Jane Carter

Year of Call: 2001

Jane is a family law barrister. She specialises in financial remedies for divorcing spouses, including intricate asset division cases involving HNW individuals, family businesses and trusts & pensions.

"I found Jane through Direct Access and have never looked back.
Putting it quite simply…Jane has been absolutely brilliant during a long and torturous divorce.
I am not sure where I would be without her support and understanding."

Client Testimonal

"Highly professional, plain speaking, realistic with incredible insight. I have always felt like Jane had my back."

Client Testimonal

"A strong advocate. I have felt protected, cared for and most importantly heard."

Client Testimonal

Overview

Jane has a wealth of experience in all areas of family law. She specialises in financial remedies for divorcing spouses, including intricate asset division cases involving high net worth individuals, family businesses and trusts and pensions. 

Jane also acts for intervenors and in TOLATA applications. 

Jane provides advice and representation in private Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) and Arbitration cases.  

She can advise and give practical help if you wish to take steps to protect your assets prior to marriage or purchasing a property with your partner. 

"Jane is razor-sharp and quickly gets to the heart of the issues. She has the ability to cut through the complexities and present the case in a way that Judges really appreciate and understand."

Instructing Solicitor Feedback

"Jane's advocacy is extremely effective, clear and focused and she is clearly well respected in court."

Instructing Solicitor Feedback

She is very aware of the process that her clients will be going through personally; in particular, in high conflict cases, and can provide advice and support in these scenarios, including interim remedies. Due to the complex nature of the assets involved in many of her cases, including business holdings and investments, Jane’s clients also frequently find her understanding of the more commercial aspects of legal work to be reassuring. 

Jane is a clear thinker and brings an objective view to a case together with the attention to detail and communication skills needed to successfully represent her clients in and outside of court. She takes a pragmatic approach and is a skilled negotiator often helping to avoid a protracted dispute and reach an agreement quickly. 

When this is not possible, she has a proven track record of being a strong advocate in court, prepared to fight her clients’ corner when necessary. 

Client’s find Jane to be committed, professional and calm often achieving outcomes that exceed their expectations. 

Family & Children

Jane exclusively practises in family law, with a specialism in financial remedy instructions.  

These include:  

  • Divorcing spouses; 
  • Intricate asset division cases; 
  • HNW individuals; 
  • Family businesses; 
  • Trusts and Pensions. 
  • Pre and post nuptial agreements 
  • Interim remedies 
  • Enforcement   

Jane also acts for intervenors and in TOLATA applications. 

International Family

Jane acts for international clients including where there are assets outside of the jurisdiction. 

Direct Access Qualified

Jane is also direct access qualified and can work directly with clients. With her wealth of experience, she is fully aware of what the day -to-day management of your case involves and can provide as much guidance and support as needed. 

"Jane is very hard-working and hugely committed to her clients. She is a pleasure to instruct and work with as she is accessible, efficient and down to earth. Clients trust her implicitly."

Instructing Solicitor Feedback

Professional Memberships

  • Inner Temple.
  • Family Law Bar Association.