Certified List 2011 - International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Mr Julian Lipson
Withers LLP
16 Old Bailey
London EC4M 7EG
England
Tel: + 44 20 7597 6098
Fax: + 44 20 7597 6543
julian.lipson@withersworldwide.com
www.withersworldwide.com
Born 1969. Graduated in Law from Oxford University 1990. Qualified as Solicitor of the Supreme Court at
Macfarlanes in 1996. Solicitor at Withers LLP from 1997 (Partner since 2003 and Head of Family Law Team since
2008). Specialises in divorce and family law, in particular the financial repercussions of relationship formation and
breakdown. Work frequently has an international perspective, often involving tax and trust implications, substantial
assets or incomes, forum races and cross-border cases. Has a niche practice in negotiating domestic and international
pre-nuptial and pre-civil partnership agreements. Handles private law disputes relating to children. Regularly appears
on TV, radio and in the national / international /legal press as an expert about family law topics. Lectures on family
law issues and is the author of the divorce chapter in Tolley’s Administration of Trusts and Estates. Has worked in
America and studied in France.
Languages Spoken: English, French, Basic Italian
David Brodie Lister
Mishcon de Reya
Summit House
12 Red Lion Square
London WC1R 4QD
England
Tel: + 44 20 7440 4737
Fax: + 44 20 7831 8970
david.lister@mishcon.com
www.mishcon.com
Admitted, Solicitor of the Supreme Court, 1987 (Manchester); Partner, Mishcon de Reya, 2007; over 20 years previous
experience in Family Law (particularly finance and property issues – with an interest in pursuing those who do not
disclose their assets) with Malkin Janners, Gordon Dadds & latterly Sears Tooth (Partner 2000). Occasional lecturer,
author and broadcaster. Member of Resolution.
Languages Spoken: English, French
William Longrigg
Charles Russell
5 Fleet Place
London EC4M 7RD
England
Tel: + 44 20 7203 5012
Fax: + 44 20 3023 8005
william.longrigg@charlesrussell.co.uk
www.charlesrussell.co.uk
Born in 1960. Joined Charles Russell as trainee in 1985 and made a partner in 1992. Has specialised in family law
since qualifying in 1987. Secretary/Treasurer of European Chapter (2003-2006). Secretary IAML 2006 - 2010.
President European Chapter IAML May 2010 to date. Member of Resolution Mediation Committee (1990-96);
Secretary Resolution London Region Committee (1992-96) and Chairman (1996-2000). Has lectured on various
aspects of Family Law for a number of organisations. Co-author (with IAML fellow Sarah Higgins) "Trusts and Family
Breakdown", Butterworth, 2002 Edition.
Languages Spoken: English, Italian, some German and French
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