Introduction
Since becoming a tenant at St Philips in 2020, Luke Tallis has practised almost exclusively in the field of financial remedies, Schedule 1 and Trusts of Land. He is regularly instructed in high-value cases as well as those with legal and factual complexities, including jurisdictional disputes, intervenor claims and offshore trusts/assets. Luke is available for instructions across the full spectrum of financial matters and at all stages of proceedings, including pre-proceedings and Alternative Dispute Resolution. He also is available to draft pleadings and pre/post-nuptial agreements.
His experience includes acting for high-net-worth clients and cases with net assets exceeding £10 million. Luke has recently represented a third-party global company with annual turnover of £50 million advised on intervening in the proceedings.
He was ranked in the Legal 500 UK Bar Rankings 2024 as a ‘Rising Star’.
Luke frequently delivers educational seminars to financial remedies practitioners including barristers and solicitors. In July 2024, he delivered a seminar to a large cohort of financial remedies District Judges and Circuit Judges who sit on the Midlands Circuit. Luke contributes to educational publications, including multiple articles being published in the Family Law Journal.
Notable Cases
Financial remedies:
FI v AI & Others – represented the wife in a 4-day section 37 set aside trial before a Circuit Judge with 2 additional intervenors. The dispute concerned multiple rental properties not in the husband’s name. Successfully argued the husband was the beneficial owner of the rental properties and managed a hugely profitable property portfolio business that had not been disclosed. Awarded a costs order covering 100% of the client’s costs.
O v A – represented the wife in financial remedy proceedings where the husband was an extremely wealthy businessman and majority shareholder of an oil company with net assets of $7.5 billion USD.
C v C – instructed to represent the applicant in a 2-day final hearing where the respondent refused to disclose significant assets. Successfully argued the majority of the assets were matrimonial and awarded a costs order covering 95% of the client’s incurred costs.
W v J – represented the applicant wife at FDR against very wealthy husband who was a practising doctor with complex business interests. The husband was a partner in four separate GP practices with total assets in excess of £5 million.
Education
University of Warwick (2012-2016) – LLB Law– 2.1 (upper second class)
University of Law (2017-2019) – BPTC LLM – Very Competent
Professional Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
West Midlands Family Law Bar Association
Resolution
Midlands Circuit
Middle Temple
Testimonial
“He’s diligent, well prepared and excellent with clients.” Chambers & Partners 2025
“Luke has a high level of expertise across a range of complexities.” Chambers & Partners 2025
“Luke is highly motivated, tenacious, and always available to assist at short notice. His manner instils confidence in the clients, and he is fearless in his approach as an advocate to ensure the client’s case is presented as strongly as possible.” Legal 500 2024
Testimonial
“Luke is one of the best barristers around- he knocks it out of the park. He is an amazing advocate and well respected by judges.” Legal 500 2025
