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Edward Boydell KC

Edward Boydell KC

Position

Edward Boydell is highly experienced in all aspects of family law but particularly financial remedies (including civil partnerships). He has specific expertise in dealing with complex high-net-worth matters involving family businesses, farms, companies and trusts. He is also very experienced in equitable co-ownership. Particularly well known for his family finance work and recognised in The Legal 500 and by Chambers and Partners as one of the ‘Leaders at the Bar’, he also has a niche civil practice. Notable cases: GS v L [2011] EWHC 2116 (Fam); GS v L [2011] EWHC 1759 (Fam); S v S [2007] EWCA Civ 454; Hill v Hill [1998] 1 FLR 198, CA; Hill v Hill [1997] 1 FLR 730.

Career

Called 1989, Middle Temple.

Edward was appointed a Recorder in 2005 sitting in Civil and Family (including Private Law, Public Law and Financial Remedy Appeals). Since 2015 he has also sat as a Recorder of the Crown Court. Edward sits as a judge of the Financial Remedies Court and is ticketed to hear appeals. Edward is regularly invited to speak at seminars including the Hampshire Family Court Forum, Western Circuit CPD Conference, Hampshire Resolution, Devon Resolution, Thames Valley Family Lawyers and Whitepaper.

Memberships

Family Law Bar Association

FLBA; PIBA; PNBA

Education

Bradfield College, Berkshire; Homerton College, Cambridge University (1987 BEd (Hons) History (Cantab), qualified teacher); University of Westminster (1988 Diploma in Law).

Leisure

Sport, theatre and Italy.

Mentions

South Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Family: divorce and financial remedy

Other key lawyer1
Edward Boydell KC - Pump Court Chambers 'Edward has a command and presence before any tribunal. He is the go-to barrister for complex cases.'
Western Circuit • Regional Bar

Family: divorce and financial remedy

Other key lawyer1
Edward Boydell KC – Pump Court Chambers ‘Edward is an exceptional family barrister in all areas. He is an excellent strategist, tough negotiator, clever and has sharp forensic skills. He is always meticulously prepared and instils total confidence in the client and instructing solicitor.’
London Bar

Family: divorce and financial remedy

Other key lawyer1
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.’
London Bar

Family: private FDR judges and arbitrators

Other key lawyer3
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.’