Family: Divorce And Financial Remedy

Leading Silks

Tim Amos KC –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Tim is at the top of his game. He is a hugely experienced, tough, and fearless advocate who works tirelessly for his clients, and gives thoroughly pragmatic advice.'

Deborah Bangay KC –1 Hare Court ‘Deborah is the best of the best. She brings her complete self to every case. She is a fearsome advocate who knows when and how far to pursue a point.’

Philip Cayford KC –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Philip is a five-star advocate.'

Charles Howard KC – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Charles is a brilliant strategist – he sees all the pitfalls before they happen and never shies away from calling them.’

Lewis Marks KC –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Philip Marshall KC –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Philip has fantastic insight and judgement. He is a tenacious advocate, who will fight his clients’ corner passionately. He is adaptive in his style and compassionate when required.'

Christopher Pocock KC –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Christopher is a brilliant advocate with fantastic judgement.’

Timothy Scott KC –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Timothy is a serene silk, and an extremely persuasive and effective advocate.'

Jonathan Southgate KC –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Jonathan is a consummate advocate, who has reached the summit of high net worth and complex financial remedy work. He is a master strategist who is always looking two moves ahead.’

Lucy Stone KC –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Richard Todd KC –1 Hare Court

Timothy Bishop KC –1 Hare Court ‘He is a tour de force. Eloquent in his advocacy, calm and thoughtful, Timothy steers the courtroom along his considered and carefully mapped path. He is a reassuring presence for vulnerable clients, and a star of the family law Bar.’

Alexis Campbell KC –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Alexis is a formidable barrister. She is very much at the top of her game.’

Rebecca Carew-Pole KC –1 Hare Court ‘Rebecca is a redoubtable and cogent advocate. She is a tour de force in the courtroom. An extremely powerful barrister.'

Patrick Chamberlayne KC –29 Bedford Row Chambers

Deborah Eaton KC –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Deborah is phenomenal. She is tough, tenacious, insightful, thorough and devastatingly effective in her cross-examination. She gets straight to the heart of the issue, and can give legs to the weakest cases.'

Charles Hale KC –4PB ‘Charles is tenacious and dedicated. He has an assertive court presence and is always committed to getting the best possible result for his clients.’

Michael Horton KC –Coram Chambers ‘Michael is a well-prepared, rational and measured advocate.'

Stewart Leech KC –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Stewart’s advocacy is smooth. He can wrap a case in satin and drape it in diamonds until it becomes the latest piece of couture.’

Brent Molyneux KC – 29 Bedford Row Chambers

Deepak Nagpal KC –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Deepak is a brilliant technical lawyer with an encyclopedic knowledge of jurisdictional issues and complex financial cases.'

Harry Oliver KC –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Harry has a remarkable presence. He is immensely knowledgeable and exudes confidence, and his preparation and advocacy are second to none.'

Christopher Wagstaffe KC –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Christopher is very technical, and has excellent client care skills.'

Nicholas Allen KC –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Nicholas is superb. His advocacy is effortless, belying his diligence and exactitude, and he has a lovely manner with clients.’

James Ewins KC –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘James is fiercely intelligent, scrupulous in his preparation, definitive in his advice and fearless in court - the whole package.’

Frank Feehan KC –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Frank is approachable, engaging, practical and formidable on his feet.'

James Roberts KC –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘James is a well-respected and dynamic advocate. He has sound judgement, and judges trust and listen to him.’

Justin Warshaw KC –1 Hare Court 'An assured advocate who argues his client’s case with incredible preparation and care.'

Alexander Chandler KC –1 King’s Bench Walk 'Alex is a consummate professional. His written work is persuasive, he is collaborative in his approach, and he brings gravitas to his role.'

Katie Cowton KC –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Katie is incredibly thorough in her preparation and a great team player. She is always well prepared, and a persuasive advocate who holds the respect of the bench.’

Michael Glaser KC –Fourteen ‘Michael is relentless in finding ways to achieve his client’s desired outcomes. His broad legal knowledge beyond the world of family law is an advantage.’

Nichola Gray KC –1 Hare Court ‘Nichola is a formidable KC. She is impeccably prepared, and her advice is right on the money.'

Christopher Hames KC –4PB ‘Christopher is unflappable and always thoroughly prepared. He has a wonderful style of advocacy, calm but very much to the point. He very much has the ear of the court.’

Ann Hussey KC –1 Hare Court ‘Ann is a first-class family law barrister. She is a skilled and fearless advocate, and a true problem solver.’

