Family: divorce and financial remedy

Leading juniors
Rising stars

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

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.'

‘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.’

Rosemary Budden

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Lynsey Cade Davies

29 Bedford Row Chambers

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.’

‘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.'

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.’

‘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.’

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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

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.’

‘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.’

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.’

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.’

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.’

Matthew Brunsdon-Tully

1GC | Family Law

‘Matthew is exceptionally bright and thinks forensically about his cases.’

Sophie Kay

Coram Chambers

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

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.'

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.