Pump Court Chambers continues to handle family and child law matters across all levels of the court system for a wide range of clients, including local authorities, parents and children’s guardians. Simon Johnson is admired for his ‘thorough preparation for complex cases and the trial bundle at his fingertips’, while Elizabeth Spence is ’a formidable advocate who gives realistic and pragmatic advice at the outset’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Pump Court Chambers has several good and experienced barristers in the set.'
  • 'Pump Court Chambers is approachable and offers a high calibre of advocacy.'
  • 'Pump Court goes from strength to strength with good advocates at all levels and makes efforts to meet clients' needs.'

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Simon Johnson
Pump Court Chambers
'Simon has an in-depth knowledge of the law, added to very good practical know-how. He is highly efficient, a good communicator, always responsive, helpful, calm and reassuring.'
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Elizabeth Spence
Pump Court Chambers
‘Elizabeth is a strong advocate who gives robust advice.’