Spear’s Review

A ‘litigator at heart’, Hunters partner Richard Kershaw is regularly instructed in the High Court to help clients solve the problems that arise on relationship breakdown, particularly financial claims involving overseas assets, trusts and complex ownership structures. 

He often acts for UHNW individuals such as private equity professionals, hedge fund managers and City executives. 

A mere glance at Kershaw’s track record reveals why he is an indispensable part of Hunters’ operation, and why clients have been inspired to instruct him multiple times over his two decades of practice; he highlights that he continues to attract new clients through a ‘powerful stream of referrals’. 

‘We take a long-term view with clients,’ he tells Spear’s. ‘We have a small number of higher-value complex cases. When we are getting to know clients, we might spend 5, 10 or 15 hours with them before we sign them up, because we want to get to know them.’

Adviser Profile

Richard is a talented family law litigator, advising on a wide range of issues that arise on relationship breakdown, with a particular focus on complex financial claims on divorce.

Richard is regularly instructed in high‑net‑worth (HNW) and ultra‑high‑net‑worth (UHNW) divorces, and is well regarded for his expertise in the financial sector, overseas assets, trusts and intricate ownership structures.

He has a particular specialism in cases involving private equity interests, including acting in three of the reported PE cases.

Richard is known for his focused and strategic approach to cases, his calm handling of high‑pressure situations, and his determination to achieve an excellent result for his clients.