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Douglas Allen

Douglas Allen

Position

A highly accomplished senior junior, well known for his straightforward, discreet and compassionate approach, as well as his ability to establish trust and rapport with his clients. He is a tough negotiator and strong advocate, particularly in cross examination.

Doug specialises in divorce and breakdown of family relationships, including:

-       Divorce and partnership dissolution,

-       Financial remedy and child provision.

He is regularly instructed in cases involving substantial assets and complex issues.

In addition to his relationship breakdown/financial practice, Doug regularly acts in private law children disputes, particularly those of an intractable or sensitive nature.

Contributor to Family Law and Practical Law.

Qualified to accept public access instructions.

Some of his notable cases include: Re W (a child) (removal at birth: contact) [2013] All ER (D) 254; H (A Minor) v Northamptonshire County Council [2017] EWHC 282 (Fam).

Career

Called 1995, Lincoln’s Inn.

Memberships

FLBA.

Education

University of Birmingham (BA Hons) History – First Class.

Leisure

Triathlon.

Mentions

South Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Family: divorce and financial remedy

Leading junior2
Douglas Allen –Harcourt Chambers ‘Douglas is a very clear and well-prepared advocate. His presentation style is firm and capable of putting the clients at ease. He gives sensible advice which is well-reasoned.’
Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Family: divorce and financial remedy

Leading junior2
Douglas Allen – Harcourt Chambers ‘Douglas is articulate, sharp, discerning, intellectually at the top of his game but he also has such a good bed-side manner. He puts clients at ease entirely.'