Daniel Lightman KC –Serle Court ‘Daniel is highly perspicacious and can explain issues in a very straightforward and accessible manner.’

Peter Mitchell KC –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Peter is wonderful. He is ferociously intelligent and an incredible advocate.’

Alexander Thorpe KC – Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Alexander is clever, strategic and tough. An outstanding trial lawyer.’

Simon Webster KC –1 Hare Court ‘Simon is flawless in his approach, preparation and judgement. He is a joy to work with.’

John Wilson KC – 1 Hare Court

Nicholas Yates KC –1 Hare Court 'Nicholas is very clever, articulate, personable, considerate and firm.'

2023 Silks

Duncan Brooks KC –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Judith Murray KC –4PB ‘Judith is a first-class financial silk and an exceptional advocate. Clients have full confidence in her approach.’

Sarah Phipps KC –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) 'Sarah is incredibly smart. She possesses a laser-sharp attention to detail, enhanced with incredible efficiency.'

2024 Silks

Daniel Bentham KC –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Andrzej Bojarski KC –The 36 Group ‘Andrzej is a go-to for cases which need outside-the-box thinking. He has encyclopaedic knowledge, which extends well beyond the boundaries of pure family law and distills things simply for judges and clients. His written work is sublime – concise and effective.’

Edward Boydell KC – Pump Court Chambers ‘Edward is a very engaging advocate. He is strong at the law but manages to put a humane slant on his advocacy. His style is measured and reasonable.’

Richard Sear KC –1 Hare Court ‘Richard is extremely clever. He is a good listener with superb judgement.'

Leading Juniors

Rebecca Bailey-Harris –1 Hare Court ‘Rebecca has a brilliant academic mind and is a clear leader in her field for complex jurisdictional disputes.’

Richard Castle –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Richard is knowledgeable, hard-working and always on top of the details. His judgement is spot on and he knows how to get the best out of a case.’

Penelope Clapham –1GC | Family Law ‘An extremely impressive barrister. Her preparation is first-class, and she is conscientious and fearless as an advocate.’

Elizabeth Clarke –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Elizabeth is an absolute star of the Bar. She brings calm authority to every case.'

Henry Clayton –4PB ‘Henry is a real powerhouse.’

Marina Faggionato –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Marina is a thoroughly well-prepared junior.’

Katherine Kelsey –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Katherine is incredibly thorough. Her preparation is always immaculate, and she has fabulous judgement.'

Sally Max –29 Bedford Row Chambers

Philip Perrins –1GC | Family Law ‘Philip is always one step ahead of his opponent. His advocacy skills are second to none, and he grasps the matter within moments.’

Jonathan Tod –29 Bedford Row Chambers

Samantha Woodham –4PB ‘Samantha is a class act. She is a brilliant advocate, has a bedside manner which is unmatched in the profession and knows precisely how to pitch her case to get the best outcome for a client.’

Sassa-Ann Amaouche –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Sassa is a force to be reckoned with. She works hard, gives clear advice and works to settle a case where it needs to.’

David Burles –1GC | Family Law ‘David is an excellent advocate with a unique style which commands the court.’

Nicholas Fairbank –4PB ‘Nicholas has an incisive forensic ability to drill down into the details of the most complex financial cases. He is personable and inspires confidence. His advocacy is effective.’

Charlotte Hartley –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Charlotte is first-class. She is commercially astute and her advocacy is intelligent and focused, so judges listen carefully to what she says and invariably agree with her.’

Claire Heppenstall –1GC | Family Law ‘Claire is a safe pair of hands. She negotiates sensibly and takes a stand when needed.’

Amy Kisser –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Amy is a terrific barrister. She will drill down to the essence of the case.’

Niki Langridge –The 36 Group ‘Niki is an excellent barrister. She is technically strong, and her advocacy is first-class. She always makes herself available and goes the extra mile. She fights for her clients but provides sensible and pragmatic advice.’

Peter Newman –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Peter is at the top of his game. He gives sound, straightforward advice and is thorough in his preparation. His advocacy is precise and impressive, with an exceptional eye for detail.’

Jennifer Palmer – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Jennifer is incredibly bright and has exceptional knowledge of the law. Clients find her friendly, warm and approachable. A solid advocate.'

Greg Williams –Coram Chambers ‘Greg is very conscientious in his preparation and will leave no page unturned in pursuit of his client’s case. He is unflappable.’

Helen Williams –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Helen is a stand-out junior barrister. Her intellect is unparalleled and her advocacy is clear, concise and persuasive.’

