Spear’s Review

Having joined Levison Meltzer Pigott as a partner in 2002, Alison Hayes handles all aspects of family law, including matrimonial finance and children work, for a diverse client base.

She specialises in financial remedy cases with additional complexities. Many cases involve locating hidden assets and defending and attacking trust structures, and are frequently complicated by jurisdictional disputes. Hayes also arranges pre- and postnuptial agreements, as well as cohabitation agreements.

Hayes describes her style as ‘low-key and informal’, and her method is one of practicality, advocating a rational approach based on accurate information. She aims to ‘manage client expectations and provide realistic advice, without incurring large fees’.

She is a member of Resolution, a trained collaborative lawyer and a qualified mediator.

Adviser Profile

Alison Hayes joined the firm as a partner in April 2002, having qualified in 1994 and made partner with another leading family law practice. 

Alison handles complex financial remedy cases and all aspects and type of work involving children, often of a complex nature, managing a high level of emotion. Alison is experienced at drawing up all types of agreements between people wishing to regulate their relationships, whether married or not. 

Alison does not need to litigate; she is also a Resolution accredited member and a qualified mediator, including qualified to mediate with children. She is also a trained collaborative lawyer. 

She is a trustee of the Forces Children’s Trust.