George Coates
Guildford Chambers 'George is hard-working, clever and strong in detail.'
Guildford Chambers is a ‘strong family law set that offers a good choice of experienced counsel’. George Coates specialises in financial remedy cases involving substantial assets and recently handled GA v EL, a reported case related to the distribution of £70m assets between a separated couple. Andrew Austin is highly regarded for his ’determination, self-discipline, and logical approach’, while Dominique Gillan garners praise for his ‘strong but polite advocacy’. Hannah McSorley is ’a reliable barrister known for her excellent bedside manner and sensible and pragmatic advice’.
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- 'Gavin Street and Simon Morris are exceptional and best clerks. They provide a supportive, quick and personable service.'
- 'Gavin Street is excellent.'
- 'Gavin Street and Simon Morris are equally helpful and easy to deal with. Gavin will always do his best to find counsel for a case and is adaptable to changes.'
- 'Guildford Chambers has a good range of counsel in terms of experience. The clerks are very approachable and helpful.'
- 'Guildford Chambers is a good regional chambers which covers all the bases.'
- 'Guildford Chambers are excellent and always accommodating and helpful.'
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Andrew Austin
Guildford Chambers 'Andrew is a competent barrister who goes the extra mile to resolve any issues.'
Dominique Gillan
Guildford Chambers 'Dominique is professional, has great communication skills and attention to detail and is always happy to assist.'