Family: divorce and financial remedy

Leading Silks
2025 Silks
2024 Silks

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.

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

'Tim is universally considered to be one of London's leading barristers on matters of international family law, particularly with regards to jurisdiction and financial remedy claims. He is a very tenacious advocate who you would certainly want on your side rather than be against.'

Deborah Bangay KC

'Deborah is just a brilliant all rounder, and because of her experience there is little she hasn't seen before and will always give proper, clear advice. Great with clients, on her feet and in writing, her advocacy is fearless.'

Timothy Bishop KC

'Timothy is elegance and sophistication personified in his advocacy, in his client handling and in working with his instructing solicitors. A reassuring and calm presence for clients who immediately know they are in safe hands, a persuasive force to be reckoned with in the court room with sometimes only the lightest touch.'

Alexis Campbell KC

29 Bedford Row Chambers

' Alexis is at the very top of her game and she is a fantastic head of chambers and brilliant advocate who frequently wipes the floor with many of the top London silks. She delivers first-rate advice with incredibly insightful judgement.'

Philip Cayford KC

29 Bedford Row Chambers

‘Philip is immensely dependable and very good at reassuring the nervous litigant and fearless in Court. Having been twice to the Supreme Court, he is a leader of the profession, and as busy and influential as ever.’

Deborah Eaton KC

1 King’s Bench Walk

'Deborah is a force of nature who never stops fighting hard for clients, even when a case may look hopeless or lost. She is a dogged and detailed cross-examiner, approaches every consultation with a client with vigour, leaving no question unasked and no angle unconsidered.'

Charles Hale KC

‘Nobody is better on their feet than Charles; it is akin to watching an actor in their prime come to life on the stage that is set just for them. Superb with clients, an utterly reassuring voice and approach, and great on the specifics of business assets.’

Charles Howard KC

1 King’s Bench Walk

‘Charles is the best cross-examiner at the family Bar, he is a tenacious litigator, a fearless advocate and is prodigiously clever. There is no better leader for your team in a tricky case, as he has so much courtroom experience, especially in the biggest ultra-high-net-worth cases.’

Stewart Leech KC

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

'Stewart is one of the most polished and persuasive counsel on his feet. He argues a client's case with encyclopaedic knowledge of the law but with a style and flair to match, and he is the absolute go-to counsel for jurisdiction cases.'

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Philip Marshall KC

1 King’s Bench Walk

‘Philip is a leading light of the financial remedy Bar. He is incredibly bright and always willing to think outside of the box to best achieve his client’s aims.’

Deepak Nagpal KC

1 King’s Bench Walk

'Deepak is at the very top of his game; intellectually colossal and technically the very best. He is one of the go-to barristers for heavyweight, complex, ultra-high-value cases, often with an international element, and he is a true courtroom titan with advocacy that is robust and punchy.'

Harry Oliver KC

1 King’s Bench Walk

'Harry is the most indefatigable, energetic and fierce advocate in championing his client's case. He leaves no detail to chance and works harder and more strategically than most, and he is absolutely the go-to advocate for private equity cases.'

Christopher Pocock KC

1 King’s Bench Walk

‘Christopher is one of the leading silks in matrimonial finance, a reputation he has won by his winning combination of super-numeracy, forensic skill, and a compelling written and oral presentation. He is very comfortable in the most complex financial cases and has excellent judgement on where a case will land.’

Timothy Scott KC

29 Bedford Row Chambers

Jonathan Southgate KC

29 Bedford Row Chambers

'There isnt a better barrister in London than Jonathan. Instructing Jonathan means a calm and well managed case, as nothing makes him flap , and he wants to hear from all the team members and values their input.'

Richard Todd KC

Nicholas Allen KC

29 Bedford Row Chambers

‘Nicholas is second-to-none at the family finance Bar in terms of his commitment to supporting his clients in the best possible way. He has done more than anyone to promote the advantages of non-court dispute resolution at the Bar.’

Rebecca Carew-Pole KC

‘Rebecca is in a class of her own. She is relentless in her preparation and lives and breathes her cases, her attention to detail is superb and she misses no detail, and she can charm judges, opponents and clients alike.’

Patrick Chamberlayne KC

29 Bedford Row Chambers

Michael Horton KC

'Michael is a heavyweight leading advocate; he has taken two cases to the Supreme Court and has conducted numerous other appeals in the Court of Appeal. He is vastly knowledgeable, considered, committed and pugnacious when required.'

Brent Molyneux KC

29 Bedford Row Chambers

James Roberts KC

1 King’s Bench Walk

‘James is highly experienced in UHNW cases and the particular demands of sensitive clients. A battler who every client can see lives and breathes their best interests with an uncanny ability to identify the best and worst points of a case, and to accentuate the former and give realistic advice on the latter.’

Christopher Wagstaffe KC

29 Bedford Row Chambers

'Christopher is especially strong in respect of attacking or defending assets placed within trusts or protective structure. Chris is a skilled and persuasive advocate able to explain simply but powerfully the most complicated factual matrix and the intricacies and nuances of the law.'

