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Sarah-Jane Tasteyre

French Collaborative Family Lawyer – Based in Leeds, Practising in the UK, France & Hong Kong

Bilingual Family Mediator | International Family Law | Non-Court Dispute Resolution

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I am a French collaborative family lawyer, registered at the Paris Bar and as a Foreign Lawyer with the Law Society of Hong Kong. Based in Leeds, UK, I assist clients around the world who have family or legal ties to France, with a strong focus on non-court dispute resolution (NCDR).

I believe that court proceedings should only ever be a last resort.

 

My approach prioritizes dialogue, cooperation, and sustainable solutions, whether through collaborative law or family mediation.

I work fluently in French and English, and I support international couples, binational families, and expatriates navigating difficult decisions about separation, children, or inheritance.

 

Areas of Practice

  • Assisting French nationals living abroad
    Especially those based in England & Wales or Hong Kong, in matters of:
    – Cross-border family law
    – Divorce and separation
    – International probates
    – Estate planning

  • Assisting foreign nationals with interests in France
    Including clients who do not speak French but need legal support with family or inheritance matters involving French law.

  • Advising solicitors and foreign lawyers
    Collaboration with professionals in the UK and Hong Kong on the French law elements of international family or probate cases.

  • International Family Mediation – in French or English

​   As a trained family mediator, I offer mediation services in cross-border contexts, helping families  resolve conflicts with sensitivity and neutrality.

A cross-border approach with a human focus

I bring a unique blend of legal expertise, linguistic fluency, and cultural understanding to each case. Whether you're planning ahead or facing a family conflict, I can help you navigate the complexity with clarity, compassion, and an emphasis on non-adversarial methods.

Do not hesitate to contact me to book a appointment

 by phone or videoconference.

I organise talks and webinars on various topics of French International Law to provide French Nationals outside of France with the right information on their rights and obligations.

Latest webinars were for the parents of the Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill in Wembley and those of La Petite école in Leeds

I co-host the podcast #Divorce: Support, before, during and after, available on Spotify and iTunes.

Your testimonials

Sarah-Jane TASTEYRE became our family lawyer a couple of years ago. She has been extremely efficient to tailor-made advice and documentation to our family needs. Within a few days, everything was settled with professionalism and kindness: guardianship, wealth management, trust, and succession.

Not being able to fly back to France to sign some legal document related to purchase of properties etc., I was recommended to connect with Ms. SJ Tasteyre. What seemed to be a mountain of complications due to "heavy & unfriendly bureaucracy": it turned to be a walk in the park. Ms. Tasteyre managed to involve other legal Parties here in Hong Kong - liaising with the French Administration... and the all matter was swiftly handled in a blink of an eye. A complete breath of fresh air!

Very competent and skilled lawyer, Sarah-Jane has helped us with family matters in HK and we highly recommend her for cross-borders law issues.

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