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.’
1 King’s Bench Walk boasts ‘huge strength in depth, with experienced and able silks and juniors for both finance and children PFDR tribunals’. Alexander Chandler KC 'delivers unrivalled judgments with gravitas', and has an excellent track record in advising on matrimonial finance and cohabitee claims. Other key contacts include the 'perceptive and experienced tribunal' Nicola Fox and the 'fair and pragmatic' Richard Castle, who is highly regarded for his strength in handling the international aspects of divorce and financial remedy work.
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Testimonials
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- 'All the clerks are helpful. Chris Gittins is helpful, accommodating and always willing to do what he can to help.'
- 'The clerks are excellent and very prompt in dealing with queries.'
- 'The clerks are exceptional.'
- '1 King’s Bench Walk is a cracking set of chambers with a fantastic children and finance practice. Good at senior and junior level.'
- '1 King’s Bench Walk is excellent across the board.'
- '1 King’s Bench Walk has a breadth of excellent financial remedy practitioners, from juniors to KCs.'
- '1 King’s Bench Walk is a great set with strong advocates.'
- '1 King’s Bench Walk is a strong set with excellent barristers at all levels.'
Silks
Leading Private FDR Judges and Arbitrators
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.
Harry Oliver KC
1 King’s Bench Walk
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.'
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.’
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.’
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.’
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.’
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.'