Claire Doroudy
Head of Family/Supervisor
With over a decade of experience in family law, Claire Doroudi is dedicated to providing exceptional client care, building relationships founded on trust, and delivering outstanding results during challenging times. She navigates complex issues with a keen eye for detail, offering reassurance and going the extra mile for her clients. Claire has extensive experience working with high net worth individuals, managing cases involving multiple properties and valuable assets, and knowing when to engage forensic accountants and other experts, such as actuaries for pension reports.
In matters concerning children, Claire has successfully handled difficult cases involving allegations of domestic abuse. She approaches these emotionally charged situations fairly and logically, ensuring clients are fully informed of the core issues. She also skillfully negotiates equitable settlements for cohabiting couples, providing clear expectations from the outset.
Furthermore, Claire possesses considerable expertise in obtaining non-molestation orders for clients needing court protection from domestic abuse. She is particularly passionate about assisting those who have experienced coercive control from current or former partners. Due to her client-focused approach, Claire quickly establishes strong rapport, leading to positive outcomes and high client satisfaction.
Claire also expertise with High Net Worth Divorce & Ultra High Net Worth Divorces which includes:
- Securing the right jurisdiction
- Establishing needs
- Inherited wealth and assets
- Ensuring full disclosure of assets
- High-value property sales
- Unravelling complex financial and ownership structures
- Suspected non-disclosure, including the freezing of assets where appropriate
- Establishing matrimonial and non-matrimonial wealth
- Protecting dynastic or other non-matrimonial wealth
- Child custody and support arrangements
- Further financial provision following a divorce in another jurisdiction
Claire deals with all aspects of relationship breakdown involving:
- Separation
- Divorce
- High Net Worth Financial Settlements
- Negotiation of consent orders
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Child Arrangements Orders
- Injunctive relief
- The international lifestyle of many High Net Worth individuals
- Issues around dynastic wealth
- The complexity of assets, including onshore and offshore trusts and structures
- Issues around the non-disclosure of assets
- Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, including subsequent changes to the status
- The definition of needs
