Stuart is frequently instructed in ancillary relief cases with unusual features, including cases involving adult children under a disability and those requiring a thorough forensic analysis in "hidden asset" cases. He also has experience in complex matters involving foreign asset disputes, third party claims and cases involving farming businesses and other inherited wealth.
Cases involving s.37 protective injunctions, enforcement or variation of ancillary relief orders have seen a gradual increase following the economic down turn and Stuart is regularly instructed where a robust approach is required.
Cases involving the breakdown of relationship between cohabitants or the recovery of monies otherwise invested in property are often complex. Stuart ensures that he remains appraised of the developments and clarifications under case-law, which certainly have changed this area over recent times. He has a comprehensive understanding of the variety of forms of trusts, agreements and evidence that may exist, encouraging the collation of relevant evidence at an early stage, so as to ensure cases within this minefield of litigation do not become unnecessarily protracted and costly. Stuart has both the expertise and experience of dealing with such claims, often involving intervening claims as well as TOLATA claims as part of Ancillary Relief proceedings.
Stuart accepts instructions as to all aspects of Children Act matters, excluding Public Law proceedings. Cases involving claims pursuant to Schedule I of the Children Act for financial provision are often combined with TOLATA applications and Stuart has a working knowledge and significant experience of such twin track cases.
Stuart has experience in dealing with cases under the Hague Convention in addition to those applying for removal from the jurisdiction. He has experience in cases requiring enforcement including applications before the High Court for sequestration of assets following unlawful removal of a child from the jurisdiction.
