Irwin Mitchell family law team recognised in spear’s 2026 rankings

National strength and ultra-high-net-worth expertise recognised across the UK, highlighting Irwin Mitchell as a go-to family law firm both outside and inside London

Irwin Mitchell’s Family Law team has achieved multiple senior rankings in the prestigious Spear’s 2026 guide to the UK’s top family lawyers, emphasising the firm’s high-calibre practice on a national scale.

Two of the team’s leading partners, Ros Bever and Clare Wiseman, have been named as “Top Recommended” family lawyers, showcasing the firm’s consistent excellence at the UHNW end of the market. They were joined by Sarah Balfour, Claire Filer, Nathaniel Groarke, Fran Hipperson, and Zahra Pabani, who are all Recommended in Spear’s 2026, highlighting the firm’s national strength in depth and breadth of talent.

The Spear’s annual family law rankings celebrate the country’s foremost legal advisers serving high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals on complex personal, financial and family matters.

Irwin Mitchell’s strong performance in 2026 reflects the depth and breadth of its Family Law practice both inside and outside London, with recognised lawyers based across the firm’s national network of offices. The rankings reinforce Irwin Mitchell’s reputation as a go-to adviser beyond the capital, bringing top-tier expertise to clients throughout the UK and internationally.

Irwin Mitchell’s Family Law team is recognised for its expertise in complex, high-value cases involving UHNW clients and public figures. The team frequently handles matters concerning substantial business interests, intricate trust and family office structures, significant property portfolios, and cross-border assets. While renowned for its formidable litigation capabilities, the firm also offers a strong mediation practice including former BBC News presenter Joanna Gosling as a qualified family mediator to provide alternative dispute resolution options for clients.

By working closely with specialists across Irwin Mitchell’s wider Private Client and Business Services teams, the Family Law practice delivers fully integrated, holistic advice covering every aspect of a client’s situation, from divorce and children arrangements through to associated tax, trust, succession planning and business issues.

Clare Wiseman, Head of Family Law at Irwin Mitchell, said: 

“It’s fantastic recognition for the team to have so many of our lawyers recommended by Spear’s. This achievement is a testament to the strength and depth of our team, and to the trust our clients place in us to handle their most complex and sensitive matters. Our clients’ needs are often multifaceted, involving international considerations and high-value assets.

 

“Having the backing of Irwin Mitchell’s wider Private Client and Business Services divisions means we can provide advice that is both technically excellent and seamlessly connected to every aspect of their family, financial and business interests.”

Ros Bever, Managing Partner of Irwin Mitchell’s Private Client Group, added: 

“We are proud to be one of the most consistently recognised and well-resourced family law teams in the UK, particularly at the HNW end of the market. The Spear’s 2026 rankings underline our commitment to delivering top-tier family law expertise both inside and outside London, so that clients across the regions receive the same exceptional service as those in the capital. We’ll continue to build on this success as a leading go-to adviser for high-value, complex family matters nationwide.”