Post-Separation Endeavour in a £86.5m Divorce: HC v...
We recently represented the husband (H) in a financial dispute involving assets totalling £86.5m (HC v SW [2026] EWFC 237). The case...
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Yael is a Partner at Osbornes Law and Head of Hampstead Office
Chambers High Net Worth 2026 ranks Yael in Band 4 for Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth (London).
Yael is an experienced specialist who deals with all areas of family law. With 30 years of experience, she is often involved in cases involving complex financial issues arising out of the breakup of a relationship, whether married or cohabiting, as well as issues relating to children . Yael has considerable experience in addressing the impact on both adults and children involved in a relationship breakdown.
Yael is a qualified barrister both in England and in Gibraltar. She is fluent in Spanish and often advises clients on foreign Pre-Nuptial Agreements and their compliance with English law.
Her area of expertise includes drafting and advising on Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements, as well as Deeds of Separation
Yael has a following in England and in Gibraltar, and often deals with other international jurisdictions.
Separating couples who have multiple nationalities and/ or domiciles or reside in different countries may have a choice as to where they divorce and/ or where they resolve the financial arrangements for themselves or their children. These situations call for quick and effective advice to secure and seize the most advantageous jurisdiction.
Yael is a member of Resolution and is a trained Mediator and Collaborative lawyer.
Yael has been recognised and recommended by the relevant Legal directories and has been described as “commercial and charismatic” and “down to earth and practical”
Yael is a proud Gibraltarian and outside work loves to exercise and keep moving to keep up with her 3 sons !
Yael Selig advises on foreign prenuptial agreements and their compliance with English law.
Yael Selig is very active on the international circuit.
Yael Selig is a brilliant solicitor for high net worth clients. She is fantastic.
Fluent in Spanish, she brings genuine expertise in work involving Spain, Gibraltar and Israel.
Yael Selig is brilliant. She has established herself immediately as a real force in international jurisdiction work.
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