Jane Mitchell
Partner
Services
Family law
Sectors
Private wealth
Jane is a partner based in the Thames Valley, specialising in family law, especially more complex financial cases and difficult disputes concerning arrangements for children, in both married and unmarried cases.
She has particular expertise in matters with an international element, and in handling cases where coercive, controlling or abusive behaviour is involved. Jane also regularly advises on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. As a trained collaborative lawyer, she is a long-standing member of Resolution, an association of family lawyers committed to a constructive approach to resolving family law issues. Jane is the only lawyer based in the Thames Valley who is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, a worldwide association which recognises the top family lawyers in their jurisdictions.
As a family lawyer with over 30 years of experience, I aim to bring wisdom and insight into helping my clients resolve their family problems. I offer the benefits of decades of experience combined with a genuine interest in helping people through what can be one of the most difficult times in their lives.
Her outstanding reputation is reflected by the fact that she has been top ranked in both Chambers UK and the Legal 500 for over 20 years, while her decades as a leading lawyer of her generation have been recognised by her membership of the Legal 500’s coveted Hall of Fame.
Recent work highlights
Family farms
Non-disclosure of assets
International work
Supreme Court
External recognition
What people are saying
She is enormously experienced, has fantastic judgment and is always very thorough and careful in both her preparation and her consideration of the issues that arise.
Jane is very focused on her attention to detail meaning that the clients get a first-rate service. She is a pleasure to work with.
She really empathises with you – she will always respond if you get in touch with her in a panic. She is very friendly and approachable and she has got the personable bond with you.
She is very clear minded and a formidable opponent.
Jane is clear and courageous in her advice and does not shy away from the tough realities of position, but does it with the kindness that only a wealth of experience can bring.
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