Family: private FDR judges and arbitrators

‘Alexander is a first-rate private FDR evaluator. He is very bright, with a calm, analytical mind.’

Nigel Dyer KC

‘A measured and authoritative private FDR judge.’

Ben Fearnley

‘Ben is an able arbitrator. He is thorough and well-prepared, and has a measured style.'

Barbara Mills KC

4PB

‘Barbara is a consummate tribunal. She can cut through intractable disputes, listen to everyone, and delivers the decisions and awards with clarity and precision.’

Tim Amos KC

Nicholas Allen KC

'Nicholas is well known for his attention to detail, careful and impressive manner with clients, and ability to provide advice and guidance in a way that is easily digestible and well respected by the parties.'

Alexis Campbell KC

‘Alexis is the complete package. She is insightful and brings decades of experience when acting as a private FDR Judge.’

Tom Carter

‘Tom can explain his indication clearly and succinctly, in a way which clients find digestible and puts them at ease. His written indications are enormously helpful.’

Richard Castle

‘Richard is intelligent and provides reasoned explanations of his private FDR indications. He is analytical and helps the parties resolve matters in a sensible way.’

Nicola Fox

‘Nicola is an excellent private FDR judge. Her indications are precise, and she has a masterful ability to grasp the salient facts of a case.'

Tristan Harvey

‘Tristan is a safe pair of hands as a private FDR judge. He is a straight shooter, very reliable, and has excellent judgement.’

Claire Heppenstall

1GC | Family Law

‘Claire's judgement is invariably spot-on. She demonstrates a quick grasp of cases.'

Katherine Kelsey

‘Katherine is a good private FDR judge, with an air of calm authority. Her judgement is spot-on.’

Geoffrey Kingscote KC

'Geoff is an excellent private FDR judge coming up with sensible and balanced awards which result in financial settlements being reached every time. '

Peter Mitchell KC

‘Peter is a fantastic private FDR judge, who has a wonderful ability to find common ground and bring about a settlement on the right terms, even in the most tricky cases.’

Harry Oliver KC

Lucy Owens

‘Lucy is a superb private FDR judge. She understands the client dynamics, and can quickly get to the core of the issues and produce well-reasoned indications.’

Christopher Pocock KC

‘Christopher is a sought-after FDR judge. He listens, has superb judgement and knows how to manage a hearing.’

James Roberts KC

‘James’ indications are always on point, and his advice is focused and precise. He can quickly see through the noise of the case to get to the heart of it.’

Gavin Smith

‘Gavin is a go-to arbitrator for all complex cases. He demonstrates outstanding proficiency in managing complex disputes with a balanced and insightful approach. His keen analytical skills, coupled with an impressive depth of legal knowledge, make him a standout professional.’

James Ewins KC

Jude Allen

‘Jude has excellent legal knowledge and judgement. She is always thoroughly prepared and has a calm and pragmatic approach to cases.'

Andrzej Bojarski KC

The 36 Group

‘Andrzej is a bright arbitrator, with the law at his fingertips.’

Edward Boydell KC

Pump Court Chambers

‘Edward is a class act. He provides detailed indications, and his calm and thoughtful assistance enables the parties to finalise matters.’

Duncan Brooks KC

Rebecca Carew Pole KC

‘Rebecca is a breath of fresh air in the private FDR market. An exceptional private FDR judge, with great attention to detail and an air of gravitas.’

Katherine Cook

‘Katherine is well-prepared, calm and courteous in conducting private FDRs. She provides accurate and well-reasoned indications to facilitate settlement.’

Katie Cowton KC

‘Katie is prepared, measured and authoritative in her style. She is an incredibly safe pair of hands.’

Nichola Gray KC

‘Nichola is a balanced FDR judge. She has in-depth understanding of the operation of sophisticated financial mechanisms.’

Eleanor Harris