Gillon practises in all areas of law involving family disputes concerning children. He has over 15 years of experience in cases involving disputes over care of children, cases in which a parent or child are refusing a relationship with the other parent, and cases of parental alienation.  His work often relates to issues of parental responsibility, medical treatment, schooling, change of name, or cases of relocation.  At all times, Gillon attempts to keep focus on the particular needs of each individual client, and the welfare of the children who are involved.

Gillon is recommended for his work in Private Law Children cases by Chambers and Partners publication.

Gillon has over 15 years of experience providing advice and representation as to the financial consequences of relationship breakdown for both married and unmarried couples.  He has particular expertise in claims in relation to interests in property brought by cohabitants and claims for financial support for the children of unmarried parents. Well known for the quality and clarity of his paperwork, he is frequently asked to draft pleadings and statements in such cases.

Many of Gillon’s cases have been reported in the law reports, and he is recommended for his work in Family Finance by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners publications.  Gillon provides clear and straightforward advice aimed at finding pragmatic solutions, and avoiding unnecessary expenditure. He aims to bring a common sense approach to the resolution of family disputes, while at all times maintaining sensitivity to the particular needs of each client.

Gillon has significant experience in cases involving international relocation, child abduction and cross-jurisdictional disputes, including applications under the Hague Convention. He is acutely aware of the need for both urgency and creativity in such cases, and provides clear and sensible advice. He speaks conversational French and German.