Philip Perrins, MCIArb

Philip Perrins, MCIArb

Specialises in Matrimonial finance, Preliminary issue hearings

Philips main area of expertise is acting for spouses or other third parties in matrimonial finance applications and in related preliminary issue hearings, including issues as to beneficial ownership of assets and the parties’ marital status.

In addition to his matrimonial work Philip accepts instructions to advise and act in civil claims brought under: (i) the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, albeit only in the ‘domestic context’; and, (ii) the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Philip also has experience of contested applications where there are allegations of non-disclosure; where one party fails to engage in the proceedings; cases concerning complex financial structures, trusts and alleged ‘shams’; disputes as to the beneficial ownership of property; and in cases where there is an international dimension, including disputed jurisdiction and enforcement applications.

He has a particular interest and expertise in complex matrimonial proceedings and has acted and advised in a number of cases concerning declarations as to status and the recognition of foreign divorces; these have included securing a ‘Hudson v Leigh’ declaration in respect of a ceremony in Goa, advising on the status in English law of a ceremony in Zanzibar and on the recognition of an alleged tribal marriage ceremony in Nigeria.

Awards

Joseph Jackson Memorial Scholar

Caroline Lester Prize winner

Middle Temple Benefactors Scholar

Awarded the Lloyd Jacob Memorial Exhibition

Accreditations

Monmouth School

LLB (Hons) First Class

LLM (Cantab)

Family Law Bar Association

Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

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