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Maria-Christina Wins £14M Appeal Against Estranged Ex-Husband

3/18/2026

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Maria-Christina Copinger-Symes won a £14 million appeal against Major James Copinger-Symes and his estranged mother Felicite Perez De La Sala.
The court found Major James Copinger-Symes failed to disclose a £27.6 million gift from his mother-in-law during their divorce.
The judge ruled that this non-disclosure distorted the financial picture presented during the divorce.
Both appeals were dismissed, enabling Copinger-Symes to pursue her claim on the gifted money.

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Maria-Christina Copinger-Symes won a £14 million appeal against Major James Copinger-Symes and his estranged mother Felicite Perez De La Sala.
The court found Major James Copinger-Symes failed to disclose a £27.6 million gift from his mother-in-law during their divorce.
The judge ruled that this non-disclosure distorted the financial picture presented during the divorce.
Both appeals were dismissed, enabling Copinger-Symes to pursue her claim on the gifted money.