Richard Bates –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Richard has a great way of making solicitors and clients feel at ease. He is calm under pressure and his advocacy and examination of witnesses is excellent.’

Phillip Blatchly –1 Hare Court ‘Philip is a real rising star. He is bright and articulate, has an incredible eye for detail and is on top of his brief.’

Simon Calhaem –29 Bedford Row Chambers

Gillon Cameron –Fourteen ‘Gillon is always well-prepared, pragmatic and considered in his advice. He is a dynamic, polished and persuasive advocate.’

Christopher Carr –The 36 Group ‘Chris is a very persuasive and calm advocate. He takes the heat out of situations and makes points fairly.’

Nicholas Chapman –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Nicholas is a great advocate. He has an incredible ability to cut through issues and reach a pragmatic solution.’

Kyra Cornwall –1 Hare Court ‘Kyra is a clever and polished barrister who approaches cases with real panache. She has great attention to detail and is a refined advocate.’

Francesca Dowse –4PB ‘Francesca is brilliant at money cases.'

Gwynfor Evans –The 36 Group ‘Gwynfor has an excellent eye for detail. He presents arguments in a very persuasive manner, often thinking outside the box. A very approachable, well prepared junior who inspires confidence.’

Conor Fee –29 Bedford Row Chambers

Matthew Firth –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘A thoroughly well-prepared junior.’

Harry Gates –4PB ‘Harry is meticulous in his preparation. He delivers the client’s case with absolute clarity, expertise and great skill.’

Thomas Harvey – 1 Hare Court ‘Thomas is an incisive advocate and a skilled negotiator. He has tenacity and presence in court cases and remains calm under pressure. He is great at instilling confidence in clients.'

Helen Jefferson –1GC | Family Law ‘Helen is very bright. In advocacy, she is on top of all the figures and arguments.’

Eleri Jones –1GC | Family Law ‘Eleri is hardworking, diligent and effective.’

Alexander Laing –Coram Chambers ‘Alex is a distinguished barrister. His advocacy skills are exceptional, marked by clarity, precision, and effectiveness. He is adept at reading judges and tailoring his arguments to maximise impact. His calm demeanour, combined with a deep understanding of both legal and factual issues, makes him a persuasive advocate.’

Marcus Lazarides –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Max Lewis –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Max is brilliant with numbers and knows his papers inside out.’

Caroline Lister –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Caroline is a persuasive advocate and can make the most complex matters appear straightforward.'

Rhiannon Lloyd –4PB ‘Rhiannon has a clear and engaging advocacy style, and is excellent with clients. A thorough junior.'

Ewan Murray –Fourteen ‘Ewan is incredibly resilient and strategic.’

Jennifer Perrins – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Jennifer’s advice is nuanced, detailed and comprehensive, and her manner in court is beguiling.’

Samantha Singer –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Samantha is a compelling advocate. She is measured and thoughtful and a consummate team player, making herself available when needed and going the extra mile.’

Morgan Sirikanda –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Emma Sumner –1 Hare Court ‘Emma is an assured and measured advocate. She commands the attention of the tribunal with her unfussy and focused delivery.’

Rhys Taylor –The 36 Group ‘Rhys is an outstanding financial remedies barrister.’

Petra Teacher –29 Bedford Row Chambers

William Tyzack –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Joshua William Viney –1 Hare Court ‘Joshua is meticulous and always extremely well-prepared. He has a firm manner with clients and puts them at ease. He is a skilled, persuasive and tenacious advocate.’

Nicholas Wilkinson –1 Hare Court ‘Nicholas is a smooth and persuasive advocate. He is incredibly user-friendly and pragmatic. He provides strategic advice in a way that is easily understood by clients.’

Mark Ablett - Pump Court Chambers 'Mark is calm and sensible in the all-to-often hostile environment of family law. As an advocate, he is easy on the ear and persuasive. He has the stamina and ability to fight when necessary.'

Jude Allen –1 Hare Court ‘Jude is hugely compassionate and brilliant with clients. She is a powerful advocate who retains a sympathetic bedside manner.'

Nicholas Anderson– 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Nicholas is a hard-working and well-prepared counsel.'

Adrian Barnett-Thoung-Holland – Coram Chambers ‘Adrian has an excellent bedside manner with clients. His preparation is detailed, and his approach is methodical.'

Annabel Barrons –1GC | Family Law ‘Annabel is a great barrister. Her advice is thorough and clear, she is fantastic on her feet, and her cross-examination is impressive.’

Stephen Bartlet-Jones – One Pump Court ‘Stephen is technically brilliant. He has a deep knowledge of case law. A go-to barrister for tricky and technically complex matters.’

