, adoption and surrogacy.

Lois jointly heads the firm’s Sport sector, with many of her clients coming from the sport, art and entertainment world. Lois’ connections in and knowledge of those industries enable her to understand her clients’ needs and the legal issues facing them. She works collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to provide a bespoke and discreet service.