Spear’s Review

Promoted to head of Farrer & Co’s family law team in January 2026, Claire Gordon is a leading figure in the world of matrimonial law. Gordon has a stellar reputation for working on the most complex and high-value family law cases and is regularly instructed by billionaires. In some cases, the assets involved can exceed £200 million, with many of them also spanning multiple jurisdictions.

But Gordon insists it’s not all about the big numbers: ‘For me, it is really about where I can add value, and how you can help people get through the period.’ If this means settling out of court, Gordon is more than happy to do so. ‘I focus on a client’s best interests. To have a successful practice you don’t need to be aggressive; you need to be robust, but not aggressive.’

Gordon also regularly speaks at international conferences and is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.

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Notable cases

• PN v SA [2025] EWFC 141
  

Adviser Profile

Claire is head of the family and divorce team and is known for helping clients resolve complex and sensitive personal situations while avoiding lengthy and costly legal disputes.

With over 20 years of experience, she advises a diverse client base including entrepreneurs, private equity professionals, individuals in the public eye and those with generational wealth. Much of her work has an international dimension, and she regularly collaborates with lawyers around the world to protect her clients’ interests.

Claire advises on relationship breakdown, children matters and complex financial disputes, and has a notable reputation for her work on UK and international pre- and post-nuptial and civil partnership agreements.