Delphine Eskenazi has been a lawyer at the bars of New York and Paris since 2003 and 2004, respectively. She holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne and an American law degree from Cornell Law School (JD, Summa Cum Laude).

She practiced for over ten years in renowned French and international law firms (Bird & Bird, UGGC Avocats).

She regularly serves as an expert on issues of French law before foreign courts in the context of complex international litigation.

Delphine Eskenazi assists clients as regards issues of filiation in an international environment, and in particular as regards recognition of parental rights in the context of adoptions undertaken abroad, and conception of children by surrogacy.

Delphine Eskenazi also advises private clients on family law issues. She has developed special expertise in international family law, and particularly in complex litigation on financial aspects of divorce. She very often advises clients on issues related to marriage contracts or prenuptial agreements in an international context. A member of the Institut Art & Droit [Art & Law Institute], a co-author of the reference work on art market law, Droit du Marché de l’Art, and a lecturer for the Master’s of Art Market Law, she often advises clients on litigation regarding the authenticity of artworks

Melissa A. Kucinski works with lawyers across the globe handling the international aspects of family law cases. In addition to her law degree, Melissa obtained a Master’s Degree from the American University School of International Service, focusing her studies on high conflict cross-cultural mediation and crisis negotiation. She consulted for the Hague Conference on Private International Law on a range of issues related to the Hague Child Abduction and Child Protection Conventions.

Melissa is a seasoned author, writing the seminal handbook on representing children in domestic and international custody and abduction cases for the American Bar Association and co-authoring the West Academic text on international family law cases in U.S. courts. She is a dynamic speaker, presenting on international child abduction, relocation, and cross-border mediation for national and international organizations, like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Family Lawyers, the New York State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

Melissa designed the International Family Law course at the George Washington University School of Law, and has taught at this prestigious institution, which boasts a top 10 ranking in International Law, since 2010.

Melissa has an active global network that adds to her expertise and provides comprehensive support for her clients. She is a long-standing member of the U.S. Department of State’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law, has served as a member on several U.S. delegations to discuss the Hague Child Abduction Convention overseas, is one of only a handful of lawyers who sit on the U.S. Uniform Law Commission’s Joint Editorial Board for Uniform Family Laws, and has chaired some of the top bar association committees and working groups on international family law.

Zahra is a Family Law Partner at Irwin Mitchell, working in the Birmingham and London offices. She's part of the national team and support clients in the UK and internationally.

Zahra's aim is to put her clients at the heart of everything she does and deliver a bespoke service with commercial and emotional intelligence at its core. With over 20 years’ experience, she is ranked as a Tier One lawyer by independent legal guides such as in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 and strives to always achieve excellence for every client, in every situation.

Zahra supports individuals and business people and specialises in dealing with financial settlements for high net worth clients with a specific focus on wealth protection. She achieves positive outcomes in and out of the court room and works collaboratively.

Zahra is regularly instructed to deal with pre and post nuptial documents, complex children matters, as well as Living Together Agreements in cases of extreme wealth. This experience allows her to find positive solutions in any number of challenging situations.

 Whether you’re going to Court or need to negotiate a settlement, she'll help you find the way forward. With a strategic approach and direct, straightforward advice, she will work alongside you to achieve the very best outcome for you and your family.

 No case is too big or too small, she will be on your side and will guide you through the legal maze of family law.

Rachel is a senior associate in the family team based in Irwin Mitchell's Birmingham office. She specialises in helping clients resolve family law issues and provides advice in cases involving complex finances and in matters relating to children where there are serious welfare concerns. Rachel also has expertise advising in wealth protection and nuptial agreements.

Rachel understands how difficult family breakdown is and the impact it can have on individuals and the wider family. She is dedicated to helping clients achieve their objectives and firmly believes in adopting a strategic and pragmatic approach to resolve matters as quickly as possible.

Rachel is committed to helping clients resolve disputes out of court if possible. This is not only the most cost effective approach but it also enables people to stay in control of decisions and work towards the best possible solution for their family. It also helps preserve the relationship between parents which is crucial for the family moving forward.

Rachel is an accredited family mediator and is specially trained in hybrid mediation, which allows her to offer a choice of approach tailored to her clients’ needs.