Charanjit Batt –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Nicholas Bennett – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Nicholas is an extraordinarily knowledgeable family law practitioner. He tailors his advocacy to his audience with skill and tact.'

Millie Benson – 1 King’s Bench Walk

Ben Boucher-Giles – Fourteen ‘A junior who demonstrates great commitment to his cases.'

Helen Brander – Pump Court Chambers ‘Helen is meticulous in her preparation, calm and reassuring with clients, and her advocacy is robust and tenacious and always perfectly delivered.’

Matthew Brunsdon-Tully – 1GC | Family Law ‘Matthew is exceptionally bright and thinks forensically about his cases.’

Rosemary Budden –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Jane Campbell –Harcourt Chambers ‘Jane is incredibly hard-working, and is compassionate and deeply understanding towards clients.’

Juliet Chapman –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Juliet is a sophisticated and polished advocate who cleverly unpicks her opponent's case with her impressive delivery of powerful submissions.’

Sabuhi Chaudhry –The 36 Group ‘Sabhui is meticulous in her preparation. She is a formidable advocate, persuasive and can think quickly on her feet when in court, and can manage client expectations. She is firm when she needs to be but at the same time compassionate and understanding.’

Katy Chokowry –1 King’s Bench Walk

Sophie Connors –4PB ‘Sophie is an excellent barrister, always impeccably prepared, very generous with her time, very robust and able to think quickly on her feet.’

Katherine Cook – 1 Hare Court ‘Katherine is extremely well-prepared, and her written work is excellent. A helpful junior who is empathetic and well-liked by clients.’

Sarah Lucy Cooper – Thomas More Chambers ‘Sarah is a straight talker and is not afraid to tell the clients the strengths and weaknesses of their cases but, at the same time, is gifted in putting clients at ease and making complex issues easy to digest. She is a tireless and fierce advocate.‘

Lucia Crimp – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Lucia builds excellent rapport with clients. She is engaging and approachable, and she is reliable and excellent on her feet in court.’

Thomas Dance – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Thomas is always meticulously prepared and has phenomenal attention to detail. Judges love his calm but forceful style of advocacy.’

Elizabeth Darlington – 1GC | Family Law ‘Elizabeth’s knowledge is superb, and her technical ability is second to none.'

Lynsey Cade Davies – 29 Bedford Row Chambers

Samuel Davis – 42 Bedford Row 'Samuel is a highly skilled and fearless barrister. His advocacy skills are second to none, and he is adept at thinking on his feet.'

Hamish Dunlop – 3PB ‘Hamish is very thorough and well-prepared.'

Katherine Dunseath – 1GC | Family Law ‘Katherine is fearless and leaves no stone unturned.'

Ben Fearnley –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Ben is highly technical, and he is a safe pair of hands. His advocacy is outstanding.’

James Finch – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘James is good at strategy, and serene and articulate in his advocacy. An accessible and supportive barrister.'

Miriam Foster – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Miriam is incredible with clients. She is calm under fire and detailed in her preparation.'

Nicola Fox – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Nicola is a calm, assured and polished advocate. She always has the judge's ear. She is very persuasive and forceful in her submissions. She is a class act.‘

Victoria Francis –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Victoria is amazing with clients. She has a brilliant manner, is incredibly intelligent and has a huge amount of energy and passion for cases. Her advocacy and written work are top-notch.’

Grace Garrett-Sadler – Fourteen ‘Grace addresses matters in a way which lets her clients know that they are being listened to and their perspectives understood.’

Anthony Geadah – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Anthony has a brain the size of a planet and is a strong advocate, always fighting the client's corner and never backing down.’

Rosanne Godfrey-Lockwood – 4PB ‘Rosanne is always keen, and offers constructive opinions on complex matters.’

George Harley – The 36 Group

Eleanor Harris – 1 Hare Court ‘Eleanor is technically brilliant. A confident, articulate, compassionate and robust advocate.'

Elizabeth Hartnett – 1GC | Family Law ‘She has good understanding of complex financial remedy cases. She goes above and beyond.'

Fiona Hay –Harcourt Chambers ‘Fiona is incredibly knowledgeable, calm and firm. A gentle assassin in court.’

Fitzrene Headley –Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Fitzrene is an excellent advocate: great on the details and can deal with the most difficult of cases.’

Laura Heaton –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Laura has a brilliant legal mind. Her formidable knowledge of the law and her laser-sharp focus on the facts of the case make her a brilliant advocate on complex cases.’

