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With ‘a wide range of experience to offer in matrimonial finance cases’, 9 Park Place is the ‘go-to’ chambers on the Wales and Chester Circuit for divorce and financial remedy work. Christopher Felstead is widely praised as ‘an exceptional barrister’, regularly handling complex and high-value cases involving domestic and international taxation issues, trusts, and business valuation disputes. He is also strong in cases with pensions-related issues. Natalie Sandercock is ‘very well-respected by the judiciary in South Wales and beyond’. Her practice covers high-net-worth matters complicated by company law, taxation, and trusts issues. David Gareth Evans, ‘a great courtroom advocate and a very effective cross-examiner’, and Lisa Thomas both represent a diverse range of clients with varied asset portfolios.
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Testimonials
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- 'James Watson and Lee Fifield are very responsive and are always willing to help match suitable counsel to a particular case. They are also a pleasure to work with.'
- 'The top flight chambers in Wales, with a strong financial remedy team at all levels of call.'
- '9 Park Place has a wide range of experience to offer in matrimonial finances cases.'
- '9 Park Place Chambers is the go-to chambers for matrimonial finance work, offering many high-quality barristers and providing magnificent depth and quality from the younger and more junior barristers up to the most experienced. There is quality at every level.'
- '9 Park Place is first choice for family law work. They have strength in depth and are able to assist in all areas that are needed. Counsel are always responsive and will go the extra mile to assist wherever they can.'
- '9 Park Place is a highly regarded and well-respected chambers. The strength in depth offered by the chambers is second to none. 9 Park Place also regularly offers high quality training events, which are always well attended. It is a go-to set.'
- 'The clerks offer the highest level of service. In particular, the counsel that is offered to conduct a hearing will inevitably be the counsel that actually does conduct the hearing, rather than alternative counsel being sprung upon the client. Communication from the clerks is always effective and prompt.'
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Christopher Felstead
9 Park Place ‘Chris is an excellent barrister and a first choice in Cardiff. He is financially astute and gets to the crux of a case very quickly. He stands out for his ability to assimilate financial information very quickly and condense it into clear and concise advice. He has a firm, but robust style, which many clients find reassuring.'
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Natalie Sandercock
9 Park Place ‘Natalie is an extremely experienced and competent barrister who is very well-respected by the judiciary in South Wales and beyond. She confidently deals with the most difficult of cases, providing realistic and sensible advice to clients and managing expectations. Natalie is also very proactive in settling cases, particularly at the FDR stage. She is the barrister you want on your side.’
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David Gareth Evans
9 Park Place ‘David is one of the go-to financial remedy specialists in South Wales. He is thorough and knowledgeable, providing his peers and clients with confidence. David is a great courtroom advocate and a very effective cross-examiner. He gets judges onside with helpful, forceful, and concise advocacy. He is very well prepared and his documents are punchy and impressive.'