Family/Matrimonial

Christopher Felstead is a standout junior who specialises in family finance with a significant focus on complex ancillary relief. He is well versed in dealing with high-value settlements, tax considerations, family businesses and farming cases.

"Chris thoroughly understands the client's case and is good at explaining the most complicated of calculations to a client."

"Christopher is an exceptional advocate and has the ability to bring innovative solutions to the table and to make clients feel that they are in the safest of hands."

"Christopher is an exceptional advocate with a wealth of experience in dealing with high net worth financial remedy cases. He can deal with the most complicated of case with ease."

David Gareth Evans is an experienced barrister undertaking a broad spectrum of family law cases, including private and public law children matters. He regularly deals with the most serious of allegations, including sexual abuse.

"David Gareth Evans is a capable and experienced advocate who you can place absolute confidence in representing a client's best interests and providing advice in a confident yet empathetic manner."

"Mr Evans is always thoroughly well-prepared, shows great attention to detail and is meticulous in the presentation of his documentation."

"David Gareth Evans has an easy command of any case, is exceptionally clear in his advice and has the ability to put any client at ease."

"Gareth is an excellent advocate with a vast amount of experience in dealing both with financial remedy cases and complex Children Act proceedings."

James Lewis acts for clients in a wide range of children law matters and is noted for his Children Act work. He deals with cases concerning allegations of abuse and injury, which often involve the examination of complex medical evidence.

"We regularly instruct James on children matters, as he seems able to get to the heart of the matter and take a pragmatic view for clients caught up in emotional turmoil."

"James Lewis has an excellent manner when dealing with lay clients, professional clients and other professionals."

"James has great client care skills, as well as depth and breadth of knowledge in children and financial matters."

"He is highly knowledgeable, always well prepared with supporting case law. He prepares detailed case summaries and provides detailed feedback following every case."

Natalie Sandercock is an experienced junior who is particularly well known for taking on high net worth financial remedy cases. She is skilled at dealing with tax, trusts and business issues. Her caseload demonstrates additional expertise in proceedings involving international aspects.

"Natalie goes above and beyond for clients and is supportive of the instructing solicitor from start to finish."

"She is knowledgeable and you can trust her to do a really good job when instructed."

"Her attention to detail and ability to negotiate advantageous and cost-effective outcomes for clients is exceptional."

Kate Hughes KC is an experienced advocate with a strong childcare practice. She frequently represents local authorities, but also has experience acting for guardians, parents and prospective adopters in complex care cases. She handles serious charges such as head injuries, neglect and sexual abuse, as well as advising on adoption issues.

"Kate is well prepared and knowledgeable ‒ but also approachable ‒ and her work is of a consistently high standard."

Lisa Thomas is an impressive junior with a broad family law practice. She is frequently instructed in financial remedy proceedings, including those involving property in the UK and abroad. Her practice also covers children matters.

"Lisa is down-to-earth but practical in her advice and approach."

"Lisa is incredibly hard-working and always goes the extra mile."

Lisa's advocacy is tenacious, and clients always feel that she is "fighting their corner."

Owen Thomas KC is a highly respected advocate whose broad knowledge covers the full family law spectrum. His roster includes complex public law children work, where he regularly represents local authorities in serious sexual abuse or injury cases.

"Owen Thomas is brilliant."

Rhian Kirby is a strong junior with a wide-ranging care practice. She acts for local authorities and parents in challenging matters such as those involving sexual abuse and non-accidental injury.

"Rhian is very capable and incredibly good on her feet. She has the law at her fingertips and is very respected by the judiciary."