Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in London
Peters May was founded in 2018 by Juliette Peters and Jessica May, two highly respected family law solicitors with over 50 years of combined experience. Our firm was established on the principle that family matters require legal advice that is both expert and empathetic, recognising the emotional and practical challenges clients face during relationship breakdowns. We prioritise understanding each client's unique circumstances to deliver tailored solutions, whether in divorce proceedings, financial settlements, or child custody arrangements. Our close-knit team collaborates seamlessly to provide high-level service, combining specialist knowledge with a compassionate approach. Recognised in leading legal directories such as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, we have earned a reputation as one of the UK's leading family law firms.Client testimonials highlight our tenacity, attention to detail, and ability to achieve favourable outcomes even in complex, high-net-worth cases. We are committed to resolving disputes constructively, often through alternative dispute resolution, while fiercely advocating for clients' interests when court intervention is necessary. Our expertise extends to international cases involving trusts, offshore assets, and multi-jurisdictional complexities. With offices in Mayfair, London, we serve clients across the UK and beyond, offering accessible, responsive support during life's most challenging moments.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Financial Settlements
Prenuptial Agreements
Relocation Cases
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in family law.
- Our team collaborates seamlessly to provide high-level, personalised service.
- Recognised leaders in complex international family law cases.
- Ranked in all major legal directories including Chambers & Legal 500.
- Committed to resolving disputes constructively while fiercely advocating for clients.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Chambers & Partners UK
- Legal 500
- The Times Best Law Firms
- Association of Lawyers for Children
What people say
Razor sharp attention to detail
Highly personable and understanding
Excellent settlement achieved
Proactive with wealth of knowledge
Dedicated to clients' best interests
Services
Divorce Proceedings
We specialise in managing divorce cases with sensitivity and legal precision, addressing asset division, spousal maintenance, and complex international jurisdiction issues. Our team ensures clear guidance through emotionally challenging processes while protecting client interests. With expertise in high-net-worth divorces and contested financial settlements, we deliver strategic outcomes tailored to individual circumstances.
Child Custody Arrangements
Our child custody services focus on children's best interests, handling residence, contact, and relocation cases. We navigate complex disputes involving international moves, parental alienation, and educational provisions. With dedicated advocacy in court proceedings, we secure stable arrangements while minimising family disruption through empathetic legal counsel.
Financial Settlements
We resolve financial disputes post-divorce, managing property division, business valuations, and maintenance enforcement. Our expertise covers offshore assets, trust structures, and high-value portfolios. Through negotiation or litigation, we achieve fair settlements while safeguarding clients' long-term financial security with meticulous attention to complex economic factors.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to clarify financial arrangements in case of separation. Our legally robust documents address asset protection, inheritance rights, and jurisdictional considerations. By proactively defining terms, we help couples establish clear frameworks that reduce future conflict potential through transparent, enforceable agreements.
Relocation Cases
Specialising in relocation disputes, we advise on cross-border and domestic moves involving children. Our team handles court applications for permission to relocate, opposing removal attempts, and negotiating shared parenting plans. With international law knowledge, we balance parental rights against children's welfare in complex jurisdictional scenarios.
People
Juliette Peters
Partner
Specialist in divorce and private children law with extensive experience in high-value financial claims and international cases. Recognised in legal directories for expertise in complex trust structures and offshore elements.
Jessica May
Partner
Family law specialist handling divorce, financial court applications, and children proceedings. Advises on prenuptial agreements and represents high-net-worth clients, praised for personable approach and strategic counsel.
Emily Brown
Solicitor
Focuses on complex financial matters and domestic abuse cases. Advises on property portfolios and parental alienation issues, committed to long-term client solutions through alternative dispute resolution methods.
Francesca McCay
Solicitor
Handles matrimonial finance and private children law, specialising in maintenance provisions and international child arrangements. Empathetic approach prioritises children's best interests while resolving financial disputes constructively.
Sam Wilcox
Paralegal
Assists in family law cases while completing barrister training. Experience in advocacy through pro bono school exclusion work, providing practical support in complex legal processes with a focus on client needs.
Questions
What areas of law does Peters May specialise in?
We specialise in family law including divorce, child custody, financial settlements, prenuptial agreements, and international relocation cases.
Are your services available outside London?
Yes, we handle cases across the UK and internationally, particularly in matters involving offshore assets or multi-jurisdictional elements.
What accreditations does the firm hold?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and listed in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and The Times Best Law Firms.
How do you handle child custody disputes?
We prioritise children's welfare, managing residence, contact, and relocation cases through negotiation or court advocacy as required.
Can you assist with financial settlements after divorce?
Yes, we resolve property division, business valuations, and maintenance enforcement, including complex offshore asset cases.
