SMB is delighted to again have been awarded Band 1 ranking for Family and Matrimonial Finance in the latest Chambers High Net Worth Guide.
The firm has also seen Jane McDonagh, Tessa Bray and Tom Farley-Hills receive individual rankings, recognising their ongoing expertise and standing within the market.
Published annually, the Chambers High Net Worth Guide identifies leading lawyers and law firms advising high net worth individuals and families. Rankings are based on extensive independent research, including feedback from clients and professional peers.
This recognition in the 2026 Guide reflects the team’s commitment and expertise in advising clients on complex family law and matrimonial finance matters, including divorce, financial settlements, children disputes and international family issues.
We are delighted that Saul Lehrfreund and Parvais Jabbar have been appointed to the House of Lords as life peers, recognising their outstanding contributions to human rights, access to justice and criminal justice reform.
Read moreMuch of the attention around the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) has focused on technical changes that appeal to data protection geeks (like me and my colleagues?) such as the scope of a reasonable and proportionate search, how controllers can use automated decision-making and a broad lawful basis of legitimate interests for scientific research. However, one of the most immediate practical changes for all organisations is the introduction of a formal requirement to have a process for handling data protection complaints. This affects every organisation that processes personal data.
Read moreAll five of SMB’s Music Partners have been recognised in the highly regarded Billboard Top Music Lawyers list.
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