Presenter

Michael Allum is a Partner at The International Family Law Group LLP.

Michael specialises in financial issues which arise on relationship breakdown including financial provision on divorce or separation, financial provision for the benefit of children (Sch 1) and financial provision after an overseas divorce (Part III).

Michael’s practice covers both national and international cases. His international work includes the recognition of overseas marriages and divorces, the enforcement of financial orders and sharing English pensions after overseas divorces. He is regularly instructed to advise and act in relation to jurisdiction and/or forum disputes to secure proceedings in another country.

Michael has extensive experience of taking cases through the court system, he will do his best to find an amicable settlement where possible. Michael’s pragmatic and conciliatory approach often results in many of his cases being settled out of court.

Michael is one of the leading family lawyers specialising on enforcing English pensions following an overseas divorce. He is regularly asked to provide second opinions to clients. Michael has been instructed to provide expert evidence for overseas courts in relation to English law.

Michael is a member of the editorial board and co-editor of the Financial Remedies Journal.

Michael is frequently asked to write articles for leading publications and give lectures/seminars to the legal profession on international family law issues. Michael is also committed to family law reform and is a regular contributor to the Government’s Consultation papers.

• ‘Michael Allum is my go-to for financial remedies work. He is first rate. He has forensic attention to detail, a wonderful manner with clients, and is hugely knowledgeable’
  
• ‘Michael Allum is a pleasure to deal with and is a commensurate professional’
  
• ‘Michael Allum has decades of experience. He is hardworking but personable and a pleasure to deal with’
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