Alistair is a specialist family law solicitor with over 17 years of experience working in the frontline of family law, including cases that have re-shaped and progressed the law.

His main specialism is in dealing with difficult financial cases, including complications arising from international elements and sophisticated asset structures, as well as the individual characteristics of a particular case. Alistair is an expert in private children matters, including applications for a parent to move abroad with their children, and disputes concerning day-to-day arrangements for children. 

Recognised as one of 100 “Future Leaders” (Citywealth) and one of the top 20 family and matrimonial lawyers in the UK (Citywealth 2020), Alistair is also ranked as a leading individual in the Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and Chambers HNW guides.

Alistair acts for a wide range of clients, including business owners and individuals working in finance in London. As well as financial cases on divorce, Alistair is often instructed to draft and advise on pre- and post-nuptial agreements. 

Alistair is a member of Resolution and AIJA, the International Association of Young Lawyers. He also volunteers as a student advisor at the pro bono BPP Family Law Advice Clinic.

  • "Alistair Myles is excellent. He has a subtle and strategic approach to cases. He is calm, super organised, and is in fact totally unflappable."

    Legal 500 2024

  • "Alistair has very good judgement and an excellent rapport with clients."

    Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022

  • "Myles is calm, practical, and isn't looking to fight every point - he takes a more holistic approach."

    Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023

  • "Al Myles – my go to recommendation. He is clever, organised and innovative. Always knows the answer."

    Legal 500 2023

  • "He is a very good solicitor. He's very focused, straightforward and intelligent."

    Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022

  • "Alistair is a calm and thoughtful solicitor. He is not in any way shy of a fight, but just a very measured pair of hands."

    Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022

  • "He is totally no-nonsense, very accessible and so responsive."

    Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022

  • “Alistair is really fantastic. He's really measured and considered in his approach; he's a very slick and smooth advocate. He has great client skills and years of experience behind him.”

    Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022

  • “He's not afraid to pull out some real tactics.”

    Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022

  • “He's clever, unafraid of anything and always willing to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in. He doesn't shy away from dealing with tricky stuff and leaving it to counsel. He's my go-to in London.”

    Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022

  • "I highly recommend Alistair, he is wholly committed to the client in every one of his cases. His advice is always practical and calm, and he has an enviable ability to cut through difficult issues."

    Annabel Barrons via. Citywealth Leaderslist

  • "Clients appreciate that his tactical and technical skill is matched by a wish to consciously manage costs in a way proportionate to the case".

    Annabel Barrons via. Citywealth Leaderslist

  • "Al will always be empathetic in the face of an inevitable range of client emotions."

    Annabel Barrons via. Citywealth Leaderslist

  • "Cool, calm and collected under pressure, there’s nothing Al cannot take in his stride. Sound judgment and charming with it, he is my go to recommendation to anyone in need of advice."

    Anon via. Citywealth Leaderslist

  • "I recommend Alistair because he provides sound and sensible advice, explained in plain English; he works diligently for his clients, but efficiently and represents good value for money for the quality of work he produces."

    William Tyzack QEB via. Citywealth Leaderslist

  • "Alistair is personable, easily developing a good rapport with his clients and opposing solicitors. He seeks to get his clients out of litigation as quickly as possible, but is tough when necessary. As a result, he achieves great results."

    William Tyzack QEB via. Citywealth Leaderslist

  • "Alistair is really quick off the mark, foresees problems before they arise and all the while, cool, calm and collected. A pleasure to be instructed by."

    Madhavi Kabra via. Citywealth Leaderslist

  • "Alistair immediately puts clients at ease with his calm approach and obvious mastery of the law. He'll always look for the solution and only litigate as a last resort. Cannot recommend him highly enough."

    Samantha Woodham via. Citywealth Leaderslist

  • "He is very bright, has good experience and is very affable while also being a formidable opponent."

    Chambers UK Guide 2022

  • "He is very good in his client handling and analysis." 

    Chambers UK Guide 2022

  • "Calm head and cool manner in difficult circumstances. Cannot thank Alistair highly enough."

    Neil Stevens via LinkedIn

  •  "He has a good bedside manner, he's really attentive to client needs and he's really effective."

    Chambers High Net Worth 2021

  • "He is a fantastic blast for the future. He is a very powerful solicitor and has very good client-handling skills." 

    Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2021

  • "Alistair has been incredibly professional throughout and was particularly good at keeping the situation calm and focused, even in times of extreme stress."

    Chambers UK Guide 2022

  • "Alistair always knew how to dissipate the situation to avoid a negative escalation, which was instrumental in the very positive result."

    Chambers UK Guide 2022

  • "Alistair Myles fights hard for his clients but gives them the dose of realism that they need."

    Legal 500 2024

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A bit more about Alistair…

  • 2008 Trained Levison Meltzer Pigott, qualified

    2015 Partner, Levison Meltzer Pigott

    2021 Founding Partner Ribet Myles

  • Resolution

    AIJA - International Association of Young Lawyers

  • Haley v Haley [2020] EWCA Civ 1369

    R and K [2020] EWHC 841 (Fam)

    Vasilyeva v Shemyakin [2019] EWHC 932 (Fam)

    MH v MH (Case C-173/16) [2017] ILPr 23, 503

    MH v MH [2015] IEHC 771

    RC (Mother) v AB (Father) [2015] EWHC 1693 (Fam)

    US v SR (No.3 Needs) (Adverse inferences/costs order reflecting litigation misconduct) [2014] EWFC 24

    US V SR (No 2) (Legal Services Order: Undisclosed Assets) [2014] EWHC 2864 (Fam)

    US v SR [2014] EWHC 175 (Fam)

    Bhura v Bhura [2013] 2 FLR 44

    AC v DC and others (No 2) [2012] EWHC 2420 (Fam)

    AC v DC & Ors (Financial Remedy: Effect of s37 Avoidance Order) (No 1) [2012] EWHC 2032 (Fam)

    JONES v JONES [2011] 1 FLR 1723

    R v F (Schedule 1: Child Maintenance: Mother’s costs of contact proceedings)[2011] 2FLR 991 FD

    J V J [2009] EWHC 2654 (Fam)

    RE CHILD X (RESIDENCE AND CONTACT – RIGHTS OF MEDIA ATTENDANCE – FPR RULE 10.28(4)) [2009] EWHC 1728 (FAM)

    CC v RC [2007] EWHC 2033 (Fam)

    RE S (UNMARRIED PARENTS: FINANCIAL PROVISION) [2006] EWCA Civ 479