William Hogg
- Family
- Dispute Resolution
- Partner
Qualifications
- Chambers & Partners UK Guide ranked department.
- Chambers & Partners Alternative Dispute Resolution, Spotlight ranked lawyer.
- Firms to Watch in The Legal 500 UK Solicitors 2023 Mediation rankings.
- Legal 500, Family Law Leading Firm 2024.
- Chambers HNW Family and Matrimonial Guide ranked department.
- Spear's 500 “Recommended” Family Lawyer.
- International lecturer of mediation. Accredited to supervise trainee mediators as a mentor monitoring their progress towards accreditation.
- Accredited to perform direct consultation with children.
- Director of the Family Mediators Association, Committee Member of the FMC Accreditation Committee, and Board Member of the European Network of Collaborative Professionals.
- Family Mediation Council Accredited FMCA.
- LL.M Masters of Law.
Expertise
- Highly trained collaborative lawyer and mediator.
- 40 years of experience in handling high-conflict family issues.
- Expert in the financial aspects of divorce and separation.
- Complex ancillary relief cases involving other countries.
- Worldwide asset recovery.
- High net worth individuals.
- Preparation, and advice on post-nuptial and pre-nuptial agreements.
- Child contact disputes and international abductions.
William Hogg is a Partner in the Family team and Head of Dispute Resolution at the firm. With over four decades of experience, William is widely recognised as one of the UK’s most accomplished family lawyers. He is known for his calm authority, pragmatic advice, and consistent success in helping clients navigate complex and emotionally charged matters.
William is a Family Mediation Council Accredited Mediator with specialist accreditation in child-inclusive mediation. He is a committed advocate for out-of-court solutions and brings significant expertise in collaborative law, mediation and early-stage negotiation. His experience has led to key leadership roles across the sector, including Director of the Family Mediators Association, Committee Member of the FMC Accreditation Committee, and Board Member of the European Network of Collaborative Professionals.
His practice encompasses high-value financial remedy cases, often involving cross-jurisdictional elements, corporate and partnership structures, and complex asset portfolios. William has particular experience advising professionals, including those in the medical and dental sectors, and is regularly instructed in cases involving high-profile or high-net-worth individuals. He also advises on pre- and post-nuptial agreements and maintains a significant children law practice, including international abduction and relocation cases.
A sought-after speaker and educator, William has delivered presentations across Europe and was recently invited to speak in Paris, Barcelona and Madrid on best practice in family dispute resolution. He is regularly instructed by clients and professionals who value both his technical expertise and his personal approach, which balances strategic clarity with deep empathy.
William is ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide and Chambers UK Guide, holds a personal ranking in The Legal 500, and has been recognised as a Spear’s 500 Recommended Family Lawyer. His department is also ranked in all major legal directories.
The quantity and quality of referrals William receives is reflective of the professional and personal skills he brings to Laurus.
"William Hogg is excellent and cannot do enough for his clients. He would always be on hand evenings, weekends, whenever I needed him. He would give honest and fair feedback and was professional at all times. I have recommended him to anyone I ever speak to that has a requirement for a solicitor or mediation in family matters.
He was intelligent and consistent and was very intuitive. I absolutely trust him to do the right thing and get the best for his clients. He would not give up or every take the easy option. He only cared about justice and the right thing for my daughter and family. He is a saint in a world of law and I am very grateful for everything that he has done."
