Edward Devereux KC
Harcourt Chambers ‘Edward has a phenomenal practice in international children's law cases.'
Harcourt Chambers is ‘a strong family law set, having depth in all aspects of family law’. Edward Devereux KC has ‘a phenomenal practice in international child law cases’; he recently acted in a case involving jurisdictional issues pertaining to a child being abducted to Zambia. Nick Goodwin KC‘s recent caseload includes advising a local authority in relation to a case involving allegations of sexual abuse. Edward Bennett is ’a highly skilled and intelligent advocate’ with extensive experience of appearing before the High Court and the Court of Appeal in a range of child law work. Damian Garrido KC, as was, is now a High Court judge.
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- 'The clerks are excellent and very responsive.'
- 'The clerks are helpful and always willing to go the extra mile.'
- 'All clerks are professional and client-focused.'
- 'Harcourt Chambers is a go-to chambers for any form of family law work.'
- 'Harcourt Chambers is a strong set with great barristers at all levels of call.'
- 'Harcourt Chambers has exceptionally good counsel at all levels of call.'
- 'Harcourt Chambers is a strong family law set, having depth in all aspects of family law.'
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.
Aidan Vine KC
Harcourt Chambers
Jonathan Sampson KC
Harcourt Chambers ‘Jonathan is a fantastic advocate who provides great support to solicitors when dealing with difficult or unusual issues.’
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Mehvish Chaudhry
Harcourt Chambers
Edward Bennett
Harcourt Chambers ‘Edward has an encyclopaedic knowledge of children law. He is a straightforward advocate who is clear and concise in his submissions.’
Ruth Cabeza
Harcourt Chambers ‘Ruth is a straightforward advocate. Her experience speaks volumes, and she is an expert in cross-border disputes.’
Martha Gray
Harcourt Chambers ‘Martha is always on top of the facts. She is an exceptional advocate.’
Jason Green
Harcourt Chambers ‘Jason is exceptionally bright, very persuasive and compelling on his feet. He is always a safe pair of hands.’
Emily Rayner
Harcourt Chambers ‘Emily is a strong advocate, keenly intelligent, meticulous and has a wonderful manner with clients.’
Matthew Stott
Harcourt Chambers ‘Matthew is a strong advocate who is always extremely well-prepared. He has a full grasp of the issues in a case, and his knowledge of case law and procedure is excellent.’
Jane Campbell
Harcourt Chambers 'Jane is a compassionate and prepared advocate. Her gentle manner belies a steely approach to cross-examination.'
Daniel Sheridan
Harcourt Chambers ‘Daniel is a consummate professional, and his preparation is second to none. He is very organised, thorough and considerate.’
Eleanor Howard
Harcourt Chambers ‘Eleanor has a strong but poised advocacy style. She is a safe pair of hands.’
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Natasha Miller
Harcourt Chambers ‘Natasha is a very well-rounded barrister. She can persuasively represent clients and comes across in a friendly and professional way.’