Justin Warshaw KC

'Justin is just fabulous on his feet, judges love him, and has a good sense of humour. He is also really responsive which is so helpful, he rolls up his sleeves, makes himself available and, there isn't a more impressive advocate when it comes to high-profile and big money cases.'

Katie Cowton KC

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Katie is quite simply at the top of the tree. She is the most meticulous and hardworking barrister, combined with outstanding numeracy and drafting, meaning she is the full package, with advocacy that is incredibly persuasive.'

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Frank Feehan KC

1 King’s Bench Walk

Frank excels in his ability to combine legal knowledge with a compassionate understanding of the personal and emotional aspects of family law. his advocacy in divorce and financial remedy cases is measured, persuasive, and highly effective, and he is particularly skilled at simplifying complex financial matters, making them accessible to clients and the court alike.'

Michael Glaser KC

‘Michael is in a league of his own and no other silk offers the breadth and depth of expertise that he does. His experience fighting and winning committal proceedings is unrivalled, he makes the most complex matter seem simple, and cases with capacity issues is yet another area in which he excels.’

Nichola Gray KC

Daniel Lightman KC

Daniel's real strength is a deep analysis of case law and clinical presentation of the law. The advocacy is not showy, but rather on point and precise.'

Nicholas Yates KC

Nicholas is a formidable opponent; he is immaculately prepared and lays the groundwork for a hearing with his powerful written advocacy. In court, he is thorough and persuasive, and outside court, in negotiation, he is friendly, pragmatic, charming, and easy to do business with.'

Duncan Brooks KC

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Alexander Chandler KC

1 King’s Bench Walk

'Alex is simply first rate, always on point, and go-to for complex financial cases. He is across even the most complicated of legal and factual cases with ease, he can call a case from the outset and knows the strategy to get to the desired outcome.'

Christopher Hames KC

'Chris has a tremendous ability to get to the very heart of the issue in a case. He is always extremely well prepared, his advocacy is authoritative, and clients love his empathy.'

'Ann is a superb and persuasive advocate and a creative problem solver. An essential part of any litigation team who is a pleasure to work with and much respected by judges and clients alike.'

Jaqueline Julyan SC

5 St Andrews Hill

‘Jacqueline stands out for her meticulous attention to detail and thorough preparation; she is always exceptionally well prepared, is keenly analytical and gets to the nub of the problem. She has a remarkable ability to pull a rabbit of the hat to turn the tide in a case.’

Geoffrey Kingscote KC

'Geoffrey is an excellent barrister. He has a great command of the facts and the law, and he brings skill, knowledge and compassion to his cases.'

Peter Mitchell KC

‘Peter is a supreme advocate and he thoroughly deserves premier rating as one of the most able silks doing high-net-worth financial remedy work. Judges, barristers and solicitors alike think he is amazing and say he is highly persuasive and authoritative, and he has charm and ability in bucketloads.’

Judith Murray KC

'Judith is a top barrister at both financial and children cases. She is able to quickly drill down on the detail of a financial case and focus on the issues, even in the most complex of cases, her judgement is bang on, and she quickly gains the confidence of the client and is incredibly responsive to her instructing solicitors, offering quick and careful advice.'

Sarah Phipps KC

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

'Sarah is a class act and her ability to quickly distil complex financial arrangements into a coherent strategy is particularly impressive. She combines intellectual rigour with practical judgment and offers clear, commercially focused advice that is both strategic and realistic.'

Alexander Thorpe KC

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

‘Alexander always has a completely thorough command of the papers and all the details therein and a readiness to go beyond the narrow confines of the instructions by looking at the overall and broader position for the client by anticipating what may be contended against the client’s position and preemptively and effectively addressing and disposing of that. Alexander demonstrates patience and engagement with even the more terse of clients and achieves their engagement with both the substance and detail of the relevant issues.’

Simon Webster KC

'Simon's client skills are exemplary; he is kind and compassionate, but firm when needed. His advocacy is silky smooth and there is no finer advocate.'

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.

Sassa-Ann Amaouche KC

29 Bedford Row Chambers

Sassa is an exceptional barrister with a remarkable blend of legal expertise, tactical acumen, and personal dedication. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to understand the nuanced complexities of a case and craft a strategy that is both comprehensive and focused on achieving the best possible outcome.’

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.

Daniel Bentham KC

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Andrzej Bojarski KC

‘Andrzej is a brilliant advocate, with an unrivalled ability to cut through dense intractability and locate the argument most likely to find favour with the court. He has a keen strategic eye in build-up to a hearing and you can be confident going into a trial that he is thinking several moves ahead of any argument the other side might try last minute to run.’

Edward Boydell KC

Pump Court Chambers

'A very good advocate with good judgement.'

Richard Sear KC

'Richard is a first class barrister. His is intellectually very strong with excellent analytical and communication skills. He is much admired by a large band of loyal solicitors. He has gravitas and composure which place him at a great advantage in the market place. He is also a man of complete integrity, despite his keen competitive instincts.'