Family: children and domestic abuse

‘Janet is fantastic with clients. She is incisive, and her judgement is second to none.'

Jo Delahunty KC

‘Jo knows her cases inside and out. She is a fearless advocate.'

Edward Devereux KC

‘Edward has a phenomenal practice in international children's law cases.'

Deborah Eaton KC

‘Deborah is a superstar of the Bar, and her experience and knowledge of children’s cases is unrivalled. Her understanding of how people work is amazing, and she knows how to unlock the most difficult cases. She always has the ear of the judge and knows how to pitch her advocacy to the circumstances.’

Charles Geekie KC

‘A silk who is good on his feet, especially when gauging the judge’s views and making tailored submissions.’

Charles Hale KC

‘Charles has a wonderfully accessible advocacy style. A pre-eminent silk for complex cases.'

Richard Harrison KC

‘Richard is an incredible advocate: strategic, intelligent and bright. He is fantastic with clients.’

Hannah Markham KC

‘Hannah is an experienced and wise KC. She has impeccable instincts, gives sound advice and adds real value to a case. She is very urbane when dealing with difficult clients.’

Piers Pressdee KC

'A Rolls-Royce silk in children’s work. He is engaging, incredibly persuasive, and always on top of his brief.'

Henry Setright KC

‘Henry is an extraordinary advocate, and his judgement and strategy is second to none. He is simply the best.’

Paul Storey KC

29 Bedford Row Chambers

‘Paul possesses a disarmingly frank style, which he deploys with exceptional skill.’

William Tyler KC

‘William is a very charismatic advocate. A class act with sound judgement.’

Alex Verdan KC

‘Alex is a superstar: a highly skilled and persuasive advocate with great gravitas and presence in the courtroom. He has fantastic judgement.’

Andrew Bagchi KC

Barbara Connolly KC

‘Barbara knows the law to its core.’

Tina Cook KC

‘Tina's cross-examination skills are legendary. She is persuasive and frequently brings eminent experts around to her way of thinking.’

Frank Feehan KC

'Frank is very well-prepared, good with clients and robust.'

Alison Grief KC

‘Alison is an effective advocate, measured in her approach and tactical.'

Teertha Gupta KC

‘Teertha is a superb advocate, who knows the law and the judges well.'

Christopher Hames KC

‘Christopher is second to none for complex family law matters. His advocacy is forceful and persuasive, underwritten by a keen eye for detail and a tactical mind.’

Charles Howard KC

‘Charles is a first-rate advocate, exceptionally well-prepared and with an eye for the long game.’

Sam King KC

‘Sam is a class act. Her cross-examination is insightful and highly effective. She is a tour de force.’

Cyrus Larizadeh KC

‘Cyrus is an outstanding family silk. He is calm and measured with excellent client care skills, and his advocacy is poised, focused and devastating.’

Anna McKenna KC

‘Anna is a strong and persuasive advocate. Her analytical skills are second to none.’

Andrew Norton KC

‘Andrew is a first-rate silk. He is bright and always on top of the details.'

James Turner KC

'James is a true titan of international family law. He has the most impressive breadth and depth of knowledge.'

Mark Twomey KC

Coram Chambers

‘Mark always takes the time to explain proceedings and complex issues to vulnerable clients. An advocate who commands respect.’

Francesca Wiley KC

1 Crown Office Row

'An amazing barrister who is an asset in any case.'

Catherine Wood KC

‘Catherine's advocacy is insightful, razor-sharp and brutally effective.’

Deirdre Fottrell KC

‘Deirdre is exceptional. She is professional and always well-prepared.'

Richard Anelay KC

‘Richard is a serene, authoritative and powerful advocate.'

Kate Branigan KC

Joy Brereton KC

‘Joy is a powerhouse. Her advocacy is tremendous, her preparation is meticulous, and she combines peerless judgement with an incredibly human touch. She is a go-to silk for complex children’s cases.’

Nkumbe Ekaney KC

‘Nkumbe is a star. An incredibly bright, powerful and persuasive advocate.'

Nick Goodwin KC

‘Nick is erudite, forensically thorough, and tactically astute.'

