London: Successful Result in Complex High-Net-Worth Divorce Settlement

How our divorce specialist helped

As experienced high-net-worth divorce experts, we immediately took a robust, forensic approach. Working alongside our internal forensic accountants, Shivi carried out a detailed financial analysis to assess the spouse’s true assets and challenge non-disclosure and deliberate non-cooperation.

Two Legal Services Payment Orders (LSPOs) were successfully secured to ensure the client could continue to fund legal representation. Interim spousal maintenance orders were also obtained, providing essential financial support. Shivi represented the client through to the final hearing, presenting a clear and persuasive case.

The financial settlement achieved was fair and practical, considering the challenging circumstances. The client secured a significant lump sum payment, plus spousal maintenance for three years.

This result shows how expert support can help protect clients in high-net-worth divorce cases, even where assets are largely held by one spouse and there is significant non-cooperation. It also highlights Shivi’s ability to deliver strong results in complex divorce disputes.

Shivi went on to say:

“There was a clear power imbalance in this case; the marriage had been marred by abuse and coercive control, and the financial disparity and refusal by the husband to properly engage within the proceedings was a continuation of this abuse post-separation. By securing LSPOs and interim maintenance, we ensured that the client was able to access legal advice so there was parity of arms to redress some of this power imbalance, and that her interim and long-term needs were properly addressed.”