Member Profile
Claire Yorke
Partner | Mishcon de Reya
Office Location: England and Wales
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Top Specialisms
Family and Matrimonial
Relocation and Cross-Border Advisory
Connect
Professional Biography
Claire is a Partner in the Family team, practicing in the area of family law for 16 years. She recognises that changing family dynamics require a flexible and commercial approach, with early intervention and the use of ADR being key. Her diverse practice includes advising international and domestic HNW clients on the financial implications of relationship breakdown, in particular those involving trusts and corporate assets, crypto assets, inherited wealth, complex remuneration structures and where there are allegations of non-disclosure or dissipation. She also has a well-established wealth protection practice advising clients on pre-and post-nuptial agreements. Claire has great experience in private law cases relating to a child's living arrangements, significant decisions regarding their care and applications by one parent to relocate within the UK or overseas with a child. Claire has a particular interest in managing the reputational aspect of relationship breakdown and protecting the balance between personal and private life. Described as "one of the very best partners", "out performing her peers" and whose negotiating skills are "second to none", Claire is adept at ensuring that her clients feel supported in what is often a pivotal time in their lives, working with them to achieve the best possible outcome, enabling them to move forward with confidence.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: People are complex, their lives and needs are different – the challenging of identifying and meeting those was one I couldn't miss
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Put yourself in your client’s shoes – look beyond the process – what do they need and how will you get them there. Be your client’s strength and champion.
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: I have been championing the move towards a smarter, more bespoke process for UHNW clients; one where the client feels they are at the heart of a 360 degree strategy rather than their lives being dictated by a Court process. Private hearings provide a clie
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Nine Bars in Holborn – niche, welcoming and the coffee is rocket fuel!