Certified List 2011 - International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Louise Ruth Spitz
Manches
Aldwych House
81 Aldwych
London WC2B 4RP
England
Tel: + 44 20 7404 4433
Fax: + 44 20 7404 1838
louise.spitz@manches.com
www.manches.com/practices/family/
Admitted solicitor of the supreme court (1989). Partner, Manches (1997). Member and former Media Coordinator of
Resolution (formerly Solicitors' Family Law Association). Deputy District Judge, Principal Registry of the Family
Division. Past member of the Law Society's Family Law Committee (2000-03). Consultant Editor Family Law Journal
(Legalease Publishing).
Languages Spoken: English, some French; rusty Afrikaans
Michael Sternberg, Q.C.
Chambers of Jonathan Cohen, Q.C.
4 Paper Buildings
Temple
London EC4Y 7EX
England
Tel: + 44 20 7583 0816
Fax: + 44 20 7353 4979
wisebarrister@hotmail.com
www.4pb.com
Educated Carmel College and Queen’s College, Cambridge; degrees: English Literature and Law: MA (Hons) LLM
(Hons); Called to Bar 1975; appointed Q.C. 2008; practises full time as a leading barrister in family and international
divorce law; one of the very few leading counsel qualified in collaborative law; Assistant Secretary FLBA 1986 – 1988;
associate member Resolution; major contributor to David Davidson’s Pension and Marriage Breakdown 1st Edition
2005, & 2nd edition 2008, pensions and Family Breakdown, both published by The Law Society. 202: appeared as
leading counsel in I v UK [2002] 2 FLR 518 before the Grand Chamber ECHR & succeeded in a case against the
British Government in the field of sexual discrimination, which led to a change in UK domestic law. Significant parts of
practice are disputes over the forum for divorce, jurisdictional issues and anti suit injunctions Non Legal: 1983:
Freeman – City of London; 1999: decorated for services to inter faith work with Catholic Benemerenza medal; 2007:
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts; 2009: Chairman Trustees Three Faith Forum (UK’s leading interfaith
organisation).
Languages Spoken: English, Basic French
James Stewart
Manches
Aldwych House
81 Aldwych
London WC2B 4RP
England
Tel: + 44 20 7404 4433
Fax: + 44 20 7430 1133
james.stewart@manches.com
www.manches.com
Qualified (1990); specialist in matrimonial and family law since qualification. Partner and Head of Department at
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (2000-2005); Partner Manches 2006 to date. Member of Resolution Skills and Support
Committee (1988-2005); Resolution Accredited Specialist in areas of advanced financial provision (substantial assets)
and cohabitation; Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) and the International
Bar Association(IBA). Fellow IAML 2005; Governor IAML 2008 to date. Member of The Times Law Panel, an advisory
body of 100 of the UK's most prominent barristers and solicitors.
Languages Spoken: English
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