Professional Practice

Francesca practises exclusively in matrimonial finance, with an emphasis on complex cases involving substantial assets, private companies, disputed tax and valuation issues, trusts and non-disclosure. Francesca has a particular expertise and interest in cases involving farms and landed estates. She is direct and pragmatic, and both a strong negotiator and a determined, fearless advocate when required.

• Recommendations

  ”Francesca Fothergill is an extremely competent matrimonial finance advocate. She is formidable and will fight her corner for her clients. She is no-nonsense and gets to the heart of the issues for the clients. Francesca is an excellent advocate.”

  Chambers and Partners, 2025

  ”Francesca is the legal swan: dignified and graceful but with a powerful kick under the water when needed” ‘fearless in her advocacy’ and ‘eminently comfortable on her feet’, with an excellent track record in handling high-net-worth matrimonial finance cases, and is widely recognised for her niche expertise in advising on cases involving landed estates and farms.”

  Legal 500, 2025

  ‘an extremely bright and able junior’

  Legal 500 2022

  ‘a fearsome opponent and a superb advocate who has the ability to think on her feet like no other’

  Legal 500 2021

  ‘an extremely competent matrimonial finance advocate. Very clear in her advice and meticulous in her preparation’

  Chambers UK 2020