1Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Nicola is a tenacious advocate. She responds quickly to all queries and is happy to chat through cases where necessary. She is highly professional and able to advise on case strategy where necessary.'
The Bar - Regional Bar • South Eastern Circuit
Chambers of David Berkley KC
3PB is home to specialist practitioners across the spectrum of this area, including care proceedings and private child law. Nicola Martin is recommended for complex care cases, while James Legg garners praise for having a ‘fantastic eye for detail and the issues which matter in cases’.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dan Tidman is proactive in trying to help find the right counsel for the case.'
- 'Patrick Robson and Patrick Steptoe deserve a special mention. All around, the clerking team remains very hard to equal.'
- '3PB is a go-to chamber with a good selection of counsels who are very knowledgeable, capable and personable.'
- '3PB is an excellent family set with widespread expertise and knowledge.'
- '3PB is a very strong set with strong counsel in this area. It makes a tremendous effort to find counsel if a hearing is at short notice.'
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
'James is very knowledgeable, and clients feel easy around him. He fights the client's case.'
5Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Emma is a conscientious, hard-working and extremely able barrister. Her preparation for cases is detailed but focused on the core issues. Her work enables cases to run efficiently but effectively for the client.'
5Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Elaine is thorough and efficient with her preparation. Her advice is always realistic and clear. She is sympathetic to clients and will always fight the client's case. She creates constructive ways to deal with matters and is a highly professional advocate.'
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
'Nicola is a tenacious advocate. She responds quickly to all queries and is happy to chat through cases where necessary. She is highly professional and able to advise on case strategy where necessary.'
Chambers of David Berkley KC
'James is very knowledgeable, and clients feel easy around him. He fights the client's case.'
5Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Emma is a conscientious, hard-working and extremely able barrister. Her preparation for cases is detailed but focused on the core issues. Her work enables cases to run efficiently but effectively for the client.'
5Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Elaine is thorough and efficient with her preparation. Her advice is always realistic and clear. She is sympathetic to clients and will always fight the client's case. She creates constructive ways to deal with matters and is a highly professional advocate.'