Janet Bazley KC
1GC | Family Law ‘Janet is a very accomplished private FDR judge. She has a composed manner.'
Family: private FDR judges and arbitrators
Leading Private FDR Judges and Arbitrators
David Burles
1GC | Family Law ‘David has a keen intellect and is on top of all the issues, even when last-minute matters arise. He inspires confidence in the parties, and remains incredibly calm under pressure.'
Alexander Chandler KC
1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Alexander is a first-rate private FDR evaluator. He is very bright, with a calm, analytical mind.’
Ben Fearnley
29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘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.’
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Tim Amos KC
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)
Nicholas Allen KC
29 Bedford Row Chambers '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
29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Alexis is the complete package. She is insightful and brings decades of experience when acting as a private FDR Judge.’
Tom Carter
1 Hare Court ‘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
1 King’s Bench Walk ‘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
1 King’s Bench Walk ‘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
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘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
1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Katherine is a good private FDR judge, with an air of calm authority. Her judgement is spot-on.’
Geoffrey Kingscote KC
1 Hare Court '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
29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘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
1 King’s Bench Walk
Lucy Owens
29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘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
1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Christopher is a sought-after FDR judge. He listens, has superb judgement and knows how to manage a hearing.’
James Roberts KC
1 King’s Bench Walk ‘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
1 Hare Court ‘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.’
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James Ewins KC
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)
Jude Allen
1 Hare Court ‘Jude has excellent legal knowledge and judgement. She is always thoroughly prepared and has a calm and pragmatic approach to cases.'
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
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)
Rebecca Carew Pole KC
1 Hare Court ‘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
1 Hare Court ‘Katherine is well-prepared, calm and courteous in conducting private FDRs. She provides accurate and well-reasoned indications to facilitate settlement.’
Katie Cowton KC
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Katie is prepared, measured and authoritative in her style. She is an incredibly safe pair of hands.’
Nichola Gray KC
1 Hare Court ‘Nichola is a balanced FDR judge. She has in-depth understanding of the operation of sophisticated financial mechanisms.’
Eleanor Harris
1 Hare Court ‘Eleanor knows children and money work very well. She is sagacious and articulate.’
Fiona Hay
Harcourt Chambers ‘Fiona is an exemplary evaluator. Her indications are clear and logical, she is on top of the law, and her judgement is excellent. She is a safe pair of hands for tricky and technical financial remedy cases.’
Geoffrey Kelly
Pump Court Chambers ‘Geoffrey is always incredibly well-prepared. His ability to break down and explain complex asset structures sets him apart.’
Laura Moys
1 King’s Bench Walk 'Laura brings an air of calm and authority to the room. She is measured and focused and puts the client immediately at ease.'
Peter Newman
1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Peter is always on top of the papers and delivers a thorough and well-reasoned indication as a private FDR judge.'
Rachel Spicer
1 Hare Court ‘Rachel is intellectually excellent. She has superb judgement and an air of authority.'
Rhys Taylor
The 36 Group ‘Rhys is a first-class ADR tribunal. He quickly gets to grips with the papers.’
Simon Webster KC
1 Hare Court ‘Simon is a first choice as a private FDR judge. His judgement is impeccable, and he is highly persuasive.'