Member Profile
Marcus Dearle
Senior Partner | Miles Preston
Office Location: England and Wales
Jurisdiction
England and Wales, Hong Kong SAR
Top Specialisms
Family and Matrimonial
Trusts: Contentious
Trusts: Planning
Connect
Professional Biography
Marcus Dearle is Senior Partner at the boutique family law firm Miles Preston in London. Miles Preston is the original leading boutique divorce and family law practice in London: following its success, a number of other boutique practices have set up in London. Marcus advises individuals and trustees on Hong Kong and England and Wales family law matters and is a recognised leading lawyer in the legal directories. He is the immediate past Chair of the IBA, Family Law Committee and a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. His entry in Tatler Address Book reads: “Marcus Dearle is the go-to family law specialist in London to rescue cases that have gone off the rails and put them back on, as demonstrated by his recent tenacious and successful representation of Sir Frederick Barclay in his high-profile divorce. 'He’s well-trained, well-versed and well-presented. He is organised and clever' - Chambers HNW. With a wide-ranging, dynamic and international practice, he was one of the first lawyers in the country to develop expertise in surrogacy law and successfully represented a father against a leading London fertility clinic in a ground-breaking High Court claim over the unauthorised use of frozen sperm.”
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: Since qualification in 1990 I have always worked closely with private client lawyers advising from a family law perspective. It's been a natural progression in my practice.
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Technical ability, common sense and a sense of humour.
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: The promotion of international nuptial agreements.
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Claridge's Bar