“Graeme Fraser is recognised as one of the UK’s leading family law practitioners, combining extensive expertise in complex financial disputes, cohabitation claims and international family matters with a strong commitment to legal reform. Admired for his strategic insight, clarity of advice and dedication to achieving fair outcomes, he has become a trusted adviser to families navigating intricate personal and financial challenges, while also helping shape the future direction of family law in England and Wales.”

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Graeme Fraser is Partner and Head of Family at William Sturges. With more than 25 years of experience exclusively practising family law, he advises clients on complex divorce and separation matters, financial settlements, children’s issues, cohabitation disputes and relationship agreements.

He is particularly well known for handling cases involving substantial wealth, business interests, complex asset structures and multi-jurisdictional family law issues. Alongside his client work, Graeme is recognised nationally as one of the leading campaigners for cohabitation law reform in England and Wales.

What Graeme Fraser does

Graeme advises individuals, families and business owners across a wide range of family law matters, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Complex financial settlements
• High net worth and business asset cases
• Cohabitation disputes and claims
• Trust and property-related family disputes
• Children and parenting arrangements
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Cohabitation agreements
• European and international family law matters
• Multi-ethnic and cross-cultural family law issues

His practice frequently involves sophisticated financial arrangements and cases requiring careful strategic planning to protect his clients’ long-term interests.

Why he stands out

Graeme combines technical excellence with a genuine commitment to fairness and improving outcomes for families.

Unlike many lawyers who focus solely on individual cases, Graeme has helped shape family law policy nationally. As Chair of Resolution’s Cohabitation Committee, he has been at the forefront of efforts to modernise legal protections for unmarried couples and their families.

Clients value his ability to explain complex legal issues in clear, practical terms while developing strategies that reflect both their legal rights and wider personal objectives.

His values are rooted in fairness, equality and achieving the best possible outcomes through thoughtful and effective legal advice.

Leading authority on cohabitation law

Graeme is widely regarded as one of the UK’s foremost experts on cohabitation rights and legal reform.

He has led national conversations about improving legal protections for cohabiting couples and has presented evidence to Parliament on the rights of cohabiting partners.

His work in this area has helped influence policy discussions and improve understanding of the challenges faced by modern families whose relationships fall outside traditional marriage frameworks.

Thought leadership and public profile

Graeme is a highly respected commentator on family law issues and is regularly featured by major national media outlets.

His commentary has appeared on:

• BBC
• Sky News
• Financial Times
• The Times

He is also a contributing editor to the renowned Family Court Practice, commonly known as the “Red Book”, one of the most authoritative publications used by family law practitioners and judges throughout England and Wales.

Professional leadership

Graeme plays an active role in shaping family law practice and procedure through a number of influential appointments.

His roles include:

• Chair of Resolution’s Cohabitation Committee
• Member of the Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC)
• Member of Resolution’s Family Law Reform Group
• Member of Resolution’s Training and Learning Committee
• Contributing Author to the Family Court Practice (Red Book)
• Contributor to Butterworths Family Law Service

These positions place him at the heart of developments affecting family law practitioners and families across England and Wales.

Awards and recognition

Graeme’s contribution to family law has been recognised through numerous industry awards and honours, including:

• Members Choice Award Winner, Resolution Annual Awards 2023
• Family Law Community Interaction Award Winner, LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2023
• Family Law Commentator of the Year, LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2018

These accolades reflect not only his legal expertise but also his commitment to education, reform and improving family justice.

Qualifications and accreditations

• LLB (Hons), Manchester Metropolitan University
• Law Society Family Accreditation Scheme
• Resolution Specialist Accreditation in Complex Financial Remedies
• Resolution Specialist Accreditation in Cohabitation and TOLATA disputes