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Family: children and domestic abuse

College Chambers

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College Chambers is ‘a very solid set of chambers for family work across all levels of experience’.  Anthony Hand has longstanding experience of handling cases involving allegations of serious physical and sexual abuse and is ’an incredibly safe pair of hands with the very complex and challenging of cases’. Fiona McCreath is ‘thorough in her preparation and identification of any issues in a case and particularly adept at building rapport with clients’, while Amy Oke is ’an empathetic, robust and persuasive advocate’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'J-P Schulz solves problems, makes great recommendations for suitable counsel or cover, and is happy to negotiate.'
  • 'College Chambers has a polished, professional and friendly clerking team. J-P Schulz is always on hand to assist, even with challenging requirements or at very short notice.'
  • 'J-P Schultz is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.'
  • 'J-P Schultz is a very approachable and friendly clerk.'
  • 'College Chambers has a good range and availability of counsel.'
  • 'College Chambers is a good set of barristers. It has a good team of skilled counsel.'
  • 'College Chambers is a well-regarded set with some excellent practitioners.'
  • 'College Chambers is a first-class chambers, and barristers provide an excellent service.' 

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Anthony Hand
College Chambers
‘Anthony is extremely knowledgeable and can very quickly assimilate lots of often complicated information. His medical knowledge and meticulous attention to detail are invaluable. His advocacy skills are excellent, and his advice is always balanced and considered.’
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Amy Oke
College Chambers
‘Amy is incredibly fastidious in her preparation and is a formidable advocate. She is adept at identifying the real issues in the case.’
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Fiona McCreath
College Chambers
‘Fiona is an excellent barrister and has a superior level of expertise.’
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Kingsleigh Viollet
College Chambers
‘Kingsleigh is very calm and caring with his clients, taking the time to listen to their concerns, and can pick up key information swiftly.’
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Jessica Price
College Chambers
 'Jessica is a class act and her qualities exceed her call. Her preparation and written advocacy is excellent, and she really inspires confidence to both her instructing solicitors and the lay client.'

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