Victoria Cannon is a partner and head of family law at Hugh James. She specialises in providing expert guidance to high net worth clients during divorce proceedings, facilitating the resolution of intricate financial matters that may include complex assets, pensions and investments, including those held internationally. She also advises on more complex children matters and the establishment of child arrangements within the realm of private law proceedings. Victoria is also adept at offering guidance in cases involving domestic abuse and can oversee the implementation of necessary protective measures.
Victoria Cannon, partner and head of family law at Hugh James, considers whether the government’s proposals to make certain nuptial agreements legally binding could transform prenups from a family law precaution into a central part
The Family Court’s decision in RRE v JPR [2026] EWFC 7 provides a clear, and arguably uncompromising, illustration of how the courts are approaching non-matrimonial property after Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26. Victoria Cannon,
The case of NA v LA [2024] EWFC 113 makes it abundantly clear that judges are increasingly mindful of non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) at every stage of family law proceedings. Practitioners and clients alike should
As of April 29, 2024, significant amendments to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) will enhance the approach to non-court dispute resolution in family law matters. These changes mark a pivotal shift towards encouraging parties to