Family/Matrimonial
UK Bar Guide 2025 : South Eastern (Bar)
Band 3
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42BR Barristers is a well-established set with a range of barristers able to handle complex matrimonial finance and children law matters. Members have extensive experience in finance-related issues, including those arising from the breakdown of civil partnerships, divorces with international elements, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and cases involving company assets, pensions and trusts. In addition to this, the set can offer clients members with significant expertise in public and private children law, including care proceedings, adoptions, abductions and radicalisation. An interviewee comments: "My experience of working with barristers at 42BR Barristers is that they are able to handle complex and sophisticated matters extremely well."
Steve Sheridan is the set's director of clerking.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks at 42BR Barristers are a credit to the set and really do set the tone for the level of professionalism you can expect from the members."
"Tim Dockrill, practice manager, is really helpful and gets back to you quickly. A very friendly clerk."
"42BR Barristers have the best clerks I've dealt with at any chambers."
"The clerks are approachable and always willing to go above and beyond to facilitate a request for counsel."
"The clerks at 42BR Barristers are brilliant; matters are dealt with quickly and effectively. No query is too much trouble."
"The clerks at 42BR Barristers are a credit to the set and really do set the tone for the level of professionalism you can expect from the members."
"Tim Dockrill, practice manager, is really helpful and gets back to you quickly. A very friendly clerk."
"42BR Barristers have the best clerks I've dealt with at any chambers."
"The clerks are approachable and always willing to go above and beyond to facilitate a request for counsel."
"The clerks at 42BR Barristers are brilliant; matters are dealt with quickly and effectively. No query is too much trouble."
Notable Practitioners
Jeremy Hall is a dedicated family law practitioner with a wealth of experience. He has a highly regarded practice both in public law children cases and financial remedy work. The majority of his instructions are on behalf of parents, but he also represents local authorities and children – often in serious cases of alleged abuse.
"Jeremy is my first port of call for most matters."
"Jeremy is extremely talented, always ensures that he prepares well, and will often go above and beyond for his clients."
"Jeremy Hall is excellent, very responsive, on top of his work, and knowledgeable. He is also pragmatic and willing to go the extra mile to help."
Gemma Farrington KC specialises in complex care proceedings, usually acting on behalf of parents but sometimes representing children. She is also well versed in private law cases and has significant experience in taking cases to the Court of Appeal. She acts on cases involving non-accidental injury, abuse, and death.
"Gemma is analytical and skilful. Her cross-examination is clever and thorough. She has a tactical mind and is able to leave clients feeling confident and safe."
Joanne Porter is a former solicitor with experience in private and public law matters, who is especially knowledgeable when it comes to public cases concerning adoption and care proceedings. She is praised for her understanding of international issues, particularly in relation to Eastern European families.
"Joanne is a superb advocate. She provides excellent advice, is a wonderful communicator and is the counsel of choice for my professional clients."
"Joanne is a strong advocate and is incredible with vulnerable clients."
"Joanne is always well prepared and approachable. She is thorough and an excellent advocate."
Kate Kochnari is an impressive performer specialising in family law and Court of Protection cases. She acts in a host of children law cases, including care proceedings. She often acts for children and parents and is a strong choice for vulnerable clients with mental health issues.
"Kate is an amazingly impressive advocate. She knows her case inside out, is not afraid to ask difficult questions and leaves clients feeling sure that their case has been presented optimally."
"Kate is an expert in ensuring sophistication in her work and delivering fantastic advocacy."
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