Patrick Buck

Our Service

I advise clients on a broad range of private family law matters, including: the financial implications of all types of relationship breakdowns; pre- and post-nuptial and civil partnership agreements; and matters relating to arrangements for children.

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 and cost-efficient settlements through negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.

I am a member of ConTrA (the Contentious Trusts Association), Resolution and LeGal BesT.

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

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 and cost-efficient settlements through negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.

I am a member of ConTrA (the Contentious Trusts Association), Resolution and LeGal BesT.

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

Experience

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.