We are proud to announce that Carlsons Solicitors has once again been recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2027 rankings. securing key positions in Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy and Family: Children.
Our rankings are as follows:
Tier 4 – Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy (London)
Legal 500 commentary:
Led by Richard Higham, the family law and dispute resolution team at Carlsons Solicitors handles a wide range of cases, including cohabitation disputes, nuptial agreements and private FDRs. With over 30 years of experience in family law, Daniel Russell handles matrimonial finance cases involving property and significant assets, while Matthew Vincent has extensive experience in cases involving business and crypto assets.
Testimonial:
“The firm ensures that all members of the relevant team are up to date with the specific case, so that if one were to be away or ill, another can pick up the matter and communicate effectively with the lay client and/or counsel. The partners and directors are very hands-on and provide strong support and leadership.“
Testimonial:
“Richard Higham has personal experience with the family court, which clearly assists clients in the progress of their cases by setting and achieving clear goals.“
Work highlight:
Advising on a financial case against a husband being an equity partner of a Tier 1 Legal 500 firm, involving high income, numerous properties, satellite litigation including MPS, LSPO, private FDR, and possibly arbitration.
Tier 5 – Family: Children (London)
Legal 500 commentary:
The children practice at Carlsons Solicitors assists clients with a variety of issues, including cases involving safeguarding issues, child arrangements and contact disputes. Practice head Richard Higham regularly acts for clients in the public eye and advises on emotionally challenging cases. Daniel Russell and Matthew Vincent are further key figures within the practice.
Testimonial:
“Carlsons’ family children practice stands apart because of the combination of legal rigor and genuine human understanding they bring to what are, by definition, some of the most difficult circumstances a person can face. Having used their services, what struck me most was that the team never treated my matter as routine. Every step was explained clearly, timelines were managed proactively, and I always had a clear sense of where things stood. What potential clients should know is that this is a team that is genuinely invested in outcomes, not just process. Their procedural knowledge is strong, but it is the way they translate that into practical, honest advice, without overcomplicating things, that makes the real difference. Compared to other firms I have had contact with, Carlsons operates with a level of client focus that is not as common as it should be in family law. On billing, they were transparent from the outset about costs and how fees would be structured, which removed a significant source of stress during an already difficult period.“
Work highlight:
Advised a mother on a complex child arrangements order relating to an adopted child undergoing family therapy pursuant to a court order.
We would like to thank our clients for the confidence they place in us, and the Legal 500 for recognising our work once again. At Carlsons, we continue to pair legal excellence with a compassionate, client-centred approach across every area of family law.
