Spear’s Review

Kate Hamilton advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on complex family law matters, particularly financial cases involving international assets and sophisticated wealth structures. A partner at Russell-Cooke, she is known for combining technical expertise with a pragmatic, client-focused approach.

Hamilton has observed a growing international dimension to family law work, alongside an increase in cases involving unmarried couples. She also points to the continued rise of nuptial agreements, which now form a significant part of her practice.

‘The courts have done quite a lot to uphold them, so they are now worth the paper that they’re written on,’ she tells Spear’s, adding that much of the demand is driven by clients seeking clarity, privacy and asset protection.

Hamilton stresses that the method of dispute resolution should be tailored to individual circumstances rather than ideology: ‘However much you believe in non-court dispute resolution, it needs to be right for the client.’