John is an Associate in our Bristol family team, advising on divorce, financial remedy cases, private children matters, and wealth protection.
He worked as part of Tier 1 ranked family teams in the South West before joining Birketts in 2026.
His work spans high‑value financial disputes involving company assets, complex pensions, inherited wealth, and international elements. John works alongside counsel, financial advisers and other professionals to ensure that any advice is comprehensive.
John also has experience with pre and post‑nuptial agreements, private children cases and advising in respect of non-molestation and occupation orders.
A member of Resolution, John is known for his pragmatic, commercial approach. He seeks to guide clients toward constructive outcomes in both court proceedings and non‑court dispute resolution, with a focus on resolving disputes outside of court, where appropriate to do.
Recent work highlights
Providing asset protection advice and preparing a pre-nuptial agreement, seeking to protect significant inherited assets.
Representing a HNW client in contested financial remedy proceedings, involving multiple single joint experts, businesses, properties and arguments around pre and post-separation accrual.
Advising a client in respect of contentious private children law proceedings, with allegations of alienating behaviours and domestic abuse.
Experience & education
2026 Joined Birketts LLP as an Associate
2022 Joined Ashfords LLP advising HNW clients regarding financial remedies, asset protection and private children law
2018 – 2020 Trained and qualified as a Solicitor at Stephens Scown LLP working in a specialist financial remedies family law team
2017 Graduated from the University of Exeter
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Resolution
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