Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 3
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0117 325 2929About
Provided by Barcan+Kirby
The family department is one of the largest in Bristol and are recognised for the breadth of experience and expertise within the team, offering the full remit of Family and Matrimonial legal services. Every member of the dedicated matrimonial finance team is a Resolution-accredited specialist and most solicitors across the department hold at least one Law Society panel membership. The department is unique in having its own specialised team dedicated to assisting clients with all aspects of child arrangements, including Surrogacy and Parental Orders, as well as having developed its own domestic abuse team (DAT) who are able to provide support to vulnerable clients, often on an emergency basis. The family team also includes a large and extremely experienced care team, acting for parents, children and other family matters throughout the community in difficult and challenging public law proceedings.
Chambers Review
Barcan+Kirby in Bristol is noted for its adept handling of financial remedy proceedings arising from divorce. The team is additionally well-placed to advise on private law children cases. The lawyers are experienced in acting for high net worth individuals, among other clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Barcan+Kirby were always friendly and approachable and I never had a problem in getting information or being kept up-to-date on my case."
"Barcan+Kirby make good strategic decisions for the client."
"Barcan+Kirby have a high level of knowledge and the ability to problem-solve."
"Barcan+Kirby's responsiveness to calls and emails was always very swift and they were efficiently dealt with."
"Barcan+Kirby were always friendly and approachable and I never had a problem in getting information or being kept up-to-date on my case."
"Barcan+Kirby make good strategic decisions for the client."
"Barcan+Kirby have a high level of knowledge and the ability to problem-solve."
"Barcan+Kirby's responsiveness to calls and emails was always very swift and they were efficiently dealt with."
Notable Practitioners
Kirsten Hale frequently advises clients on financial remedy proceedings, divorce and child maintenance issues. She is head of the firm's divorce and separation finances team.
"Kirsten Hale is down-to-earth, helpful and diligent. I could not have asked for anyone better or more approachable."
"Kirsten made the process as straightforward as possible and I felt supported by her."
"I was very pleased with the overall service that Kirsten provided."
Tom Powles is adept at handling sensitive matters, particularly in relation to shared care orders and changes of residence.
"Tom is extremely experienced."
Gareth Hughes is an experienced associate with strength in matrimonial finance matters.
"I would highly recommend Gareth Hughes."
Ranked Lawyers at
Barcan+Kirby
South West