Emily Brand - Arbitrator and Head of Family Law at Boodle Hatfield

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Emily Brand

Emily Brand, Family Partner, Boodle Hatfield

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Head of Family

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Emily Brand, Family Partner, Boodle Hatfield

Emily is known for her creative and discreet approach acting in high profile cases often involving extensive wealth or complex issues concerning children including international relocation.

She frequently advises on cases involving family businesses or private equity. She has worked on a number of ground-breaking cases including Radmacher v Granatino (concerning a German prenuptial contract), Prest v Petrodel (piercing the corporate veil) and Young v Young (involving complex financial structures, asset tracing, non-disclosure and enforcement).

She also has particular expertise and interest in advising on disputes concerning children on the autism spectrum.

Whether in court proceedings or negotiating private settlements, Emily delivers results for her clients, always focusing on their specific needs and concerns. She is widely respected for her combination of compassion for her clients’ unique circumstances, and her astute ability for intelligent problem-solving.

Emily is also a qualified Arbitrator.

Awards & Rankings

Tatler HNW Address Book 2024, Specialist in Family Law

Chambers HNW, Ranked Individual, 2018 – 2023

Legal 500, Leading Individual, 2018 – 2024

Chambers UK, Top Ranked Individual, 2024

Business Today, Top 10 Ultra High Net Worth Family Lawyers in London, 2023

Spear’s Family Lawyers Index, Top Recommended, 2020 – 2023

Women and Diversity in Law Awards, Highly Commended for ‘Disputes Lawyer of the Year’ – 2023

Chambers UK, Ranked Individual, 2018 – 2020, 2022 – 2024

Spear’s Wealth Management Awards, Shortlisted Lawyer of the Year, Family Law, 2021

Education & Qualification

St John’s College, Cambridge

Qualified as a solicitor in 1996

Memberships

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Resolution

Tatler HNW Address Book 2024, Specialist in Family Law

Chambers HNW, Ranked Individual, 2018 – 2023

Legal 500, Leading Individual, 2018 – 2024

Chambers UK, Top Ranked Individual, 2024

Business Today, Top 10 Ultra High Net Worth Family Lawyers in London, 2023

Spear’s Family Lawyers Index, Top Recommended, 2020 – 2023

Women and Diversity in Law Awards, Highly Commended for ‘Disputes Lawyer of the Year’ – 2023

Chambers UK, Ranked Individual, 2018 – 2020, 2022 – 2024

Spear’s Wealth Management Awards, Shortlisted Lawyer of the Year, Family Law, 2021

St John’s College, Cambridge

Qualified as a solicitor in 1996

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Resolution