The 'extraordinary' Barbara Corbett, who leads Corbett Le Quesne's family law practice, works closely with founding partner Nicholas Le Quesne. The team's expertise encompasses international divorce (for high-net-worth individuals, as well as clients with more modest means), children’s law, mental health law and adoptions. Corbett is an authority on issues regarding same-sex marriage, particularly in relation to recent legislative changes. The team also handles sensitive child abduction cases. Associate Simon Lofthouse joined from Ogier to lead the private client offering.
Legal 500 2022 Top Tier Rankings
30th September 2021
Corbett Le Quesne has once again been ranked as a Top Tier Law Firm by the Legal 500. Advocate Barbara Corbett has been ranked as a Leading Individual and Advocate Le Quesne as a Next Generation Partner.
Corbett Le Quesne
Practice head(s):
Barbara Corbett
Other key lawyers:
Nicholas Le Quesne; Simon Lofthouse
Testimonials
‘Barbara Corbett is extraordinary and she has got lots of experience and knowledge. She is always proactive and responds straight away.’
‘As a small boutique firm the access to the partners and the knowledge that you are being looked after by experienced and senior lawyers is very comforting. Similarly with the fact they are specialists in family law, you know you are getting specialist experience and recommendations.’
‘Corbett Le Quesne offer a very personal service that doesn’t feel as imposing as bigger firms and are attentive to client needs. The service is paperless where possible making communication easier and more pragmatic.’