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“Daniel is a superstar in complicated financial matters with significant business assets. He is always on top of his papers and takes no prisoners.”

Legal 500, Leading Partner 2025

Daniel has over 16 years’ experience representing clients from all backgrounds, in relation to all aspects of Family law

During that time, he has successfully and consistently ensured his client’s interests are protected and where possible matters are resolved without the need for court proceedings. Should matters need to proceed to court, he is known for robustly defending his client’s position and ensuring his clients achieve the best possible outcome, whilst always looking to uphold principles set out by Resolutions Code of Practice.

Daniel has regularly worked on multi-million-pound financial matters and complex children act proceedings. He also has a wealth of experience acting for clients in relation to TOLATA proceedings.

Daniel’s areas of specialist practice are:

  • Divorce and dissolution proceedings
  • Financial remedy proceedings
  • TOLATA 1996 proceedings
  • Cohabitation matters
  • Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements
  • Separation Agreements
  • Child Arrangements Orders
  • Other family-based arrangements for children including Special Guardianship proceedings
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