We are delighted to announce Stephen Trowell KC's appointment as a Deputy Judge of the High Court, effective from 1st October 2021.

"Thorough, quick to respond and adaptable, working all hours if necessary."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

'Stephen is a hard-working and dedicated barrister.'

Legal 500 2023

• Financial Remedies
• Jurisdiction disputes
• Schedule 1 claims
• Pre & post nuptial agreements
• Inheritance claims    

Star Individual - Chambers and Partners, 2022 “An expert in multi-jurisdictional divorce who has led landmark cases in the area. He has particular interest in cases with complex asset tracing and business structures. Dyer is …..renowned for his experience as a private FDR judge.”

Leading Silk - The Legal 500, 2022

"A tenacious, hard-working practitioner."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"A tough negotiator and a gifted communicator. Clients have complete confidence in her."

'Ann is very experienced and is very good with clients with a lovely manner.'

Legal 500 2023

Richard enjoys the unique distinction of having twice been made Chambers and Partners’ Family Law Silk of the Year. He won this in 2010 / 11 and again in 2013 / 14. He is also the only specialist matrimonial Silk, still in practice, to have been nominated for The Lawyer’s overall barrister of the year.

"A thoughtful, calm advocate who performs well in the High Court. An incredibly bright, charming barrister who gives good advice on property-related issues in family cases."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

• A market leader in top-level financial cases on divorce
• One of only 3 "star individuals" in Chambers and Partners 2018 for matrimonial finance
• Habitually instructed by magic circle firms
• Specialist in financial work for 20 years
• Regularly appears in high-profile cases

"He's a good details person and brings this cerebral, intellectual approach to his advocacy."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"A silk who combines strong forensic skills with the ability to argue any point from any angle. He has the ear of the judge."

Legal 500

"He is well prepared, easy to deal with and incredibly knowledgeable. A thoughtful advocate who's good at untangling knotty problems."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

“One of the best legal minds at the family Bar”

Nicholas focuses on the financial side of relationship dissolution. He leads high and ultra-high net-worth financial remedy cases often involving complex trust and business structures, nuptial agreements and jurisdiction disputes. He is widely recognised to be one of the leaders in his field.

Strengths: "He's hugely knowledgeable and quick on his feet." "He's thoughtful and firm on behalf of the client, but also accessible and amenable during discussions." "A persuasive, smooth advocate who fights hard in court but also takes the heat out of cases.” “Nicholas is calmness personified. He is strategically excellent, and can explain complex legal concepts to lay clients in a clear and effective way.” “Nicholas transforms the most complex problems into clear, accessible and pragmatic advice for clients. He is always immaculately prepared and is a compelling advocate with an exceptional ability to read the tribunal."

Chambers and Partners and Legal 500

"He's all over the detail of cases and has a real recognition of how those details interplay with strategies."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"He has a brilliant ability to present the most difficult arguments in an effective, eloquent and persuasive way."

Legal 500

Focuses her matrimonial practice on contested financial disputes, mostly for high net worth clients. She additionally handles complex financial remedy applications for notable individuals, and is at home undertaking complex jurisdiction disputes.

Strengths: "A force of nature who commands absolute confidence when you instruct her." "She gives sensible advice and will do her best to help her clients." "She knows where a case will go and how a judge will react, and assists clients with the next steps in a personable, friendly way."

Legal 500

‘A fabulously thorough silk. She is pragmatic when it is needed, and has a great client manner.’

‘Her written work is second to none and when on her feet she blazes a trail behind her. She is a force to be reckoned with whether in the negotiation room or the courtroom. Judges adore her clear presentation. She makes everything sound simple however difficult it may be.’

'Rebecca brings a breath of fresh air, especially to a big and complex financial remedy case. She prepares each case diligently and can certainly think outside the box. She is particularly good at providing reassurance to nervous clients.'

"She is able to strike up an instant rapport with clients, who do not doubt for a moment that she will fight their corner to the end."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

'Nichola is intelligent, hard working, and her documents are always immaculately prepared.'

Legal 500 2023

"A superstar who is a good strategic thinker and whose opinion is respected."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"A stalwart senior junior who is respected by the judiciary."

Legal 500

Nicholas has practised as a family law barrister for over 30 years. He is experienced in every type of case.

