The Bar - Regional Bar • Midland Circuit
Chambers of David Berkley KC
3PB is a ��solid chambers with good barristers’ handling a wide range of matters within areas of financial remedy litigation. Vanessa Meachin KC heads the practice and regularly assists clients in complex matrimonial finance matters, while Michael George is praised for being ’proficient in all aspects of financial remedy proceedings with his knowledge of the law and practice second to none’. ‘Fierce and robust advocate’ Aimee Fox is another notable name for matrimonial finance work in chambers.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dan Tidman, Patrick Steptoe and Patrick Robson are faultless clerks.'
- 'Ian Charlton and his team offer a hands-on approach.'
- '3PB is a strong set of very knowledgeable and confident barristers. They will always go above and beyond to try and find someone available for cases.'
- '3PB is a go-to chamber. It offers barristers with a huge breadth of expertise. Barristers are approachable and client-focused.'
- '3PB is the leading set in Birmingham. It has a huge amount of experience across many areas of law, particularly 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.
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.
1Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Michael is a leading junior in this area of work. He understands his subject inside and out. He routinely speaks at seminars concerning complex areas, including pensions. He is collegiate and constructive.’
2Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Aimee is thorough and well-prepared. She is conscientious and has a very good eye for detail. She has a very good rapport with clients. She can identify relevant issues quickly and offer clear, realistic, and structured advice.’
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Amy is an excellent advocate. Her analytical skills concerning finances are brilliant. She has an excellent bedside manner, which is invaluable when the client feels at their most vulnerable.’
Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Rachel is thorough and well prepared. She is proactive and always willing to offer assistance and advice, not just in the lead-up to court hearings. She is very well-organised, and documents are always filed in good time. Her preparation and attention to detail are excellent.'
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Nathalie prepares submissions extremely well. Her communication is strong with lay clients and solicitors.’
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.
1Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Michael is a leading junior in this area of work. He understands his subject inside and out. He routinely speaks at seminars concerning complex areas, including pensions. He is collegiate and constructive.’
2Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Aimee is thorough and well-prepared. She is conscientious and has a very good eye for detail. She has a very good rapport with clients. She can identify relevant issues quickly and offer clear, realistic, and structured advice.’
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Amy is an excellent advocate. Her analytical skills concerning finances are brilliant. She has an excellent bedside manner, which is invaluable when the client feels at their most vulnerable.’
Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Rachel is thorough and well prepared. She is proactive and always willing to offer assistance and advice, not just in the lead-up to court hearings. She is very well-organised, and documents are always filed in good time. Her preparation and attention to detail are excellent.'
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Nathalie prepares submissions extremely well. Her communication is strong with lay clients and solicitors.’