Georgina McCluskey
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Georgina advises clients in relation to all areas of family law including financial arrangements on divorce, private children law matters and pre nuptial agreements.
She strives to achieve the best outcome possible for her clients whether that is through the court process or alternative forms of dispute resolution.
Georgina has specialised in family law since qualifying in 2016. Her cases often have an international focus and she has experience of dealing with complex asset structures and serious non-disclosure. Georgina has a particular interest in children matters and was recently involved in the reported case of AA v BB.
Georgina is a member of Resolution and has a pragmatic and empathetic approach, working tirelessly to protect her clients’ interests.
A bit more about Georgina…
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2014 Trainee, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
2016 Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
2017 Solicitor, Irwin Mitchell
2018 Solicitor, Levison Meltzer Pigott
2022 Solicitor, Ribet Myles LLP
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AA v BB [2021] EWHC 1822 (Fam)
Bailey v Bailey [2021] EWFC B99
Reported cases
AA v BB
[2021] EWHC 1822 (Fam)
Georgina was part of the team who acted in this significant financial remedy case involving a dispute over whether assets held within a family trust should be taken into account when determining a fair financial settlement on divorce. The Court was required to consider the nature of the trust, the extent of the husband's access to its assets and whether those resources could realistically be relied upon to meet the wife's claims. In doing so, it examined the practical reality of the parties' financial arrangements rather than simply the legal structure through which assets were held. The decision highlights the court's willingness to look beyond legal ownership when assessing financial resources and provides important guidance on the treatment of trust assets in divorce proceedings. It reinforces the principle that the court will focus on the substance of a party's financial position when determining a fair outcome.
Marie-Therese Elisabeth Helene Hohenberg Bailey v Anthony John Bailey & Ors
[2022] EWFC 5
Georgina was part of the team acting for Princess Marie-Therese Hohenberg Bailey in a long-running dispute concerning the enforcement of financial orders made following divorce. Despite findings in the underlying financial remedy proceedings that the husband had been dishonest and had sought to frustrate the implementation of the court's orders, he continued to refuse to take steps required to enable the wife to receive her financial award. Following extensive enforcement proceedings, the Court found that the husband had acted in contempt of court and sentenced him to 12 months' imprisonment. Two third parties who had assisted in obstructing the implementation of the orders were also found in contempt. The decision demonstrates the Family Court's willingness to take robust action where parties deliberately ignore court orders and seek to prevent the enforcement of financial awards. It highlights the extensive powers available to the court, including committal to prison, when faced with serious and persistent non-compliance.