"Because he's experienced at running arbitrations, he's got more of a relaxed approach which goes down well. He does an awful lot of preparation beforehand and comes up with his own ideas and solutions, which is good when you're dealing with polarised parties."

"An extremely detailed, thorough and experienced ADR practitioner."

Christopher’s practice consists mainly of complex financial claims, involving companies, farms, offshore trusts, and conflicts of law.

“A brilliant junior who is always on top of her game. Has expert legal knowledge and a genuine interest in the client.”

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"She has an incredible grasp on complex facts, and her written work is flawless."

'Emma is bright, articulate and has a wonderful bedside manner. Her case preparation is meticulous, and she has excellent judgement. Her service delivery is first rate.'

Legal 500

"Rebecca is approachable and puts in the preparation to ensure she knows the case inside-out. She is a force to be reckoned with around the negotiation table."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

‘An outstandingly bright junior.’

Legal 500

"Eleanor Harris is calm with clients and offers clear advice. She looks at the bigger picture but will also do everything possible to achieve good outcomes."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"A strong advocate who is robust and meticulous in his approach."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"She is knowledgeable, hard-working, patient with clients and focused. Rachel puts her argument forward concisely and coherently in court, and she is always available and responsive."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"Calm and clear in his approach, and someone with a brain the size of a planet."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"She's user-friendly, thorough and bright."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"A junior who presents cases in a succinct, compelling manner and works magic with judges. She is firm but supportive with clients and gets to the key issues of a case. A fantastic advocate."

‘Jude is a fantastic advocate. She gets to the crux of the issues in a case and communicates those to the tribunal effectively with skill and intellect. She is excellent in cross-examination.’

Legal 500

Nicholas has been shortlisted as a finalist for Family Law Junior Barrister of the year.

"Compassionate, calm, concise and a man with an incisive mind."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"He is a charming and intelligent barrister, brilliant at cross-examination, and is great with both the details and the bigger picture."

'Nicholas is fantastic, a great advocate and a wise advisor. He is polished yet pragmatic, tenacious but also empathetic. He is a first class lawyer"

Legal 500 2023

"Katherine is brilliant; she's on top of every detail and a persuasive advocate. She also has a fantastic manner with clients.” "Very user-friendly from both a solicitor's and client's point of view.”

Chambers and Partners 2024

"Well prepared and tenacious, she is compassionate and understanding of everyone's circumstances in the case." "She's thoughtful, measured and analytical."

Chambers & Partners 2022

"Phillip Blatchly has fire in his belly and works hard. He is very clever and is a very fluent court performer. He has good negotiation skills too."

Chambers & Partners, 2023

"Philip is very polished and very client focussed.  He'll go the extra mile and will fight and will fight tooth and nail"

Legal 500 2023

"Has the ability to handle a huge volume of information, distil it down and get to the crux of the matter. She handles difficult opponents well and instils confidence in clients."

Chambers and Partners, 2022

"Kyra has a very sharp mind and is completely unflappable, which reassures her clients."

Legal 500

"Her written work is immaculate and her advocacy is compelling"

Chambers and Partners, 2023

'Lily is a skilled advocate. She is eloquent, articulate, forceful, robust and pragmatic. She is a go-to junior on all matrimonial finance disputes.'

Legal 500

“He is tenacious, extremely personable and has an excellent rapport with clients, who appreciate his determination to do the best for them.”

"Excellent at putting clients at ease and giving them confidence. He also comes up with creative solutions."

"Joshua Viney is a real, spirited fighter for the client's cause. He is massively conscientious, down on the detail, and will fight any fight for you."

"He offers solid advice outside of court, and is clear, pragmatic, direct and knowledgeable."

"Joshua is an absolutely brilliant junior barrister. He is a confident advocate and does not shy away from the fight."

Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2023 – Nominated for Junior Barrister of the Year

Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2023 – Nominated for Barrister of the Year

"Tom is one of the best family juniors at the moment. He is well prepared and all over the detail, and also makes very good strategic calls. He is hugely intelligent and handles clients well."

Chambers and Partners 2024

“A very safe pair of hands, who is excellent on the detail.” “He has a brilliant technical mind, but is able to convey his views to the client in an easily translatable way.” “Ben has an eye for detail and is an excellent and tenacious advocate.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

James has been described by Chambers & Partners as a "fantastic junior who has such a calming effect on clients."

