Gemma Farrington KC
42 Bedford Row 'Gemma is an excellent advocate, and her advocacy skills are second-to-none. She is tactically brilliant, and her preparation of cases and research is in-depth and thorough.'
42 Bedford Row is ‘a go-to set’ whose ’barristers are always professional and very competent’, handling a wide range of family law cases. Gemma Farrington KC is ‘a tenacious and effective advocate’ and is known for her ’strong cross-examination skills’, focusing on public and private children’s law, in particular cases with an international element. Kate Kochnari, who ‘has exceptional client care skills and knows how to manage vulnerable clients before a hearing’, regularly represents clients in difficult children cases. A ’fearless’ Samuel Davis is known for his work in cases related to child trafficking and sexual abuse.
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- 'James Tidnam is always quick to respond and assist with booking counsel. He is always able to find a suitable barrister for a matter. He is always kind, proactive and responsive to deal with.'
- 'James Tidnam and Tim Dockrill are both extremely helpful and always at the end of the phone to deal with queries.'
- 'The clerks are helpful, particularly James Tidnam.'
- 'Clerks are kind, responsive and courteous. They are always helpful. Luke Goodman is excellent.'
- '42 Bedford Row has a large number of high-quality, experienced and specialist barristers working in care work.'
- '42 Bedford Row has an excellent group of counsel to cover any family case, with individuals having many different strengths which suit each case. The clerks are always helpful.'
- '42 Bedford Row is a chambers which goes from strength to strength with a strong representation of family children work in both the public and private law arenas.'
- '42 Bedford Row has a wide range of good advocates who are always readily available to assist when looking to instruct, even at short notice. The clerks are very friendly and always helpful.'
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.
3
Kate Kochnari
42BR Barristers 'Kate is always well prepared for hearings, her attention to detail is excellent, and she always puts her client's case well.'
5
Samuel Davis
42BR Barristers ‘Samuel has excellent advocacy skills. He is professional and courteous and can build a good rapport with clients. He goes above and beyond his role.’
5
Philip McCormack
42 Bedford Row ‘Philip is a formidable barrister and an absolute go-to for parents and professional clients. He is a very highly-regarded advocate.’
5
Lydia Slee
42 Bedford Row ‘Lydia is diligent and conscientious. She manages a vulnerable client in a sensitive and difficult case with delicacy and compassion.’
5
Jennifer Youngs
42 Bedford Row ‘Jennifer is an exceptionally calm and collected barrister who can focus on matters at hand.’
5
Joanne Porter
42 Bedford Row