The Bar - Regional Bar • South Eastern Circuit
Chambers of George Coates
Guildford Chambers has a ‘good range of barristers with expertise in different areas of family law’ who are ’friendly, helpful and professional’. George Coates heads up the practice and is highly regarded for his excellent track record of handling high-value matrimonial finance cases.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Gavin Street and Simon Morris are very good.'
- 'Clerks are exceptionally helpful. Gavin Street and Simon Morris go above and beyond.'
- 'Gavin Street is a shining star and will do his utmost to assist the client, particularly when needing urgent cover or when cases are listed at short notice. He is always able to help and is extremely flexible, which assists given the nature of the work.'
- 'The chambers has a good availability of counsel and a strong clerking team.'
- 'Guildford Chambers is an excellent set with a good mix of counsel.'
- 'Guildford Chambers are a strong set, and there is a range of counsel with varying call years, and the clerks go above and beyond to utilise counsel and provide availability wherever they can.'
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.
‘Andrew is an extra miler. He provides a good rapport with the client and instructs solicitors.’
'Dominique is always considered and thoughtful in her dealings with both acting solicitors and clients. She has good analysis and awareness of the law.'
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.
‘Andrew is an extra miler. He provides a good rapport with the client and instructs solicitors.’
'Dominique is always considered and thoughtful in her dealings with both acting solicitors and clients. She has good analysis and awareness of the law.'