Email: abortoft@bortoftbell.com
Phone: 020 3405 0060
Firm: Bortoft Bell

About Arron

Arron Bortoft is a highly respected family lawyer with over 25 years of experience, the majority of which was spent at renowned firms in Mayfair and the City of London. As a Partner at Bortoft Bell, Arron focuses predominantly on high net worth financial remedy and children proceedings. His work regularly involves cases of exceptional value and complexity, often with offshore assets, trusts, or cross-jurisdictional elements.

Arron has acted in some of the most significant family law cases of recent years, including Quan v Bray in both the High Court and Court of Appeal, and is known for his creativity, precision, and strategic acumen. Clients and peers alike praise his tenacity, tactical skill, and meticulous attention to detail.

Why He’s Different

Arron’s reputation is built not just on his results but on his approach. He believes in the power of strong lawyer–client relationships and maintains lasting connections with many former clients. His mix of intellectual rigour, tactical judgment, and empathy ensures his clients receive both robust representation and genuine support throughout their cases. While he is an exceptional litigator, Arron also promotes alternative dispute resolution — including arbitration and private settlement hearings — where this serves his clients’ best interests.

Client & Peer Recognition

“A powerhouse of a lawyer. He uses his extensive experience to ensure each case is approached with no tactical error.” – Legal 500

“Represents each client with dogged determination and is not afraid to give robust advice when needed.” – Chambers and Partners

“Really exceptional client care. Arron Bortoft has a painstaking attention to detail.” – Legal 500

“Incredibly energetic, detailed and conscientious, but has a fantastic, user-friendly rapport with his clients.” – Legal 500

“He is a highly experienced and diligent operator… tireless in fighting his client’s corner.” – Legal 500

“Extremely sensible family lawyer.” – Legal 500

Reported Cases

• Mubarak v Mubarak [2001] 1 FLR 673
• Q v Q [2009] 1 FLR 935
• Quan v Bray [2014] EWHC 3340 (Fam)
• Quan v Bray [2015] 2 FLR 546
• Quan v Bray [2015] EWCA Civ 1401
• Quan v Bray [2017] EWCA Civ 405
• Quan v Bray [2018] EWHC 3558 (Fam)
• Ladwa v Chapman [2018] Chan Div

Recognition & Awards

• Recognised as a “Leading Individual” – The Legal 500 (2019 & 2020)
• Praised by Chambers and Partners for his thoroughness, tenacity, and client care
• Described as “committed to his client’s cause” and “tireless in fighting his client’s corner”

Beyond the Law

Outside the office, Arron is an avid fly fisherman and passionate cook who enjoys mastering complex recipes. He also treasures spending quality time with his family and dogs.