Sophie Hill – Coram Chambers ‘Sophie is an exceptional advocate. She is always impeccably well-prepared and has a lovely manner with clients, which puts them at ease.'

Sally Jackson –New Court Chambers ‘Sally is very thorough in her preparation, always on top of her brief, and her judgement is excellent.'

Stephen Jarmain –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Stephen is a star. He is responsive, combining calmness and charm with force when required, and his judgement is first-class.’

Hannah Jones – The 36 Group ‘A junior working at a level far above her year of call. She is very bright and a strong advocate, with the ability to think quickly on her feet.’

Sophie Kay – Coram Chambers ‘Sophie is knowledgeable, thorough and reliable. She is always available, confident in court and knows how to manage clients’ expectations.’

Christian Kenny – 1 Hare Court 'Christian is a superlative barrister whose attention to detail and legal knowledge is exemplary.'

Imogen Lloyd-Thomas – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Imogen is a pragmatic and robust barrister. She focuses on the real issues in the case and works hard to persuade the judge of a sensible solution to the dispute.’

Stephen Lyon –4PB

Jacqueline Marks –Coram Chambers ‘Jacqueline always prepares thoroughly and provides firm and comprehensive advice. She is an attentive and impressive advocate.’

Christopher McCourt –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Christopher is a force to be reckoned with and superb in cases with thorny issues. He is quickly grasps the nettle, and is great with clients.'

Janine McGuigan – Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Janine is meticulous and excels at distilling down key points to their essence, which makes her an exceptional talent. A powerful advocate.’

Paul Mertens – Pump Court Chambers

Joseph Moore –1GC | Family Law ‘Joseph's key strength lies in his depth of knowledge across the family law spectrum.’

Lily Mottahedan – 1 Hare Court ‘Lily oozes class. Her legal knowledge of tricky jurisdictional issues is encyclopaedic. Her advocacy is concise, persuasive and confident.'

Laura Moys – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Laura is exceptionally bright, commercially astute and a persuasive and incisive advocate. She handles difficult clients and judges with ease and is well-respected.'

Harry Nosworthy –4PB ‘Harry is a fantastic barrister with a calm manner, which immediately puts clients at ease. In court, he is a skilled and persuasive advocate who speaks with authority and gravitas.’

Lucy Owens –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Lucy is meticulous in her paperwork and has always read and knows every page of her brief. She is great with clients and formidable in the courtroom.’

Kate Elizabeth Ozwell – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Kate is fierce and tactical in equal measure. She knows when to pull and pack her punches. She connects with clients, who know they are in safe hands.’

Emily Page – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Emily is nothing short of fantastic.'

Louise Potter –Harcourt Chambers

James Pullen – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘James is a confident and cogent advocate, who is very skilled in cross-examination. He is always well-prepared and adept at handling difficult clients.'

Joe Rainer – Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Joe is great on his feet. His advocacy style is relaxed and self-assured. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of case law.'

Emily Rayner –Harcourt Chambers ‘Emily is an excellent advocate who can delve into the details and present her arguments robustly.'

Julian Reed – Pump Court Chambers ‘Julian is very clear and concise with his advice and always ensures that the client’s concerns are put before the court.’

Matthew Richardson –Coram Chambers ‘Matthew focuses on the issues at hand. He is courteous and very knowledgeable.’

Kate Van Rol – 4PB ‘Kate is a calming and steady hand in complex family law cases. She is faultless in her case preparation and on her feet in court. She is well-skilled in reading the courtroom and adapting her advocacy style to suit the needs of the case.’

Rebecca Rothwell – The 36 Group ‘Rebecca is very pragmatic. She has an excellent grip on the details of the case and handles anxious and nervous clients with compassion and aplomb. Her advocacy is strong and effective.’

Jack Rundall – 1GC | Family Law ‘Jack is very personable with clients and robust in his advocacy. He wins judges around with his approach in court.'

Marc Samuels – The 36 Group ‘Marc is very thorough in his preparation. He considers all options in detail and explains to the client why he is doing so. He is nimble in his advocacy – he can explain a complicated issue clearly and succinctly. He reads the judge well.’

Maria Scotland –5 St Andrews Hill

Matthew Shaw – Coram Chambers ‘Matthew has a focused approach. He is always available and prepares thoroughly.’

Amber Sheridan –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Amber is an excellent barrister. She is knowledgeable, always prepared, great on her feet, articulate and persuasive.’

Rachel Spicer – 1 Hare Court ‘A junior who is great at managing clients' expectations.'

