Sarah Hogarth
Senior Associate
sarahhogarth@edwardsfamilylaw.co.uk
Sarah joined Edwards Family Law in July 2023 as a Senior Associate.
Sarah advises clients on all aspects of family law, with a particular focus on resolving complex financial issues for high-net-worth individuals. Many of her cases involve trusts, corporate structures and jurisdiction issues. In addition, Sarah regularly advises upon the negotiation and enforcement of post and pre-nuptial agreements.
Sarah also has experience in private children matters, including child arrangements and financial provision.
Sarah acts for a wide variety of individuals from city professionals and entrepreneurs to homemakers. Sarah’s focus is on providing reassuring and proactive advice and guidance during what is an extremely difficult time in peoples lives. Sarah has extensive experience of litigation, but is also committed to achieving creative solutions outside of the court setting where appropriate and possible, tailored to each client’s individual circumstances and goals.
Particular highlights include:
- Representing the wife within High Court proceedings, with interests spanning five jurisdictions and total wealth of c£230m+, generated during the marriage through full and equal contributions by both parties. Successfully defending the husband’s arguments with regards to post-separation accrual and special contribution and securing the wife an award of c45% of the marital pot.
- Successfully defending a variation claim brought by an ex-spouse in respect of spousal and child maintenance following the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Representing the wife in Part III proceedings following a divorce in Russia. The case, which included the instruction of four Queens Counsel, was heard before Mrs Justice Roberts in the High Court over a 21 day two-stage hearing, and culminated in the Wife being awarded an additional lump sum of £1.148m, together with additional provision for the children. The matter was subsequently brought before the Court of Appeal.
- Representing the husband following a 12-year marriage with 3 young children, where the parties’ assets of c£17m+ were, in the main, generated during the marriage. Following successful negotiations outside of court, the husband was able to retain an 100% interest in his businesses and pre-marital properties, together with a clean break as to capital and income.
Reported cases:
- Ladwa v Chapman [2018] (Chancery Division)
- Zimina v Zimin [2017] EWCA Civ 1429
- Z and Z and Others [2016] EWHC 1720 (Fam)
- Z and Z and Others [2016] EWHC 911 (Fam)
- Quan v Bray [2015] EWCA Civ 140
- Quan v Bray [2014] EWHC 3340 (Fam)
Meet our Lawyers
Kelly Edwards
Managing PartnerWith over 15 years experience in dealing with Complex Family Law matters, Kelly will be able to guide you through any aspect of your case with speed and ease.
Daniel Chalmers
PartnerDan has significant experience in all aspects of family law. He specialises particularly in divorce and associated financial matters, representing clients in High Net Worth disputes involving assets in multiple jurisdictions. In recent years Dan has represented numerous Ultra High Net Worth individuals including sports professionals and celebrities having worked at a top Central London media and entertainment law firm.
Sarah Hogarth
Senior AssociateSarah advises clients on all aspects of family law, with a particular focus on resolving complex financial issues for high-net-worth individuals.
Chloë Ashman
Associate SolicitorChloë’s legal practice encompasses all aspects of financial remedy, Schedule 1, private children and prenuptial and post nuptial agreements.
Charlotte Lanning
Senior AssociateCharlotte has a vast array of experience in all of the issues that can arise from relationship breakdown with a particular focus on complex financial matters, often with an international dimension
Isobel Rarok
Senior AssociateIsobel is experienced in all aspects of divorce and dealing with High Net Worth and complex financial matters together with advising on pre and post nuptial agreements
Kate Pooler
Associate SolicitorKate advises on all aspects of family law, including divorce, financial remedy, Schedule 1 Children Act cases, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, concerns around behaviour associated with relationship breakdown and all matters relating to co-parenting
Charlotte Stringer
Assistant SolicitorCharlotte advises on all aspects of family law arising from the breakdown of a marriage including divorce, financial settlements, private law children matters and non-molestation and occupation orders.
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During a free consultation with our experienced divorce solicitors and family solicitors, you can expect a comprehensive discussion about divorce in the UK (England and Wales). We’ll walk you through the process of how to get a divorce, covering important topics such as the divorce application, laws on divorce and your financial rights and obligations following a divorce.
Our lawyers will provide insight into divorce law, including no-fault divorce, and help you understand the divorce process, including divorce filing and court proceedings. We’ll also discuss the cost of divorce, giving you a clear picture of what to expect financially. Our team of solicitors also can provide comprehensive legal guidance in issues such as child arrangements (also known as “child custody”), spousal support, and property division.
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