Priya Palanivel is described in the legal directories as a “stand out lawyer”, with a complete understanding of what her clients need, supporting them tirelessly. Priya is described as understanding how to manage complex family litigation.
Whilst a hugely experienced litigator, Priya is an astute negotiator, and is committed to finding creative solutions for her clients, whatever their family law needs, in the least adversarial way, where possible.
Priya qualified in 2005, and was made up to partner in 2017, having worked primarily in boutique specialist family law firms. Priya has built a practice in complex family finance involving both married and unmarried couples, often with an international element, as well as advising on marital agreements with complex asset structures, such as trust structures and complex businesses. Priya has also built a reputation for advising on highly contentious children matters. Priya is known for not shying away from the tough issues, but does so in an empathetic and focused way.
To complement her practice, Priya is a dispute resolution advocate, she qualified as a mediator in 2017, and her mediation practice is going from strength to strength; as such she heads up Hall Brown’s London mediation offering. In addition to this, Priya recently completed her collaborative training as well as the one couple, one lawyer, training. Priya is one of a growing number of Hall Brown’s NCDR practitioners.
Priya is an active member of Resolution, and sits on the standards committee, as well as being an assessor for the Specialist Accreditation in Complex Finance.
Priya is often instructed by entrepreneurs, founders, professionals, private individuals as well as their spouses/partners.
“Priya Palanivel is an excellent lawyer who supports her clients well, provides clear advice and works pragmatically to achieve results.” – Chambers HNW, 2026
“Priya Palanivel is super sensible, a really good technical drafter, and not afraid to pick up phone and get to grips with things for her clients. She is cool, calm and collected in negotiations.” – Chambers HNW, 2026
“I have been impressed by Priya’s sharpness and engagement. She is very strong intellectually and inspires confidence.” – Chambers HNW, 2026
“Priya Palanivel is fantastic on all levels. She is a well-rounded lawyer who has depth of experience and confidence in her advice.” – Chambers HNW, 2026
“Priya Palanivel is a standout lawyer” – Legal 500
