Widely recognised for her strategic judgement and client care, Claire Gordon takes the helm of Farrer & Co’s Family team following a period of sustained growth and success for the practice. Claire trained at Farrer & Co and has been a Partner at the firm since 2007.
The eight-partner practice is one of the largest and most experienced teams in the market and advises on every aspect of family law. From high-value divorce, complex nuptial agreements and international enforcement to sensitive children matters and modern family structures, the team works seamlessly with the firm’s top-ranked Private Wealth group to provide holistic advice to clients.
Claire has extensive experience of complex, cross-border matters involving trusts, corporate structures and reputational issues. Her recent work includes representing the wife in PN v SA [2025] EWFC 141, a landmark case which resulted in a £230.78 million award (the third-largest divorce award in English legal history) and which will influence the Family Court’s approach to coercive influence in the future.
“Claire’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for our Family team,” said Simon Pring, Head of the Private Wealth Group at Farrer & Co. “She combines sharp legal insight with exceptional empathy, and under her leadership the practice combines the authority of an established institution with the energy of a new generation.”
Commenting on her appointment, Claire said: “I’m proud to lead such a talented and collegiate group of lawyers. We’re known for providing clear-headed advice on some of the most sensitive and high-stakes matters in family law, and the team continues to go from strength to strength. I would like to thank William Massey for stewarding the team with such distinction over many years – it is a privilege to build on that legacy.”