Jaqueline Julyan SC

5 St Andrews Hill

'Jaqueline has a very reassuring manner with clients.'

Rachel Langdale KC

‘Rachel is a formidable barrister in the courtroom. She is always well prepared with forensic knowledge of the minutiae of the case.’

Barbara Mills KC

‘Barbara combines a wealth of experience with emotional intelligence. She is a fantastic advocate, insightful and eloquent.’

Sam Momtaz KC

‘A silk with exceptional knowledge and professionalism.’

Tim Parker KC

Deka Chambers

‘Tim is extremely good with clients, making them feel at ease in highly charged situations, while he methodically unpicks the evidence and legal issues.’

Cleo Perry KC

‘Cleo has razor-sharp attention to detail.'

Jonathan Sampson KC

‘Jonathan is a fantastic advocate who provides great support to solicitors when dealing with difficult or unusual issues.’

Sally Stone KC

‘A forensic and detailed advocate.'

Gemma Taylor KC

‘Gemma is meticulous in her preparation, and an oasis of calm in court when under fire. She is skilled at setting vulnerable witnesses at ease.’

Aidan Vine KC

Amanda Weston KC

Garden Court Chambers

Damian Woodward-Carlton KC

‘Damian is an excellent barrister. His analysis of the case is focused and realistic. He can explain difficult concepts to the client very effectively.’

Shiva Ancliffe KC

Coram Chambers

‘Shiva is a calm, measured and very powerful advocate. Her cross-examination and submissions are targeted and effective. She can quickly draw all the issues in a case together, and her tactical ability is second to none.'

Laura Briggs KC

‘Laura is a phenomenal barrister. She is a master tactician and a formidable advocate.'

Gemma Farrington KC

‘Gemma is an exceptional silk.’

Denise Gilling KC

‘Denise is an intellectual heavyweight and a clear communicator.'

Michael Gration KC

‘Michael is a giant in his field. His cross-examination skills are unparalleled. He is a true expert.’

Martin Kingerley KC

‘Martin is always serene and composed. He is insightful and immediately gets to the heart of an issue.'

Ruth Kirby KC

‘Ruth is a high-quality KC who fights fiercely for her clients. She is an exceptional tactician and strategist.’

Allison Munroe KC

Garden Court Chambers

Brendan Roche KC

‘Brendan always maintains a relaxed and amicable demeanour. He is authoritative and holds the attention of every tribunal.’

Nicholas Stonor KC

‘His advocacy is highly persuasive, forensic and beautifully crafted.’

John Vater KC

‘John is a fighter. He is dedicated and fearless in the court.’

2023 Silks

Dorothea Gartland KC

‘Dorothea is a forceful advocate and makes robust arguments. Her advice is direct and pragmatic, remaining focused on the key points and cutting through to the central issues in the case.'

Mark Jarman KC

‘Mark is a formidable advocate whose preparation and knowledge in this specialist area of law are second to none. He is always well prepared and has excellent client care skills.’

Judith Murray KC

‘Judith is a first choice for complex children cases. She is a phenomenal advocate and tactician, with superb judgement.’

Lucy Reed KC

‘Lucy is an incredible advocate. She has the command and respect of the court.'

Louise MacLynn KC

1GC | Family Law

‘Louise is very measured and careful in her approach. She can distil very complex information into clear terms. Her case preparation is exceptional, and she works hard for her clients.’

2024 Silks

Anita Guha KC

‘Anita is a real force of nature. She is forceful, tenacious, and a formidable advocate through and through.’

Susannah Johnson KC

‘Susannah is an exceptional barrister. She is meticulous with the evidence and great with clients. She is patient and understanding of a vulnerable client's needs.’

Edward Lamb KC

Deka Chambers

‘Edward is an excellent children’s law barrister, particularly with cases involving international elements. A strong advocate who is well-prepared in his cross-examination.’

Sharon Segal KC

‘Sharon is phenomenal and a brilliant advocate. She is all over the details and has the ear of the court. She knows her cases and the law inside out and is supremely confident.’

Sharon Segal KC