What the Directories Say...
"Susan is able to take on complex financial matters and look for pragmatic solutions for clients. She is conscientious, knowledgeable and highly intelligent."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“Susan Deas is a very experienced advocate who has the ability to quickly understand the central
issues and work towards resolving matters. She is an impressive advocate and effective negotiator.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Sue is personable and has a great understanding of cases with complex finances.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
Susan Deas is a brilliant negotiator who is able to get to the heart of a matter for the client. She is able to cut out the 'noise' to focus on a resolution for the client in the best possible terms.
Chambers & Partners, 2023
Susan is a heavyweight when it comes to finances. No case is too big or complex for her. She is excellent to co-work a file with and provides excellent expertise and assurance along the way.
She is meticulous in her preparation and has a good sense of judgement.
Chambers and Partners, 2022
She has a wealth of knowledge and her strength is her written work, especially her turn of phrase.
She is an extremely experienced and able negotiator.
Chambers and Partners, 2021
Provides advice on financial remedy matters arising from divorce and relationship breakdowns, regularly acting for high net worth individuals. She is additionally able to handle private children cases.
Incredibly knowledgeable, very approachable and excellent on her feet.
A realistic and reassuring presence by the side of clients and solicitors. Tenacious and judge-friendly.
Recent work: Acted in Richardson-Ruhan v Ruhan, a financial remedy case involving extensive assets held in a network of offshore trusts.
Chambers and Partners
A pragmatic, good negotiator, who is liked by clients.
Legal 500
Enjoys a strong reputation in financial remedy following divorce. She has particular expertise in cases with substantial assets, often involving corporate structures, pensions and trust elements.
She is a brilliant advocate and goes the extra mile.
Chambers UK
Noted for her expertise in financial remedy matters.
Legal 500
Provides advice on financial remedy matters arising from divorce and relationship breakdowns, regularly acting for high net worth individuals. She is additionally able to handle private children cases.
She is fantastic on finances.
Very good with the details and always does a good job.
Chambers and Partners
Experienced in matrimonial finance claims, and has significant knowledge in matters concerning trusts, assets and businesses. Also handles some private children law such as child support.
She has a good reputation in financial matters and deals with high-quality work.
Very good and very hard-working.
Chambers UK
Susan is tenacious and feisty, and doesn't take any nonsense from anyone.
Chambers UK
She is always well prepared and pragmatic, and is a good negotiator. Clients like her.
She's a sensible pair of hands who always keeps a cool head. She explains things well to clients and manages expectations well.
Chambers and Partners
Provides advice on financial remedy matters arising from divorce and relationship breakdowns, regularly acting for high net worth individuals. She is additionally able to handle private children cases.
Has a very good manner with clients and is very pragmatic.
I can commend Susan for her professionalism, conscientiousness, helpfulness and impressive client focus.
Chambers UK
As an advocate, she is formidable, fearless and unflappable.
Legal 500
Very calm and level-headed.
Legal 500