Family
John Owens
Principal Lawyer
I am tenacious, precise and highly focused. My goal is to bring about a fair resolution for my clients as amicability, expeditiously and cost effectively as possible.

Get to know John
I advise my clients on all technical, strategic, and procedural aspects of family law, with a particular focus on divorce and complex financial remedy matters involving mid to high net worth cases.
I have extensive experience in drafting and advising on pre-nuptial agreements as well as cases that involve complex pension arrangements.
In addition, I regularly advise clients in respect of private Children Act matters.
I have built up an impressive network of leading experts, such as pension actuaries, forensic accountants, Senior Counsel and wealth management experts, who further bolster the service and advice I offer my clients.
Career highlights
I have acted for leading business individuals, entrepreneurs, sports and TV stars as well as their spouses. I am media savvy and understand and appreciate the importance that all clients place on their privacy.
Recognition
I have been a recommended lawyer in the Legal 500 for several years.
The extra mile
I am a Director and board member of the Liverpool Law Society and I am an active member of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee.
I have written for and contributed to many publications including Family Law Week, National and Regional newspapers such as the Daily Star, The Sun, The Liverpool Echo and Daily Post, Retirement Magazine, At Home With Magazine and Cheshire Life.
Area of specialism
Family Family court orders How to start divorce proceedings UK divorce law explained Child arrangement orders Civil partnerships Civil partnership dissolution Difference between marriage and civil partnership Guide to entering a civil partnership Cohabitation Cohabitation agreements Cohabitation disputes Difference between cohabitation and marriage Prenuptial agreements AdoptionJohn Owens was excellent throughout a challenging divorce case, would recommend to anyone. 5* Trustpilot testimonial for John Owens
From the very beginning of my divorce my case was handled with a great deal of professionalism. John took over my case and took a proactive approach to get me the best outcome possible. He was there every step of the way to ensure it went without a hitch. I highly recommend Slater and Gordon, in particularly John Owens and his team. 5* testimonial for John Owens
I couldn’t recommend John Owens more highly for his excellent advice, support and guidance. He ably supported me through a tricky divorce settlement to get the outcome I wanted. Client testimonial for John Owens