Sean Hilton

Partner
Sean expertly assists clients navigate a broad range of issues, with a determined focus on swift and successful outcomes.
Sean expertly assists clients navigate a broad range of issues, with a determined focus on swift and successful outcomes.

About

Sean joined Stevens & Bolton in 2018 from a top London firm and became a partner in 2025.

Sean is recognised by clients and peers as a smart and confident lawyer, who acts decisively and proactively. Adopting a collaborative approach, he works alongside the country’s best barristers, financial advisors, accountants and therapists to create an expert team around his clients.

In addition to the full range of family law issues Sean has a particular skill set in assisting third parties intervening in divorce disputes, working alongside private individuals, companies and trusts to protect assets. He is known for his expertise in this field.

A great communicator and relationship-builder, Sean delivers advice clearly and succinctly, ensuring his clients are fully engaged and aware of their options throughout. Sean is also agile in his approach to resolving matters outside of the court arena, exploring all possible options to achieve a swift resolution to a dispute.

In recognition of his place as a leader in the market, Sean is regularly engaged to speak at family law events, and to write articles. Sean also co-founded a successful podcast series. He also recognises the importance of supporting and supervising others and is involved in the development of junior lawyers in the firm.

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Experience

  • Recent work
    • Advising a third party looking to intervene in divorce proceedings to protect their interest in a large property.
    • Supporting a client in financial proceedings with assets in multiple jurisdictions, and international children applications.
    • Negotiating the terms of a pre-nuptial agreement to ensure the protection of significant personal and business assets.
    • Settlement of a complex divorce through a hybrid mediation process, coordinating additional advice from colleagues in employment, corporate and corporate tax.
  • Qualifications and recognition

    Sean has been listed in the Legal 500 for several years and has been credited in Chambers and Chambers HNW. Named a “Rising Star” by the Thompson Reuters Super Lawyers List, he has also been nominated for Family Lawyer of the Year – Senior/Managing Associate in the CityWealth Future Leaders Awards (2021), shortlisted as Young Family Lawyer of the Year (2016) and Commentator of the Year (2020, as part of the Without Prejudice Podcast) in the Jordans Family Law Awards.

  • Advising a third party looking to intervene in divorce proceedings to protect their interest in a large property.
  • Supporting a client in financial proceedings with assets in multiple jurisdictions, and international children applications.
  • Negotiating the terms of a pre-nuptial agreement to ensure the protection of significant personal and business assets.
  • Settlement of a complex divorce through a hybrid mediation process, coordinating additional advice from colleagues in employment, corporate and corporate tax.

Sean has been listed in the Legal 500 for several years and has been credited in Chambers and Chambers HNW. Named a “Rising Star” by the Thompson Reuters Super Lawyers List, he has also been nominated for Family Lawyer of the Year – Senior/Managing Associate in the CityWealth Future Leaders Awards (2021), shortlisted as Young Family Lawyer of the Year (2016) and Commentator of the Year (2020, as part of the Without Prejudice Podcast) in the Jordans Family Law Awards.

Sean Hilton is an amazing lawyer with extensive knowledge and great insights in terms of how to handle cases and the people involved. Sean stands out from the competition as he’s calm and composed and uses those qualities to achieve the best result for his clients. I would recommend Sean to anyone needing a family lawyer at any level or complexity.
Sean Hilton is a charming and calming guide for clients through even the most difficult of cases. A big name in the market, one who is getting bigger for good reason. He has a well deserved reputation for excellence and ability beyond his years. A very bright future awaits.

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