Certified List 2011 - International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Kevin Harris-James
Shakespeare Putsman LLP
Tel: + 44 845 620 9418
(incorporating Needham and James)
Fax: + 44 845 630 8844
Needham and James House kevinharris-james@needhamandjames.com
Bridgeway
www.needhamandjames.com
Stratford Upon Avon
Warwickshire CV37 6YY
England
Somerset House
Temple Street
Birmingham B5 5DJ
England
Partner at Shakespeare Putsman LLP (incorporating Needham and James) and head of Family Law across the firm's
offices. A wealth of experience and expertise in international family law matters, bringing clarity in complex disputes.
Skill lies in identifying the more favourable jurisdiction at the earliest opportunity and ensuring that assets in different
locations are protected. Knowledge and expertise in setting up, administering and unravelling trusts and complicated
offshore financial structures. Able to offer a comprehensive service in the resolution of cross border disputes. West
Midlands Family lawyer of the Year (2005). Member: Resolution; Birmingham Law Society Ancillary Relief subcommittee.
Co-author: International Aspects of Family Law (2nd edition).
Languages Spoken: English
Emma Harte
Alexiou Fisher Philipps
106-108 Wigmore Street
London W1U 3LR
England
Tel: + 44 20 7409 1222
Fax: + 44 20 7409 7222
eharte@afp-law.co.uk
www.afp-law.co.uk
Specialist in family law since qualification in 1993; partner at Alexiou Fisher Philipps since 2001; member of
Resolution (formerly Solicitors Family Law Association); Resolution accredited mediator, trained collaborative lawyer,
Chair of Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee; member of Resolution National Committee; member of
the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP); contributor to Resolution and Family Law
Handbook (published 2007).
Languages Spoken: English, some French, some German
Emma Hatley
Stewarts Law
5 New Street Square
London EC4A 3BF
England
Tel: + 44 20 7822 8000
Fax: + 44 20 7822 8080
ehatley@stewartslaw.com
www.stewartslaw.com
Graduated: Cambridge University, Law (1993). Qualified Solicitor of the Supreme Court at Withers LLP (1996);
Partner (2003); joined niche litigation firm Stewarts Law (2009). Specialist family lawyer dealing primarily with
financial claims on relationship breakdown. A significant number of cases have an international dimension involving
trusts, family businesses, inherited wealth, forum disputes and tracing assets. Particular interest in pre-nuptial
contracts. Regular commentator on family law issues in press and broadcast media. Contributor to Sweet & Maxwell
textbook "Financial Provision In Family Matters". Member of Resolution and contributor to the ADR Committee.
Trained as Collaborative Lawyer. Recommended in the leading UK legal directories for "outstanding intellect, hard
work and a constructive approach".
Languages Spoken: English
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