Family/Matrimonial

Charles Hyde KC is a highly respected practitioner with a great deal of experience in large-scale financial remedy proceedings, including complex cross-jurisdictional cases. He is frequently instructed in disputes involving high-value farms, shares and other assets.

"Charles Hyde is fabulous with a great reputation. He is very technical."

Daniel Leafe is an experienced family practitioner admired by sources for his strong technical and strategic ability as well as his client care. He is frequently instructed in financial disputes involving pre-matrimonial and foreign assets, as well as TOLATA cases.

"Daniel Leafe is the brightest, most committed and just extraordinary counsel."

"Dan has a great legal brain and is able to get to the root of the problem very quickly. His advocacy is spot-on."

Nicholas Sproull is highly experienced in acting for high net worth individuals in financial remedy matters. He offers considerable expertise in cases with a cross-border component. He is especially experienced in cases involving issues of non-disclosure and liquidity of assets.

"Nicholas is a brilliant advocate who is extremely careful."

"Nicholas is a very strong advocate and is able to get the most complicated issues across to the judge."

Sarah Pope is a children law junior frequently representing parents, interveners and local authorities in both public and private matters. Her expertise ranges from non-accidental injury and death of baby cases to sexual abuse fact-finding proceedings. She is often instructed in care proceedings.

"Sarah is a formidable advocate who will always put the client's case forward in the strongest terms."

"Sarah's strong advocacy is combined with empathetic client care."

"Sarah is a fantastic barrister with a wealth of knowledge and a no-nonsense approach."

Alice Darian has extensive expertise in a range of children matters. She regularly represents parents, children and local authorities.

"Alice is very quick-thinking and proactive."

"Alice is an excellent barrister who provides great advocacy."

"Alice is a very strong advocate. She is highly experienced, very well prepared and keeps the instructing solicitor and client updated swiftly."

Fiona Farquhar regularly advises on a broad range of complex children matters. She is experienced at handling cases related to non-accidental injuries, sexual abuse and fabricated illnesses.

"Fiona has a formidable brain."

"Fiona has fantastic knowledge and is great with clients."

"Fiona has a sharp legal mind and a level of empathy with the client that enables her to be a very effective advocate."

Gemma Borkowski is best known for her expertise in matrimonial finance issues, with a focus on high net worth cases. Her practice includes disputes involving trusts and third-party assets, as well as private child law matters.

"Gemma is our go-to for complex financial remedy matters. She is really on it."

"Gemma is stellar and so well prepared."

"Gemma gets outstanding results and is really tenacious."

"Gemma is a brilliant advocate with incredible legal knowledge and attention to detail. Clients feel very confident with her, as she takes time to know everything about the case."

Hayley Griffiths is an experienced children law barrister frequently instructed on both private and public proceedings. She regularly tackles cases of an international nature, often including complicating aspects such as forced marriage, non-accidental injuries and sexual abuse. She is especially well known for her work on cases involving complex care proceedings.

"Hayley is very experienced and can always be trusted to represent clients in the best way possible. She is well prepared and decisive."

"She is very measured and has been readily contactable and helpful."

Caroline Middleton undertakes the full range of family work, including cohabitation disputes and Schedule 1 matters. She is frequently sought for her expertise in private law children work.

"Caroline is sublime. She is brilliant both with the client and the judge."

"Caroline provides exceptional service. She was quickly able to establish a good rapport with the client and inspire confidence."

"Caroline is brilliant with the clients and they trust her immediately. She has a fantastic manner."

"Caroline's client care is impeccable. She gives them complete confidence."

Hannah Wiltshire is held in high esteem by instructing solicitors across the South West, particularly for her impressive grasp of family finance matters. Her work ranges from disputes regarding allegations of fraud to those where bankruptcy is a possibility.

"Hannah works really hard but is always realistic."

Joanna Lucas has expertise in both public and private child law matters. She is highly knowledgeable of such matters as deprivation of liberty and parental alienation as well as extremely sensitive cases involving allegations of sexual abuse.

"Joanna is always my go-to for private law children work."

"Joanna provides sophisticated and nuanced cross-examination."

"Joanna is a fantastic all-rounder for every type of client."

Libby Harris has significant experience in children law cases. She regularly deals with cases of abuse and adoption matters.

"With Libby,you are getting silk-level service from a junior."

"Libby is a very effective advocate. She has a great ability to explain complex legal matters to lay parties."

Richard English is recognised for his experience in financial remedy cases, with particular expertise in TOLATA cases and those that involve company valuations.

"The way Richard delivers is so unique ‒ he reads the room very well. He is our first port of call for matrimonial finance."

"Richard English is very steady and immensely reassuring to clients and solicitors and works really hard to find solutions."

Stuart Fuller maintains a strong Children Act practice, representing individuals in public and private law matters. He handles cases relating to non-accidental injuries and abuse, among many other issues.

"Stuart is always completely prepared and up to date."

"Stuart is very experienced, especially in complex issues that require forensic analysis. He is thorough, well prepared, and effective on his feet."