Meet Juliet Walker Associate Family Law Solicitor

Meet Juliet Walker

Associate Family Law Solicitor

What specific areas of family law does Juliet have experience in?

Juliet is a senior family law solicitor who qualified as solicitor in 1994. Juliet is a highly experienced financial remedy lawyer with a focus on complex high net worth cases. She has extensive knowledge of financial arrangements in divorce and dissolution, including trusts, off-shore assets, inheritance, personal injury claims, and intellectual property wealth. With a strong background in both litigation and non-court methods of resolution, Juliet provides her clients with comprehensive legal support.

In addition to her financial remedy expertise, Juliet has extensive experience in children disputes, including international abduction and relocation, grandparents’ rights, and domestic abuse. She is well-versed in the court process for cohabitants and unmarried families, as well as property ownership disputes.

With a proven track record of success in cases with asset bases ranging from £5 million to £50 million, Juliet is a sought-after lawyer in the field of financial remedy and is highly skilled in representing clients in the £5 million to £20 million bracket. She also has a wealth of experience in the area of farming and agricultural landholdings upon divorce, as well as Intervenor claims.

What have clients said about Juliet’s work and support during difficult times?

Juliet is highly regarded by her clients for her exceptional legal representation and compassionate approach. Her clients regularly praise her for the outcome of their cases and her calming demeanour during difficult circumstances. Her combination of experience, understanding, and robust representation in court, combined with her kindness and supportive nature, makes her a standout in the legal field.

Her attention to detail, clear thinking, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving, along with her personal touch, make her particularly well-suited for handling challenging and complex cases. Her clients describe her service as “absolutely first class” and “brilliant”.

In summary, Juliet’s excellent legal skills, combined with her compassionate and professional approach, make her a highly valued and trusted lawyer for clients facing difficult financial remedy and children disputes.

Describe Juliet’s work advising high-net-worth individuals on issues arising from the breakdown of marriage.

Juliet is a highly skilled financial remedy lawyer with extensive experience in handling high net worth cases. She has a deep understanding of the complex issues that arise in these cases, including business and contract assets, trust structures, company share valuations, intellectual property, and inherited wealth. She is well-versed in the interplay between business and family life upon divorce and is able to provide clear, analytical advice on the division of wealth for spouses and children, wherever and however those assets are held.

Juliet is highly regarded for her excellent attention to detail and her ability to provide strategic planning and a calm approach to difficult and complex cases. She is an expert in matrimonial and non-matrimonial property, carefully examining the income and capital needs of both parties to determine the division of assets.

Juliet has advised on multi-jurisdictional cases involving assets in multiple countries, including Spain, France, the USA, Iran, Thailand, Dubai, and Australia. She is experienced in obtaining maintenance pending suit by court if necessary and defending those proceedings, as well as advising on variation and cessation of maintenance payments and enforcing orders.

In conclusion, Juliet’s extensive experience, analytical thinking, and compassionate approach make her an ideal choice for clients seeking advice on high net worth financial remedy cases, wherever and however their assets are held.

How does Juliet handle cases with complex financial or international aspects?

Juliet’s attention to detail, clarity of thought, and analytical approach enable her to provide exceptional representation for her clients. She takes a strategic approach to each case, working closely with her clients and assembling a team of experts, such as forensics and barristers, to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients and their families.

With her tenacity and commitment, Juliet is well-equipped to handle even the most complex and difficult cases. She is dedicated to producing the best possible result for her clients and is highly praised for her exceptional representation in high net worth financial remedy cases.

What types of financial claims does Juliet have experience handling following an overseas divorce?

Juliet has extensive experience in handling international divorce cases, including the recognition of divorces and legal separations abroad. She understands that the law in this area can be complex and dependent on the specific facts of each case. That’s why she emphasises the importance of seeking early advice to ensure the best possible outcome.

With her successful track record in representing clients in financial remedy claims in England, Juliet is well-versed in navigating the complexities of international divorce. She also has a deep understanding of the differences in jurisdiction between England and Wales and Australia with regards to prenuptial agreements. By combining her expertise and compassionate approach, Juliet provides her clients with the legal representation they need to navigate the complexities of international divorce.

What experience does Juliet have in dealing with private children matters, including living arrangements and financial provision?

With her extensive experience in handling a wide range of private children cases, Juliet has the expertise to advise on all aspects of children work, including custody arrangements, grandparents’ rights, international abduction/relocation, schooling options (including home schooling), and cases involving domestic abuse. She has a thorough understanding of the law and a strong track record of successfully bringing cases to fruition. using her negotiation skills honed in mediation and collaborative practice to find the best possible outcome for her clients. Additionally, Juliet’s expertise in conducting fact-finding hearings, including those involving serious allegations and police charges, makes her well-equipped to handle the most complex cases.

What types of clients does Juliet typically work with and how does she provide guidance during a difficult time in their lives?

Juliet is experienced in representing clients from diverse backgrounds and professions, including authors, musicians, sporting professionals, consultants, architects, solicitors, accountants, business owners, company directors, shareholders, farmers, and non-working spouses. She has dealt with cases involving assets in multiple countries including Australia, Dubai, Spain, France, Thailand, Iran, and the US, as well as throughout the UK. Juliet uses her skills in negotiation, honed through training in mediation and collaborative practice, to provide a tailored approach to each client and achieve a solution that meets their specific needs.

What is Juliet’s role in advising clients on the financial, strategic, and protective aspects of family law?

Juliet’s approach is centred around providing personalised and tailored representation for each client. She understands that every case is unique and requires a unique approach. She serves as a professional representative for her clients, acting as their voice and shield in dealings with their spouse, other solicitors, and the court. Her clients appreciate her calm demeanour, especially when they are distressed, and her ability to provide clear and impartial advice throughout the process. Juliet’s ultimate goal is to achieve the outcome that her clients came to her for and to represent their case as they would wish.

What is Juliet’s experience in handling high-profile cases with an international angle?

Juliet has a wealth of experience handling complex divorce cases involving international assets. In one particular case, she dealt with assets located in the US, including substantial retirement funds and portfolios controlled by the spouse. Despite the challenges posed by the case, Juliet was able to achieve full financial disclosure through extensive court litigation and successful court orders. She also made successful freezing orders in London on multiple substantial holdings and accounts. Juliet’s expertise was also demonstrated when she represented a client who was the business mastermind behind a successful company with international intellectual property worth over 20 million. Thanks to her tireless efforts and thorough forensic investigation, the client was able to reach a settlement.

Juliet is experienced in handling cases involving trust structures, particularly in land and farming cases where multiple trusts are involved. She has a strong understanding of the intricacies of these structures and how to identify the assets and their availability, including when to bring in experts for valuation and liquidity analysis. Her expertise in this area has proven to be valuable to clients in both non-matrimonial and matrimonial property cases.

Contact Juliet today and see how she can help:

Tel: 0333 311 0925
Email: juliet.walker@austinkemp.co.uk