Family: divorce and financial remedy

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Tim Amos KC
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)
gives thoroughly pragmatic advice.'
1
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.’
1
Philip Cayford KC
29 Bedford Row Chambers
a five-star advocate.'
1
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.’
1
Lewis Marks KC
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)
1
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.'
1
Christopher Pocock KC
1 King’s Bench Walk
‘Christopher is a brilliant advocate with fantastic judgement.’
1
Timothy Scott KC
29 Bedford Row Chambers
an extremely persuasive and effective advocate.'
1
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.’
1
Lucy Stone KC
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)
1
Richard Todd KC
1 Hare Court
2
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.’
2
Alexis Campbell KC
29 Bedford Row Chambers
‘Alexis is a formidable barrister. She is very much at the top of her game.’
2
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.'
2
Patrick Chamberlayne KC
29 Bedford Row Chambers
2
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.'
2
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.’
2
Michael Horton KC
Coram Chambers
a well-prepared, rational and measured advocate.'
2
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.’
2
Brent Molyneux KC
29 Bedford Row Chambers
2
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.'
2
Harry Oliver KC
1 King’s Bench Walk
his preparation and advocacy are second to none.'
2
Christopher Wagstaffe KC
29 Bedford Row Chambers
‘Christopher is very technical, and has excellent client care skills.'
3
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.’
3
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.’
3
Frank Feehan KC
1 King’s Bench Walk
‘Frank is approachable, engaging, practical and formidable on his feet.'
3
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.’
3
Justin Warshaw KC
1 Hare Court
'An assured advocate who argues his client’s case with incredible preparation and care.'
4
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.'
4
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.’
4
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.’
4
Nichola Gray KC
1 Hare Court
‘Nichola is a formidable KC. She is impeccably prepared, and her advice is right on the money.'
4
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.’
4
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.’
4
Daniel Lightman KC
Serle Court
‘Daniel is highly perspicacious and can explain issues in a very straightforward and accessible manner.’
4
Peter Mitchell KC
29 Bedford Row Chambers
‘Peter is wonderful. He is ferociously intelligent and an incredible advocate.’
4
Alexander Thorpe KC
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)
‘Alexander is clever, strategic and tough. An outstanding trial lawyer.’
4
Simon Webster KC
1 Hare Court
‘Simon is flawless in his approach, preparation and judgement. He is a joy to work with.’
4
John Wilson KC
1 Hare Court
4
Nicholas Yates KC
1 Hare Court
'Nicholas is very clever, articulate, personable, considerate and firm.'

2025 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Sassa-Ann Amaouche KC
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.’

2024 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Daniel Bentham KC
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)
1
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.’
1
Richard Sear KC
1 Hare Court
‘Richard is extremely clever. He is a good listener with superb judgement.'

2023 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Duncan Brooks KC
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)
1
Judith Murray KC
4PB
‘Judith is a first-class financial silk and an exceptional advocate. Clients have full confidence in her approach.’
1
Sarah Phipps KC
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)
'Sarah is incredibly smart. She possesses a laser-sharp attention to detail, enhanced with incredible efficiency.'