John Hooper

About the Lawyer

John Hooper is a specialist family lawyer known for his expertise in high-net-worth divorce and separation cases. He is the sole director of John Hooper & Co, a family law firm based in Nottingham, England. Established in May 1995, the firm focuses on the financial aspects of relationship breakdowns and handles clients throughout the Midlands. John Hooper and his team have extensive experience in handling complex financial disputes between spouses, including those involving substantial assets, pensions, offshore trusts, private and public companies, and financial applications under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989. The firm maintains close working relationships with specialist divorce counsel, forensic accountants, and valuers to provide comprehensive legal support.

Experience

John Hooper qualified as a solicitor in 1987 and became a partner at the current firm in 1995, which he later founded as John Hooper & Co. Throughout his career, he has developed a reputation as a leading family law specialist with a primary focus on financial claims arising from divorce. He has represented clients in high-worth financial disputes, including cases involving intervenors, offshore trusts, and corporate assets. Over the years, John Hooper has handled a wide range of family law matters, including disputes related to cohabitation and children’s financial maintenance. His firm serves a diverse client base and aims to offer efficient and professional legal services tailored to the needs of individuals from various financial backgrounds.

Specialty

John Hooper specializes in:

• High-Net-Worth Divorce & Separation: Negotiation and finalisation of complex financial settlements, including substantial assets and pensions.
• Financial disputes involving offshore trusts and corporate assets.
• Applications for financial relief under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, specifically relating to children’s maintenance and lump sum payments.
• Cohabitation disputes over property and business interests.
• International Family Law, particularly cases involving jurisdictions such as the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.

The firm’s focus is on delivering tailored solutions for high-net-worth individuals navigating complex financial and familial legal matters.

Education

John Hooper was educated at St Andrew’s College and Christ Church in New Zealand. He earned his LLB degree from Otago University, New Zealand, in 1980.

• Industry Rankings: John Hooper & Co is independently recognised by the Legal 500 and ranked joint number one in the East Midlands for Family Law, highlighting their expertise in family law and financial aspects of relationship breakdowns.
• Awards and Nominations: The firm John Hooper & Co has been shortlisted in three categories at the Family Law Awards 2024, including Regional Family Law Chambers of the Year, Family Law Clerking Team of the Year, and Family Law Young Barrister of the Year (Vivien Croly). The firm was also voted ‘Regional Family Law Chambers of the Year’ at the Family Law Awards 2023.
• Leadership and Reputation: John Hooper & Co is consistently praised for their high standard of client service in Chambers UK and The Legal 500, with the firm maintaining a strong family law team and attracting high-quality work in financial remedy and children law proceedings.