England - Regional Bar • Wales and Chester Circuit

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Family: children and domestic abuse

9 Park Place

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Owen Thomas KC – 9 Park Place

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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.

Owen Thomas KC

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.

‘Rhian is an extremely skilled advocate. She is calm, measured and very well-versed on the law, regulations and practical inner workings of local authorities. She provides sound practical advice always. She is professional, courteous, and is always a pleasure to work with. Client departments ask for her specifically due to her affable nature and knowledge of her subject area.'

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Kelly Chamberlain

David Gareth Evans

‘Gareth is an outstanding advocate who meticulously prepares his cases prior to conferences and hearings and has a formidable presence inside the courtroom. Tactically astute, he cuts through complex issues like a hot knife through butter and fills his clients and instructing solicitors with confidence with his calm but reassuring aura.’

‘James is an extremely competent family law barrister. He is quick to grasp the issues in a case, provides realistic and sensible advice and builds an excellent rapport with clients. He is always impeccably prepared and is a skilled advocate.’

‘Dafydd is clear and measured in his advocacy and takes instructions well. He is considerate in his thinking and is approachable with regard to any questions raised by his instructing solicitor. He is also clear in his advice.’

William Seagrim

‘William is an extremely competent and knowledgeable advocate and barrister. He is able to deal with all matters regardless of complexity and is able to speak to clients from all backgrounds and ensure they feel that he is representing them to his fullest. He is also able to put advice in such a way that clients understand and respond with compassion. He is well-respected by colleagues and in court, due to his professional nature and knowledge.’