Our Services
High-Net-Worth Divorce
Strategic representation where substantial wealth and complex assets are at stake.
Blackstar Law specialises in sophisticated financial remedy proceedings involving significant and complex wealth.
Our Expertise
Sophisticated advice for substantial financial cases
Blackstar Law represents clients in high-value and complex financial remedy proceedings involving substantial property, businesses, international assets, hidden asset concerns and contested disclosure.
We provide strategic advice throughout the entire financial remedy process, combining detailed financial analysis with a clear understanding of each client’s commercial priorities and long-term objectives.
Strategic Context
Complexity requires specialist expertise
High-net-worth divorce frequently involves far more than the division of a family home and conventional savings. Company structures, investment portfolios, trusts, overseas property, pensions, cryptocurrency and valuable personal assets may all require careful analysis.
Questions may also arise regarding pre-marital wealth, family contributions, asset ownership, liquidity and disclosure. Establishing an accurate financial picture is essential before meaningful negotiations or settlement discussions can take place.
Our Approach
Meticulous. Commercial. Outcome-focused.
We begin by establishing the financial landscape and identifying the issues likely to determine the outcome of the case. Strategy is then developed around disclosure, valuation, expert evidence, negotiations and court proceedings.
We advise throughout maintenance pending suit applications, Legal Services Payment Orders, settlement negotiations, FDR hearings and preparation for final hearings where agreement cannot be achieved.
In complex cases, Blackstar Law works alongside leading family law counsel, King’s Counsel, forensic accountants, property valuers, business valuation experts, overseas lawyers and other specialist advisers where required.
Key Factors
Businesses & Company Structures
Analysis of private companies, shareholdings, corporate structures, valuations and income-generating assets.
Property & International Assets
Complex property portfolios, overseas real estate, foreign accounts and assets spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Trusts & Family Wealth
Consideration of trusts, inherited wealth, family arrangements and assets acquired before the marriage.
Pensions & Investments
Assessment and division of substantial pensions, investment portfolios and other long-term financial assets.
Cryptocurrency & Luxury Assets
Treatment and valuation of digital assets, watches, vehicles, jewellery, art and other valuable chattels.
Disclosure & Litigation Strategy
Hidden asset concerns, expert evidence, FDR and settlement strategy, interim applications and final hearing preparation.
