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Portrait of Suzanne Kingston
Areas of expertise: Family law, Private wealth

Profile

Suzanne Kingston is one of England’s best known family lawyers, and a ‘pre-eminent force in family law’. Known as the ‘Queen of mediation and arbitration’, Suzanne has pioneered the use of non-court dispute resolution in family disputes and is credited with spearheading the Family Law Arbitration Scheme in England and Wales. 

In addition to her reputation as a sought-after mediator, collaborative family lawyer and arbitrator, Suzanne remains well able to use her unique skillset in difficult litigation and has extensive experience of working with family law colleagues around multiple jurisdictions. She advises and supports clients on a wide range of issues, including complex financial matters, child arrangements and marital agreements. She has extensive experience of mediating and advising on cohabitation disputes. 

Suzanne has a large international practice and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. She is top ranked in Chambers for ‘Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth’ and is spotlighted by the directory for mediation. She is also admitted to The Legal 500 ‘Hall of Fame’. She has received a plethora of accolades throughout her career, including being named ‘Family Lawyer of the Year’ by both Citywealth and Spear’s Magazine.

Suzanne has provided arbitration training for judges and family lawyers in England and in jurisdictions as far apart as South Africa and Hong Kong. Outside of work, Suzanne chairs the London fundraising board for the cancer care charity, Maggie’s. She also serves on the council and executive committee of Durham Law School Alumni Association. She has a diploma in mentoring and family law supervision and is very involved in Women in Family Law (WiFL). 

Recent work highlights

  • Regularly helping clients to implement wealth protection strategies, including complex multijurisdictional prenuptial agreements.
  • As a mediator, using skills to assist clients in even the most high-conflict and complex situations.
  • As an arbitrator, providing couples with a quick, certain and private resolution to their dispute all with the benefit of a fixed fee.

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