Frank Arndt

Senior Partner - Founder

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Frank is a founding partner of the award winning Family Law niche firm Paradigm Family Law LLP. He is a dual qualified Solicitor in England & Wales and Rechtsanwalt in Germany. He is also a qualified Judge in Germany and a Member of the American Bar Association. He has considerable expertise in international high profile or ‘big money’ financial relief cases with complex onshore or offshore business or company and trust structures. He dealt with cases including: - inherited or pre-acquired wealth issues; - concealment or dissipation of assets; and - He regularly advises on difficult enforcement cases with international aspects. His areas of specialism also include: - complex worldwide freezing orders; and - cases with pre-nuptial and separation agreements or Civil Partnership disputes. Legal 500 Frank Arndt is named as a Leading Individual in Legal 500 2017 and Paradigm Family Law is named as a leading family law firm. Paradigm Family Law won the Law Society Excellence in Business Development Award 2017. This Award recognise the commitment, enthusiasm and passion that Solicitors dedicate to serving their clients, and – in the process – underpin our world-renowned legal system. ’’The awards showcase the first-rate work and dedication of the profession to their clients and the wider community, and the event is one of the most rewarding and memorable days in the legal calendar,’ said Society president Joe Egan. Frank regularly receives referrals from his worldwide established and experienced international network in relation to foreign divorces or application brought pursuant to the MPFA 1984 Act. The referrals also include cases with a “forum shopping” element or contested international jurisdiction disputes. He represents regularly clients in Schedule I Children Act 1989 cases with an international aspect and he acted for fathers or mothers in International Child Abduction Cases. He appears regularly on Television / Radio / Newspaper like BBC One, ITV, CNBC, ABC News, VOX Media, FT, Forbes, LeFigaro, FAZ (Germany) etc. Frank has been shortlisted as Jordan’s International Family Lawyer of the Year 2015 and nominated 2016 and 2017. He also has been described by Family Law QC’s and Deputy High Court Judge in London as “an excellent adviser and mentor to all his clients” and with a “great eye both for detail and for the bigger picture, and gives the rounded service which is absolutely necessary in this sphere of practice” He is also a member of the International Bar Association, International Society of Family Law, Re United, the German Bar at the Federal Court in Celle (“Oberlandesgericht Celle”) and the Family Mediator Association. Publications (For a summary of his publications please look at my Linkedin Profile).

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 371274

  • Based in York, North Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 20 years

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Frank is a founding partner of the award winning Family Law niche firm Paradigm Family Law LLP. He is a dual qualified Solicitor in England & Wales and Rechtsanwalt in Germany. He is also a qualified Judge in Germany and a Member of the American Bar Association. He has considerable expertise in international high profile or ‘big money’ financial relief cases with complex onshore or offshore business or company and trust structures. He dealt with cases including: - inherited or pre-acquired wealth issues; - concealment or dissipation of assets; and - He regularly advises on difficult enforcement cases with international aspects. His areas of specialism also include: - complex worldwide freezing orders; and - cases with pre-nuptial and separation agreements or Civil Partnership disputes. Legal 500 Frank Arndt is named as a Leading Individual in Legal 500 2017 and Paradigm Family Law is named as a leading family law firm. Paradigm Family Law won the Law Society Excellence in Business Development Award 2017. This Award recognise the commitment, enthusiasm and passion that Solicitors dedicate to serving their clients, and – in the process – underpin our world-renowned legal system. ’’The awards showcase the first-rate work and dedication of the profession to their clients and the wider community, and the event is one of the most rewarding and memorable days in the legal calendar,’ said Society president Joe Egan. Frank regularly receives referrals from his worldwide established and experienced international network in relation to foreign divorces or application brought pursuant to the MPFA 1984 Act. The referrals also include cases with a “forum shopping” element or contested international jurisdiction disputes. He represents regularly clients in Schedule I Children Act 1989 cases with an international aspect and he acted for fathers or mothers in International Child Abduction Cases. He appears regularly on Television / Radio / Newspaper like BBC One, ITV, CNBC, ABC News, VOX Media, FT, Forbes, LeFigaro, FAZ (Germany) etc. Frank has been shortlisted as Jordan’s International Family Lawyer of the Year 2015 and nominated 2016 and 2017. He also has been described by Family Law QC’s and Deputy High Court Judge in London as “an excellent adviser and mentor to all his clients” and with a “great eye both for detail and for the bigger picture, and gives the rounded service which is absolutely necessary in this sphere of practice” He is also a member of the International Bar Association, International Society of Family Law, Re United, the German Bar at the Federal Court in Celle (“Oberlandesgericht Celle”) and the Family Mediator Association. Publications (For a summary of his publications please look at my Linkedin Profile).

