Business Details
Trusted Family & Divorce Lawyers in London
Bortoft Bell is a boutique family law firm with over three decades of experience representing high net worth individuals in complex legal matters. Our approach prioritizes personalized client care, combining traditional values with modern dispute resolution methods. We maintain a selective caseload to ensure dedicated attention to each client's unique needs. Our team has extensive experience handling high-profile cases in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and national media.We offer flexible meeting arrangements and adopt a reasonable approach to legal fees while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. The firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and operates with transparency regarding its corporate structure and professional standing.
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Child Arrangements
Prenuptial Agreements
Spousal Maintenance
Financial Disputes
Postnuptial Agreements
Injunctions
Alternative Dispute Resolution
International Relocation Cases
Schedule 1 Claims
Highlights and features
- We specialise in high net worth family law cases with complex financial arrangements
- Our partners have decades of experience in top London law firms
- We maintain a selective caseload to ensure dedicated client attention
- We offer flexible meeting arrangements including home visits
- We combine traditional legal expertise with modern dispute resolution methods
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional client care
Top-level practitioners
Sharp strategic mind
Scrupulous attention to detail
Trustworthy and friendly
Services
High Net Worth Divorce
Specialist representation for complex financial divorces involving significant assets and international considerations. Our team handles high-profile cases with discretion and expertise. We provide strategic advice to protect client interests in contested financial settlements.
Child Arrangements Orders
Comprehensive legal support for parenting arrangements following relationship breakdown. We help establish custody, visitation rights and decision-making responsibilities. Our approach prioritises children's welfare while protecting parental rights.
Prenuptial Agreements
Drafting and reviewing legally binding financial arrangements before marriage. We ensure agreements meet legal standards while protecting clients' assets. Our advice covers complex financial portfolios and international considerations.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Facilitating out-of-court resolutions through arbitration and mediation. We help clients resolve disputes efficiently while maintaining relationships. Our approach reduces costs and emotional stress compared to traditional litigation.
Financial Claims
Handling financial settlements involving property, investments and business assets. We specialise in complex cases with cross-border elements. Our team ensures fair outcomes while minimising financial exposure for clients.
People
Charlie Bell
Partner
Experienced family law practitioner with strategic expertise in high net worth cases. Maintains professional gravitas while providing approachable client service. Recognised for handling complex financial settlements.
Arron Bortoft
Partner
25+ years' experience in family law from leading Mayfair and City firms. Specialises in high-profile cases with complex financial arrangements. Combines traditional legal values with modern dispute resolution techniques.
Mollie van Geest
Associate
Skilled family law practitioner supporting high net worth clients. Works closely with partners on complex financial and child arrangement cases. Provides detailed legal analysis and client support.
Elliot Atkinson
Associate Solicitor
Experienced in handling divorce proceedings and financial settlements. Assists clients with prenuptial agreements and child arrangement disputes. Provides practical legal solutions with client-focused approach.
Alexandra Goudeau
Trainee Solicitor
Supporting family law cases with emerging expertise in financial disputes. Learning from senior partners on high-value cases. Provides dedicated client assistance and legal research.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in all aspects of family law including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, prenuptial agreements and injunctions.
Do you handle international family law cases?
Yes, we regularly handle cases with international elements including cross-border financial settlements and child relocation matters.
What are your fee arrangements?
We offer transparent fee structures with reasonable pricing while maintaining the highest standards of legal representation.
Can I meet with you outside normal office hours?
We offer flexible meeting arrangements including home visits and remote consultations to accommodate client needs.
Do you offer initial consultations?
We provide free initial meetings for qualifying clients seeking assistance with divorce proceedings and family matters.
How are you regulated?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 663488.
Reviews (4)
Elaine Ford
Jul 04, 2021
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Arron Bortoft's knowledge is faultless and his focused and decisive approach and guidance resulted in the best outcome for me. I experienced an excellent service throughout. Arron was extremely thorough and gave me 100% confidence throughout. Arron Bortoft is undoubtedly the best Divorce Lawyer and I most definitely highly recommend Arron.
Pleased Client
Feb 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
You have been superb and a saviour to me in a very difficult few years and I can't thank you enough.
You have been superb and a saviour to me in a very difficult few years and I can't thank you enough.
Jay Kenny
Feb 06, 2021
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Mr Arron Bortoft helped me get contact and visitation right with my daughter and he was really supportive during this difficult time. Thank you kindly Mr Bortoft, my new relationship with my daughter is now perfect because of all the hard work. I highly recommended Arron and his team.
Saskia Williams
Dec 08, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
I happily put my faith in Arron and with his driven and innovative approach he was succesful in achieving the best outcome, all without the stress of having to go to court. I will be forever grateful for his hard work and commitment to my case, which has undoubtedly helped secure a bright future for me and my young daughter.
I happily put my faith in Arron and with his driven and innovative approach he was succesful in achieving the best outcome, all without the stress of having to go to court. I will be forever grateful for his hard work and commitment to my case, which has undoubtedly helped secure a bright future for me and my young daughter.