Christopher Stirling – Field Court Chambers ‘Christopher is proficient at finding straightforward ways to resolve difficult legal situations.’

Simon Sugar – 1GC | Family Law ‘Simon is diligent, on top of all the facts, and simply brilliant with clients. A focused and pragmatic barrister.'

Anna Sutcliffe –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Anna is a confident advocate who combines excellent knowledge of the law with a compelling style. She knows when to fight and when to negotiate and is incredibly calm under pressure.’

Joseph Switalski – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Joseph is a clever lawyer and quick on his feet. He stands his ground against more experienced barristers.'

Suzanne Syme –Harcourt Chambers ‘Suzanne is a real fighter, robust and technically excellent, and delivers advice in a digestible format for clients.’

Perican Tahir –1 King’s Bench Walk

Richard Tambling – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Richard is unflappable and can build a successful argument from a difficult position. He always takes the time to prepare his cases, evidenced by his excellent written work.’

Mandy Tanner –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Mandy is incredibly knowledgeable. Her client handling is great, and she has excellent communication skills.’

Alex Tatton-Bennett –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Alex is the full package: all over the detail without losing sight of the big picture and a confident and compelling advocate.’

Julia Townend –4PB ‘Julia is a formidable advocate who commands the attention of the courtroom. She has sound commercial and practical awareness.’

Charlotte Trace –29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Charlotte is exceptional with clients: empathetic while remaining professional and objective.'

Max Turnell –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Max is incredibly pragmatic and knowledgeable beyond his years. He has the answer on the tip of his tongue and cuts through to the nub of the issue.’

Sarah Tyler – Coram Chambers ‘Sarah is a skilled and confident advocate. Her preparation is meticulous. She is very approachable and builds up a good rapport with clients.’

Craig Vickers – 1GC | Family Law ‘Craig is fantastic. He is particularly good at tailoring his advice to each client's needs and always gets the tone right.’

Duncan Watson –1GC | Family Law ‘Duncan has an excellent bedside manner and can adapt to each client's needs. He can think outside of the box and come up with unique and practical solutions.’

James Webb – 1 Hare Court ‘James is incredibly calm under fire and brings a measured and persuasive approach to difficult cases.’

Peter Wilkinson – 3DJB ‘Peter is a strong advocate. He cuts to the chase and uses his wealth of experience to focus on the most relevant issues in a case.’

Gerald Wilson – The 36 Group ‘Gerald is a go-to for a tricky financial case where you need calm clarity, meticulous preparation and excellent advocacy. He can bring order to the most chaotic of cases.’

Victoria Wilson – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Victoria is an excellent barrister and a real credit to her profession. She works very hard and is marvellous at preparing her cases thoroughly.'

Katie Wood –4PB ‘Katie is conscientious and always willing to go the extra mile.'

Ben Wooldridge – 1 Hare Court ‘Ben is erudite, diligent and gives thoughtful and realistic advice. He has a knack for making clients feel at ease.’

Oliver Woolley – 1GC | Family Law ‘Oliver is personable and immediately puts clients at ease. He instils confidence and always fights tooth and nail for his clients. His understanding of the law is second to none, and he is a smooth and well-accomplished advocate.’

Rising Stars

Tadhgh Barwell O’Connor – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Tadhgh is a talented barrister who immediately develops a good rapport with clients. He has a strong eye for detail and makes clients feel at ease with his extensive technical knowledge. His advocacy is both persuasive and eloquent.’

Edward Benson – 1 Hare Court ‘Edward is a confident and eloquent advocate who thinks very quickly on his feet. He manages clients very well.'

Henrietta Boyle – 1 Hare Court ‘Henrietta is a real star. She is composed and fearless in her approach and goes above and beyond.’

Harry Campbell – Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Harry has an excellent manner with clients: both compassionate and authoritative. He is a very safe pair of hands, providing sensible and commercial advice.‘

Daniel Jeffrey – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Daniel goes the extra mile for clients. He is thorough in his preparation.'

Nicholas Marsh – The 36 Group ‘Nicholas is a highly intelligent and detail-oriented advocate. He is clear, concise, and develops a good relationship with clients.’

Ulrike Ramsay – Fourteen ‘Ulrike is an excellent barrister. She is direct, thorough and has a great client manner.’

Roxane Reiser – 1 Hare Court ‘Roxane is always brilliantly prepared. She combines this prodigious work ethic with a composed manner and cool intellect. She has a fantastic tactical brain.'

Srishti Suresh – Coram Chambers ‘Srishti is a top-class lawyer. She is professional, focused, always well prepared and dedicated.’

