Withers has promoted Julian Lipson to head its family practice, a spokesperson for the firm confirmed to thewealthnet.

Mr Lipson joined the firm in 1997 and became a partner in 2003. He has focused on divorce and family law, in particular the financial repercussions of relationship formation and breakdown. His work frequently has an international perspective, often involving tax and trust implications, substantial assets or incomes.

Mr Lipson has also contributed to Tolley’s Administration of Trusts and Estates as author of its divorce chapter.

He replaces Gill Doran, who is to return to a fee-e...