Magnus is a family lawyer with over two decades experience advising clients through some of the most complex and personal matters. He is known for his calm, measured and strategic approach.
His practice focuses on high-value financial disputes, international family matters, and private children cases. He regularly advises high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and international families on cases involving intricate financial structures, jurisdictional questions, and sensitive child-related issues.
Magnus also sits as a part-time judge in the Family Court. An experience that sharpens his ability to read a case clearly, assess its strengths and weaknesses honestly, and advise clients accordingly.
Outside of his legal work, Magnus can often be found pursuing outdoor adventures including paragliding and ultra-length biking being the current favourites.
Magnus has spent his career exclusively in family law, beginning at a leading international firm before building a practice focused on the cases where experience and judgement matter most.
He has advised high-net-worth individuals and international families in multi-jurisdictional divorce proceedings, acted in disputes involving complex corporate and trust structures, and negotiated substantial financial settlements outside of court. He has represented clients in high-conflict children litigation and managed relocation cases spanning multiple legal systems, working closely with foreign counsel throughout.
His practice also covers urgent injunction applications, enforcement of overseas judgments, and discreet counsel to public figures and high-profile individuals. He works regularly alongside financial experts, accountants, and valuers, and has extensive experience in both mediation and arbitration.
Magnus has been recognised in the leading legal directories for many years as a specialist in high-net-worth financial cases and private children disputes.
"Good on detail and gives solid advice."
Chambers
"Straight-talking and straight-dealing."
Spear's Magazine
"Calmness personified — very good at negotiating."
Chambers
"Very creative at finding solutions."
Spear's Magazine
"Exemplary in every way — professionalism, compassion and empathy."
Chambers
"Professionalism, kindness, understanding and incredible patience — the most humane lawyer I could possibly imagine."
mrs k
"All the advice you gave, and the very calm and constructive attitude you had, helped me all the way through."
mr n
"You threw me a lifeline and I am so so grateful for that."
mr w
"I would like to thank you, I hope to have learned something from your calming and sensible approach."
mr p
"I don't really know what else to say apart from: you are a rockstar."
mrs s