7 Harrington Street‘s family law members are adept at handling finance and property distribution cases, as well as separation and divorce proceedings. The set houses matrimonial finance specialist Tom Fazackerley, and he frequently handles cases involving significantly valued assets, including pensions, companies, and trusts, in addition to pre and post-nuptial agreements. Grant Lazarus is another key member of the team, and he exclusively practices in family law, with expertise in complex pension-related issues.

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  • '7 Harrington Street have a truly exceptional financial remedy clerk in Neil McHugh. Neil always goes the extra mile to make sure clients and solicitors are provided with everything they need. The barristers in his team are very well supported, as are the clients.'
  • 'The family clerks are always helpful and efficient and have a thorough knowledge of what is required. In particular, Jenny Mogan, Carolyn Cregeen, and Neil McHugh.'
  • 'John Kilgallon is something of a legend on the northern circuit. He is always contactable and will go above and beyond to accommodate instructing solicitors. His team below him are personable and welcoming.'
  • '7 Harrington Street is an excellent and varied set with several practitioners specialising in very complex areas of civil litigation. The clerking is superb.'
  • 'Chambers will always go above and beyond to accommodate the clients' needs. There is always a good availability of experienced counsel.'

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Tom Fazackerley
7 Harrington Street
‘Tom is a first-class act and a fierce negotiator who leaves no stone unturned. His tenacity and attention to detail is outstanding, he is fantastic with clients, thoroughly well-prepared, and his sensitive and thoughtful insight sets him above the competition.’