Philip Tait – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Philip’s approach to advocacy belies his year of call – he is clever and always incisive.'

Emma Wilson – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Emma is a meticulous and brave advocate.'

Family: divorce and financial remedy in London Bar

Tier 1 sets

1 Hare Court

1 Hare Court is ‘the premier financial remedy set in London‘ and is home to ‘an excellent range of capable barristers at all levels‘. Among the silks, Deborah Bangay KC garners praise for her‘first-class negotiation skills and fierce advocacy’, and has established expertise in handling complex, high-value financial disputes, and Richard Todd KC‘s workload includes advising on complex cases involving domestic and international properties. Turning to the junior end of chambers, Rebecca Bailey-Harris is ‘incredible on the black letter law’, with a solid track record in assisting with issues of jurisdiction. In a boost to chambers, Richard Sear KC was elevated to silk in March 2024. Stephen Trowell KC, as was, was Head of Chambers prior to his appointment to the Family Division bench in September 2024, with Nicholas Yates KC and Nichola Gray KC now joint heads of chambers.

Testimonials

‘Daniel Barnett is a stand-out clerk who goes above and beyond.’

‘The clerks’ room is second to none. Steve McCrone and Daniel Barnett operate as a cohesive leadership team and make every solicitor feel they are their priority.’

‘Daniel Barnett is unfailingly polite and effective. Steve McCrone has time for everyone and can sort out any situation.’

‘Steve McCrone leads an exceptional team with heart and passion. He is ably assisted by the charming and efficient Daniel Barnett and the affable and effective Michael Lay.’

‘1 Hare Court is the pre-eminent financial remedy set in London. The strength in depth is terrific.’

‘1 Hare Court is a leading set for matrimonial finance work.’

‘1 Hare Court is the leading set of chambers for financial remedy work.’

‘1 Hare Court is the premier set for complex financial remedy cases.’

1 King's Bench Walk

1 King’s Bench Walk is highly regarded for its team of ‘high-quality counsel‘, and offers ‘the full range of family law expertise‘. Philip Marshall KC is a ‘persuasive and fearless advocate’, and Charles Howard KC brings ‘forensic analysis, strategic thought and sound judgement’ to cases involving high-value financial disputes arising from divorce. Among the juniors, Richard Castle has ‘superb understanding of complex financial arrangements‘, and is sought after for his strength in advising on matters involving tax and trusts issues. Richard Harrison KC, as was, is now a High Court judge.

Testimonials

‘Chris Gittins injects the clerking team with great energy.’

‘Chris Gittins leads the clerking team with aplomb.’

‘Chris Gittins and his team are attentive.’

‘The clerks are outstanding. Chris Gittins is a breath of fresh air.’

‘1 King’s Bench Walk has good strength in depth.’

‘1 King’s Bench Walk has a first-rate selection of barristers for a wide range of work.’

‘1 King’s Bench Walk is an excellent set of barristers at all levels, reliably at the top of their game.’

‘1 King’s Bench Walk is a go-to set. It has strength and depth across the board.’

29 Bedford Row Chambers

29 Bedford Row Chambers is ‘an excellent set with incredible talent at all levels‘. In recent work for the team, the ‘formidable advocate‘ Philip Cayford KC represented the husband before the Court of Appeal in Xanthopolous v Rakshina, a long-running case concerning financial provision after an overseas divorce. Timothy Scott KC is ‘an extremely persuasive and effective advocate‘, and Jonathan Southgate KC is ‘a superb tactician, a great lateral thinker and supremely persuasive in his advocacy‘.

Testimonials

‘James Shortall is open and available to any enquiries and has a good working relationship with all members of the team.’

‘James Shortall is brilliant. He connects very well with people and knows the system and how to get the best out of his barristers.’

‘James Shortall is a dream to work with. He has his finger on the pulse and commands the respect of all of his barristers.’

’29 Bedford Row Chambers is a fantastic set for matrimonial finance work.’

’29 Bedford Row Chambers is the go-to set for the finest financial barristers.’

’29 Bedford Row Chambers is an excellent set.’

’29 Bedford Row Chambers is a strong set of experienced barristers, especially in complex finance.’

’29 Bedford Row Chambers is a leading matrimonial finance set.’

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) 'offers the full range of family law expertise with high-calibre advocates across the board’. Tim Amos KC is an ‘extremely eloquent, elegant and thoughtful advocate'. Among the junior end of chambers, Elizabeth Clarke garners praise for 'her calm authority, wisdom, and thorough preparation'. In a boost to the senior end of the set, Daniel Bentham KC was elevated to silk in March 2024.

