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1 Hare Court

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1 Hare Court is ‘a very well-respected set with a breadth of specialist barristers’, and ‘a leading set for matrimonial finance work’. Nigel Dyer KC is ‘a go-to private FDR judge who grasps case issues very quickly’, and Gavin Smith is ‘extremely diligent and hard-working, and produces excellent and well-reasoned judgements’. Tom Carter is ‘always thoroughly prepared and detailed in his reasoning’; he specialises in handling financial remedy cases, often involving complex asset structures.

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'Steve McCrone, Daniel Barnett and Ryan Titmarsh are excellent.'
'Steve McCrone, Michael Lay and Daniel Barnett are approachable and responsive.'
'Steve McCrone and his team always make themselves available and are always responsive.'
'Daniel Barnett and Steve McCrone are excellent.'
'1 Hare Court has a breadth of excellent and leading barristers.'
'1 Hare Court has an excellent range of capable barristers at all levels.'
'1 Hare Court is a stellar set.'
'1 Hare Court is an excellent set.'

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.

‘A measured and authoritative private FDR judge.’

‘Tom can explain his indication clearly and succinctly, in a way which clients find digestible and puts them at ease. His written indications are enormously helpful.’

‘Gavin is a go-to arbitrator for all complex cases. He demonstrates outstanding proficiency in managing complex disputes with a balanced and insightful approach. His keen analytical skills, coupled with an impressive depth of legal knowledge, make him a standout professional.’

Geoffrey Kingscote KC

'Geoff is an excellent private FDR judge coming up with sensible and balanced awards which result in financial settlements being reached every time. '

‘Jude has excellent legal knowledge and judgement. She is always thoroughly prepared and has a calm and pragmatic approach to cases.'

‘Katherine is well-prepared, calm and courteous in conducting private FDRs. She provides accurate and well-reasoned indications to facilitate settlement.’

Nichola Gray KC

‘Nichola is a balanced FDR judge. She has in-depth understanding of the operation of sophisticated financial mechanisms.’

‘Eleanor knows children and money work very well. She is sagacious and articulate.’

Rebecca Carew Pole KC

‘Rebecca is a breath of fresh air in the private FDR market. An exceptional private FDR judge, with great attention to detail and an air of gravitas.’

‘Rachel is intellectually excellent. She has superb judgement and an air of authority.'

Simon Webster KC

‘Simon is a first choice as a private FDR judge. His judgement is impeccable, and he is highly persuasive.'

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