With a formidable reputation for tackling complex family law issues with skill and sensitivity, Catherine Bedford heads the family group at Harbottle & Lewis. Catherine’s approach is tailor-made – whether discreetly negotiating outside the court process or tough litigating within it. ‘We take pride in giving our clients the best possible service whilst identifying clear solutions to meet their objective. No one size fits all’.

Catherine advises individuals emanating from diverse fields such as finance to arts, often international and/or in the media spotlight.  She works tirelessly to ensure the best outcome for clients; that sometimes means dovetailing with existing advisors and family offices.

The firm stands out for its ability to provide a comprehensive service to clients experiencing family problems. In addition to excellent family law advice, the team draws on the expertise of its other highly-regarded departments to advise on wider issues that arise in the context of relationship breakdown and the resolution of financial issues such as reputation management, tax, trusts, companies and real estate.