Testimonials

‘The clerks are all more than happy to help whenever required. Jon Bartlett is always on hand to assist when needed.’

‘The clerks go above and beyond to help. Harry Tennent and Callum Davison stand out.’

‘Jon Bartlett is responsive and will always do what he can to help.’

‘Howard Rayner is good. He is always helpful in trying to provide counsel, even at the last minute.’

‘Queen Elizabeth Building is a well-organised, helpful and reliable set. The service is excellent throughout, from top to bottom.’

‘Queen Elizabeth Building is a brilliant set.’

‘Queen Elizabeth Building is a top finance set.’

‘Queen Elizabeth Building is a go-to finance set for the big money, complex work.’

Tier 2 sets

4PB

4PB is 'a set with top-class counsel at all levels in matrimonial finance work'. Among the silks, Charles Hale KC garners praise for his ‘focused and effective advocacy'. Other key team members include Henry Clayton, 'an exceptional advocate with a phenomenal eye for detail', and the 'tour de force' junior Samantha Woodham.

Testimonials

‘The clerks are brilliant. Paul Hennessy, Jamie Byrne and Kenny Martin are fabulous and helpful.’

‘Paul Hennessy is top-notch. He is friendly, approachable, and pragmatic.’

‘All the clerks are super responsive and helpful, particularly Michael Reeves and Jamie Byrne.’

‘Michael Reeves is extremely helpful. Paul Hennessy, Jamie Byrne and Glenn Bennett are also helpful and responsive.’

‘4PB is an excellent go-to set for family law.’

‘4PB is a pre-eminent set.’

‘4PB is a go-to set with excellent counsel at all levels.’

‘4PB is a brilliant set at all levels for financial work.’

Tier 3 sets

1GC | Family Law

1GC | Family Law is 'a family law set of the highest standard' with 'great strength in depth'. Philip Perrins' 'attention to detail is exemplary, as is his preparation on a case', and he is sought after for his deep expertise in advising on high-value financial remedy applications. David Burles has 'a commanding, confident persona, which immediately puts clients at ease', and Claire Heppenstall is well regarded for her ‘close attention to detail’.

Testimonials

‘The clerks are helpful. Tommy Eyles always helps find the right counsel for the matter.’

‘Paul Harris is an outstanding example of excellence.’

‘David McDonald will always go that extra mile.’

‘David McDonald is incredibly approachable and helpful.’

‘1GC | Family Law is a family law set of the highest standard.’

‘1GC | Family Law has several talented barristers.’

‘1GC | Family Law is a highly-regarded family set.’

‘1GC | Family Law has great strength in depth.’

The 36 Group

'Outstanding set' The 36 Group has 'a breadth of great financial remedy practitioners'. The 'accomplished advocate' Niki Langridge is 'extremely bright and an outstanding strategist', and is very highly regarded for her expertise in advising on high-value financial remedy cases. Bolstering the team at the senior end, Andrzej Bojarski KC took silk in March 2024.

Testimonials

‘Adam Cope is excellent, and the clerks are always on hand to assist when required.’

‘Danny Chapman is innovative in his approach.’

‘Danny Chapman is excellent, and his team provide a good service.’

‘Adam Cope is one of the best clerks in the business.’

‘The 36 Group is a strong set with solid representation.’

‘The 36 Group is an excellent set with great strength in depth.’

Coram Chambers

Coram Chambers is home to 'an outstanding range of high-quality barristers'. The 'very persuasive' Michael Horton KC has an excellent track record in handling a wide range of complex, high-value financial remedy cases. Turning to the juniors, Greg Williams is 'a class act'; he was recently led by Horton KC in an appeal before the Supreme Court, Unger and another (in substitution for Hasan) v Ul-Hasan (deceased and another), which involved the issue of whether a financial remedy claim arising from divorce can be pursued after the death of one of the parties, or whether the claim would end with the death due to it being personal to the individual party. The Supreme Court upheld the orthodox view that a claim cannot be pursued after the death of one of the parties.

Testimonials

‘Joe Bernard is fantastic.’

‘Joe Bernard is hard-working and approachable. George Mo is reassuring and very organised.’

‘The clerks are reliable and consistent and have a good grasp of whom to recommend.’

‘The clerks are friendly and helpful.’

‘Coram Chambers is a great set.’

‘Coram Chambers is a friendly and approachable set.’

‘Coram Chambers has a good reputation as an all-round set.’

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