Chambers of Robin Belben
19 CARLTON CRESCENT, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 2ET, ENGLANDWhat we say about the set's legal practice in Regional Bar
Western Circuit
Within Employment,
College Chambers’ Gary Self is a top employment practitioner at the Southampton Bar.
Within Family,
At College Chambers, Anthony Hand has a busy childcare practice and Simon Lillington has a strong ancillary relief practice.
Within Overview, College Chambers (Chambers of Robin Belben) is a third tier firm,
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