1 King’s Bench Walk is a ‘leading set for family law matters with unrivalled strength in depth at silk level’. Alexander Chandler KC is a ’go-to private FDR judge’ and regularly acts as arbitrator in claims involving financial remedies, while Richard Castle is known for his expertise in international aspects of financial remedy and divorce. Other key members of the team include the ‘sensible, approachable, proportionate’ Nicola Fox and the ’much liked and respected’ Katherine Kelsey , who are active across the matrimonial finance space.

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  • 'Chris Gittens is an excellent head clerk, and with Tim Madden and Nicola Cade, the set has a strong clerking team.'
  • '1 King’s Bench Walk has a very efficient clerks room.'
  • '1 King’s Bench Walk is a superb set - very much sought after in the market.'
  • '1 King’s Bench Walk is a top rate set with the breadth of talent available.'
  • '1 King’s Bench Walk is a good chamber with a wide variety of barristers.'

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