Patrick Buck

My work is generally focussed on financial disputes upon divorce/civil partnership dissolution, which often involve complex corporate structures, trust interests and/or overseas assets. I have worked on highly contested cases in the High Court and Central Family Court, nevertheless I am committed to first trying to reach amicable settlements through negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.

I am dedicated to improving inclusion and diversity in the legal profession and mentor university students who are embarking on a career in law.

I am also a member of Resolution and LeGal BesT.

• Financial remedy proceedings, including both securing and defending freezing injunctions over a range of asset classes.
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
• High conflict child arrangements disputes, involving allegations of coercive control and domestic violence leading to fact-finding hearings.
• Working with Fladgate’s private client department and foreign counsel to advise a family on the multi-jurisdictional tax implications following the birth of their child as a result of an overseas surrogacy arrangement.
• Working with Fladgate’s corporate department to establish family investment companies.