Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Services in London
Established by Mark and Vivien Piercy & Co & Co, our firm specialises in family law with offices in Dulwich and Central London. We provide expert legal guidance across divorce, cohabitation, financial settlements, and child custody matters, prioritising non-confrontational resolution through the Resolution Code of Practice. Our dual-qualified solicitor-barrister team offers in-house advocacy, ensuring continuity and cost-efficiency for clients.With decades of combined experience in complex family law cases, including reported High Court appearances, we maintain affiliations with forensic accountants, international legal experts, and specialist counsel. Flexible appointment scheduling and transparent cost management form the cornerstone of our client-focused service delivery.
Services
Divorce & Separation
Child Custody Arrangements
Prenuptial Agreements
Financial Settlements
Cohabitation Disputes
Inheritance Claims
Parental Responsibility Orders
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' combined experience as former barristers specialising in family law
- Our in-house advocacy service ensures case continuity and cost savings
- Accredited specialists with Resolution's Collaborative Law certification
- Established professional connections with forensic accountants and international legal experts
- Flexible appointment scheduling with transparent cost estimation processes
Associations and certifications
- Resolution
Services
Divorce & Separation
We provide comprehensive legal representation for divorce and separation cases, specialising in financial settlements, asset preservation, and complex property division. Our dual-qualified solicitor-barrister team ensures effective court advocacy when necessary while prioritising amicable resolutions. With expertise in high-value asset cases and international jurisdiction matters, we deliver cost-effective solutions through transparent cost management processes.
Child Custody Arrangements
Specialist guidance on child residence, contact rights, and parental responsibility agreements. We handle complex cases involving international relocation, education disputes, and welfare considerations. Our approach focuses on children's best interests while protecting parental rights through negotiated settlements or court proceedings. We have extensive experience in high-conflict custody cases and wardship jurisdiction matters.
Prenuptial Agreements
Expert drafting and review of prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements to protect personal and family assets. We ensure legal validity while addressing future financial provision and property rights. Our specialists provide balanced advice that considers both parties' interests, incorporating international jurisdiction considerations where applicable. We maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving case law affecting agreement enforceability.
Financial Settlements
Comprehensive financial dispute resolution covering property, pensions, business interests, and trust assets. We work with forensic accountants to trace and value complex assets, specialising in high-net-worth cases and cross-border financial arrangements. Our team has particular expertise in negotiating settlements that balance immediate needs with long-term financial security, with proven success in contested court proceedings when required.
Cohabitation Disputes
Specialist advice on property rights and financial claims for unmarried couples facing relationship breakdown. We handle complex property ownership disputes, child maintenance arrangements, and asset division under Trusts of Land legislation. Our team has significant experience in cases involving shared businesses, investment properties, and disputed contributions to household assets.
People
Mark Piercy
Solicitor & Former Barrister
Dual-qualified solicitor and non-practising barrister with 40+ years' family law experience. Specialises in complex financial settlements, child custody disputes, and high-profile cases. Accredited Resolution specialist and trained collaborative lawyer. Former legal assessor to multiple healthcare regulatory bodies.
Vivien Piercy
Solicitor & Former Barrister
Experienced family law practitioner specialising in divorce proceedings, cohabitation disputes, and child welfare matters. Mediation-trained with extensive courtroom advocacy experience. Member of Law Society's Family Law Panel and Resolution accredited specialist. Established practice focus on non-confrontational dispute resolution.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in family law, covering divorce, cohabitation disputes, child custody arrangements, financial settlements, prenuptial agreements, and inheritance claims. Our expertise extends to complex cases involving international jurisdictions and high-value assets.
How do you handle client communication?
We prioritise clear communication through regular updates and prompt responses to client inquiries. Flexible appointment scheduling accommodates client needs, with options for in-person meetings at our Dulwich office or remote consultations via telephone or video conferencing platforms.
What is your approach to dispute resolution?
We follow the Resolution Code of Practice, prioritising non-confrontational methods to resolve disputes amicably. When court proceedings become necessary, our in-house advocacy service ensures case continuity while maintaining cost-efficiency through reduced external counsel fees.
How are your legal fees structured?
We provide transparent cost estimates at the outset and maintain regular cost updates throughout case progression. Our charging rates remain competitive with flexible payment arrangements available, avoiding unexpected expenses through our proactive cost management approach.
What if I need to make a complaint?
Initial concerns should be directed to your case handler for prompt resolution. Formal complaints follow documented procedures with 8-week response timelines. Unresolved issues may be referred to the Legal Ombudsman within six months of our final response.
