Leslie Samuels KC
Pump Court ChambersPump Court Chambers is a ‘very strong family set with a good spread of expertise and experience’ offering expert advice on the full spectrum of family law issues to both domestic and international clients. Edward Boydell KC, appointed silk in 2024, heads the family finance team and garners praise for his ’strong advocacy and good communication skills’. Jennifer Lee is a ‘formidable advocate’ with ’exceptional attention to detail’ and regularly handles complex, high-value financial remedy cases with international elements. ‘Fantastic cross-examiner’ Geoffrey Kelly is ’very thorough, detailed and quick on his feet’ and specialises in complicated cases involving corporate structures, trusts, and hidden assets.
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Testimonials
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- 'Tony Atkins is pivotal in the success of the set. James Collier is part of the same first-class service.'
- 'The clerk's room is well-organised. James Collier is always willing to go the extra mile and discuss specific case requirements.'
- 'Pump Court Chambers is a go-to set for family work.'
- 'Pump Court Chambers is a good set of exceptional counsel.'
- 'Pump Court Chambers is brilliant. It has very thorough barristers with a wide range of expertise.'
- 'Pump Court Chambers offers a range of excellent barristers at all levels of experience.'
- 'The quality of the barristers fielded by Pump Court Chambers is exceptional.'
Silks
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.
2024 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.
Edward Boydell KC
Pump Court Chambers ‘Edward is an exceptional family barrister in all areas. He is an excellent strategist, tough negotiator, clever and has sharp forensic skills. He is always meticulously prepared and instils total confidence in the client and instructing solicitor.’
Juniors
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.
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Geoffrey Kelly
Pump Court Chambers ‘Geoff is intelligent and has an excellent grasp of the issues in any case. He is focused on strategy and solutions to resolve matters as best as possible for clients.’
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Jennifer Lee
Pump Court Chambers ‘Jennifer is an absolute force to be reckoned with and unflappable inside and outside the courtroom. She is incisive and has excellent judgement.’
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Catherine Breslin
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John Chapman
Pump Court Chambers ‘John is particularly good with clients. He is patient and has a good bedside manner. He is always well-prepared and is a persuasive advocate in proceedings.’
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Tara Lyons
Pump Court Chambers ‘Tara is very quick on her feet and straight to the point. She has a very sharp mind and great attention to detail.’
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Paul Mertens
Pump Court Chambers 'Paul is a strong advocate. His position statements are thorough and always present the client's case in the best light.'
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Maria Henty
Pump Court Chambers ‘Maria is a formidable barrister, a real star in the making. Her advocacy is outstanding.’
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Victoria Ellis
Pump Court Chambers 'Victoria is bright and has an excellent manner with clients. Her grasp of detail is always impeccable, and she can help clients look at the bigger picture.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Rebekah Batt
Pump Court Chambers 'Rebekah is a real find. Her client care is beyond her years of call. She is pragmatic with her advice and outstanding on her feet.'