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 371274

  • Based in York, North Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 20 years

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  • English
  • Dutch
  • German

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Monday 08:30–17:30
Tuesday 08:30–17:30
Wednesday 08:30–17:30
Thursday 08:30–17:30
Friday 08:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Blake House, 18 Blake Street, YORK, YO1 8QH

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Divorce consultation

I consulted Frank Arndt regarding a potentially complex divorce involving oversees living arrangements and business assets. Frank gave mindful advice nuanced to my case. Should I decide to pursue divorce, I would continue with Frank and his team.

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Outstanding Guidance Through a Complex Cross-Border Divorce

I engaged Frank Arndt and his team to advise on a complex cross-border divorce involving both UK and US jurisdictional issues. From the outset, Frank was exceptionally clear, pragmatic, and commercially minded in his advice, helping me navigate what is an inherently stressful and complicated process with confidence. What stood out most was his ability to quickly grasp the international dimensions of the case and provide practical, strategic guidance rather than simply theoretical legal answers. He was responsive, transparent on fees, and focused on achieving efficient resolution rather than unnecessary escalation. Frank combines technical expertise with a calm and pragmatic approach, which makes a real difference when dealing with sensitive family matters. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone dealing with international or complex family law issues.

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Highly complex divorce involving business assets

Frank was a pleasure to deal with, navigating the complexity of a divorce involving high-value business assets. The case went all the way to high court and was settled on the day. Highly unpleasant process made more bearable by friendly, timely and reasonable support from the Paradigm Family Law. Thank you.

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Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re truly glad we could support you through such a challenging and complex process. Navigating high-value business matters in the context of divorce is never easy, and we’re pleased that our approach helped make things more manageable. Frank and the whole team at Paradigm Family Law really appreciate your trust, and we wish you the very best moving forward.

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Complicated multi-jurisdictional international divorce

I am a citizen of one country (where my ex and I married). My ex-spouse is the citizen of a second country but we owned property in a third and fourth country, where neither of us were resident. Only one of these countries is in the EU. I'd interviewed 6 other solicitors in the UK before I met with Frank. Not one of these gave me any confidence that they understood the complexities of the situation and had the delicate acumen to deal with it. I felt the other were just seeing me and my case as source to receive a hefty fee from. Frank was not like this at all. He immediately flagged my own concerns without me raising. He demonstrated an immediate understanding for the realities of the situation. Before I even fully engaged him, he laid out a plan to help me establish a firm case to file in the UK, where I had the greatest chances for a fair settlement. Frank guided me over the course of 2 years and we were able to file and litigate in the UK, where eventually I was granted a decree absolut and the judge signed off on a settlement that the ex spouse tried to pull out of after agreeing to it. If not for Frank's guidance and expertise in the fourth country where we owned property, justice certainly would not have been served to me to the extend it has. Frank was always only a phone call away and was patient and calming when everything seemed to me catastrophic. Thanks to Frank I've been able to start my independent life on my terms even with the obstructions or non-cooperation from the respondent.

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Frank Arndt

Thank you very much for those comments, Kim. They are truly appreciated, and it has been an absolute pleasure working with you.

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I felt in good hands

Due to the international nature of my case, I was looking for a family lawyer in England who would also know about German law, and in Frank Arndt I found that and much more. The disputes had been going on for years prior, before and after my divorce when I first approached Frank and he was very quick to bring clarity, offered brilliant strategic options, and very importantly in the hardest emotional moments, was reassuring, supportive and kind. I would without hesitation recommend Frank for his professionalism and humanity.

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Thank you very much for those comments, Stephanie. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and we wish you all the best for your future.

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