Partner
Adam is one of the Partners at Clarence Family Law and a leading family lawyer, joining the firm in September 2025 from Penningtons Manches Cooper. Adam brings a strategic and empathetic approach to his work, advising on all issues following the breakdown of a relationship with particular emphasis on high value financial disputes. Adam also advises on nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes and private law children matters, including relocation cases.
Adam has been described in The Legal 500 as ‘hard working, client-friendly and [with] very good judgement’ and he is recommended in the Spears Family Lawyers index. Adam is an active member of Resolution and sits on its Training and Learning Committee.
Adam lives with his partner and young son in Thames Ditton.
Professional recommendations:
- “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”