Managing Associate
Adam is a Managing Associate who joined Clarence Family Law in August 2025 from leading firm Pennington Manches Cooper. He specialises in all aspects of family law, with a particular emphasis on high-value financial disputes and cases with an international element. Adam also advises on cohabitation disputes and private law children matters, including both domestic and international relocation cases.
Adam has been described in The Legal 500 as “hard working, client-friendly and [with] very good judgement,” and he is also recommended in the Spears Family Lawyers Index. He is an active member of Resolution and sits on its Training and Learning Committee.
❝ Paterson is experienced in finding solutions to cases with an international dimension and has a particular focus on ‘complicated cases where HNW families are involved’ Recommended Family Lawyer – Spears 500 ❞
❝ Adam Paterson has a calm and considered approach, is able to look after vulnerable clients well and provide pragmatic solutions. He is a very safe pair of hands. – Legal 500 ❞
❝ Paterson is experienced in finding solutions to cases with an international dimension and has a particular focus on ‘complicated cases where HNW families are involved’ Recommended Family Lawyer – Spears 500 ❞
❝ Adam Paterson has a calm and considered approach, is able to look after vulnerable clients well and provide pragmatic solutions. He is a very safe pair of hands. – Legal 500
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