‘She is an expert on jurisdiction.’
‘Roxane deals with complex matters elegantly. She knows when to apply a light touch and when to come down with a hammer, both in and out of the courtroom.’

Chambers & Partners 2024

Junior

Anastasia joined Chambers in October 2022 after completing her pupillage under the supervision of Phillip Blatchly, Jude Allen and Joshua Viney. She is building a broad practice and accepts instructions in all areas of private family law, including financial remedies, private children work, and applications under the Family Law Act 1996.

Prior to joining chambers, Anastasia worked as a paralegal at a leading specialist family law solicitors’ firm in London.

During pupillage, Anastasia assisted her supervisors and other members of Chambers on various high-value financial remedy cases, including in the High Court, undertaking bank account analyses, reviewing disclosure and assisting on the preparation of court documents.

During her studies, Anastasia volunteered for the Free Representation Unit, The Schools Consent Project and The Unity Project.

Calum completed his pupillage in October 2023 under the supervision of Tom Harvey, Jude Allen and Josh Viney.

Calum has quickly developed a broad and busy practice covering all areas of family law. During his pupillage, he worked closely on cases at all levels from the County Court, to the Court of Appeal and has been instructed in his own right in financial remedy cases with assets as high as £5m.

Despite a particular focus on financial remedy work, Calum accepts instructions in applications brought under TLATA and the Family Law Act 1996 and has extensive experience in private children disputes.

Prior to joining chambers, Calum worked as a paralegal at a specialist family law firm in London. Before that, he was a fee earner at a high street firm in Merseyside for a number of years.

In addition to his practice, Calum delivers seminars to firms across the city.

Calum continues to volunteer at the East Greenwich Legal Advice clinic and is a frequent contributor to the Financial Remedies Journal.

Christie joined Chambers in October 2023 after completing her pupillage under the supervision of Rachel Spicer, Kyra Cornwall and Ben Wooldridge. She is developing a broad practice and accepts instructions across the spectrum of private family law, including financial remedies, private children work, TLATA, and applications under the Family Law Act 1996.

During pupillage, Christie assisted on a number of high value financial remedy cases, including in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. She regularly undertook bank account analyses, reviewing disclosure and assisting on the preparation of court documents.

Christie is a regular contributor to the Financial Remedies Journal website, in which she provides summaries of recent cases of interest. She also undertakes pro bono work with Advocate, the Bar’s national pro bono charity.

During her studies, Christie worked as an advocate representing clients in disability-focused welfare applications.

Sir Mathew Thorpe has returned as an Associate Member to our Chambers, from which (in its previous form) he practised as Mathew Thorpe QC before his appointment to the Family Division in 1988.

On his retirement from the Circuit Bench, Michael Horowitz has returned as an Associate Member of the Chambers in which he practiced as a Junior from 1972 and as a QC from 1990 until his appointment as a Judge in 2004. Michael is now available through Chambers to accept instructions to conduct private Financial Dispute Resolution meetings alongside financial disputes proceedings in English family Courts as well early neutral evaluation.

Bruce was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1989 and was Head of Chambers at 1, Hare Court for 10 years between 1997 and 2007.  He has specialised in family law, in particular heavy financial remedy cases, for over 40 years, during which he has appeared in numerous leading and complex cases, many of them reported.  He also conducts private FDRs and arbitrations.

Senior Clerk

As senior clerk, Steve has overall responsibility for the strategic management, development and marketing of all members of chambers. In addition to the day to day clerking duties, he also provides clients with advice on suitable counsel with regard to seniority, suitability and fees at all levels.

First Junior Clerk

Together with his colleagues, he is responsible for the management and development of the Barristers practices. He has the day to day overall responsibility for negotiating and billing the Barristers work, assigning cases and diary management, as well as assisting with other aspects of Chambers Management.

First Junior Clerk

Dan joined Chambers in 1998 and, along with his colleagues, is responsible for the management and development of members’ practices.

Second Junior Clerk

"Ryan Titmarsh is the second junior clerk and is very impressive. The clerks in general are user friendly and nice. They are very reasonable about the fees. They were very good about [a specific case]. They were very professional and easy to deal with. Particularly, Ryan is very impressive. "

Clerk

Ben joined Chambers in August 2023 after completing his Marketing degree at Nottingham Trent University.

Receptionist