Appointed Head of Penningtons’ Family team in June 2013. Had previously been a family law partner in a high ranking Central London firm. Advising on all areas of family law, both domestic and international, has a bias towards the financial aspects of relationship breakdown and regularly deals with highly complex, high net worth financial claims. Is also very experienced in relation to private law children disputes and financial applications by a single parent on behalf of a child. International practice is extensive. Is chair to the Family Law Committee of the International Bar Association and a Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. A respected author, contributes to the Law Society Gazette and Clarke Hall and Morrison on Children. Is often quoted in print media and has broadcast on national radio. Peers have commented that the “excellent” Gill Rivers is ‘always driven to produce the best results for her clients’. Was nominated as a Super Lawyer in 2013 and City Wealth described her as a ‘first rate lawyer with considerable experience of handling cases with substantial wealth, particularly those with significant international issues … she manages negotiations with considerable skill.. in short, first class … dealing with these issues with humanity and sensitivity’. Described by Legal 500 2013 as ‘a first-rate lawyer, with incredible people skills’.