Daniel Leafe
'He manages clients' expectations very well while adopting a firm and robust approach within the court.'
Albion Chambers is a ‘go-to chambers for financial remedies in the South West’. The team of ‘fantastic matrimonial finance barristers’, led by Nicholas Sproull, has an excellent reputation for handling the gamut of financial remedy work for high-net-worth individuals. Sproull is well versed in acting for high-net-worth individuals in cases involving inherited assets, farms and landed estates, pre-nuptial agreements, and pensions issues. Head of chambers Richard English is ‘a persuasive advocate who exudes gravitas’, and regularly handles TOLATA claims, future inheritance matters and cases concerning the applicability of Sharia law. The ‘pragmatic’ Daniel Leafe continues to advise on financial remedy cases involving large private companies and domestic and overseas trusts. Caroline Middleton is ‘a stand-out barrister for complex financial cases, particularly those requiring precision and strategic thinking’.
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- 'Michael Harding and Julie Hathway always provide an excellent service.'
- 'Julie Hathway and Michael Harding are fantastic clerks. They are always willing to help, incredibly hard working and reasonable with regards to fees.'
Lawyers
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.
Nicholas Sproull
'A well-respected junior.'
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Richard English
‘Richard is an extremely smooth operator. He is unflappable and commands respect from clients and the court.’
Gemma Borkowski
'Gemma is just brilliant. She is a strong, persuasive advocate, formulates a clear strategy and gives clients realistic advice.'
Caroline Middleton
'Caroline is an incredibly experienced barrister; she has the capacity to deal with the most complex cases and difficult clients calmly and efficiently. She is unruffled in court whilst also being able to stand her ground and argue the case forcefully and with skill.'
Alexander West
'A very thorough junior, who has a great manner with clients and provides clear advice.'