Chambers of Lesley Tapson and John Critchley
5 FIELD COURT, GRAY'S INN, LONDON, WC1R 5EF, ENGLAND
- Tel:
- Work 020 7405 6114
- Fax:
- Fax 020 7831 6112
- DX:
- 457 LONDON CHANCERY LANE
- Web:
- www.fieldcourt.co.uk
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What we say about the set's legal practice in London Bar
Administrative and public law (including local government)
Within Administrative and public law (including local government),
Also recommended are: ‘one of the best community care barristers in practice’ Hilton Harrop-Griffiths at Field Court Chambers; Kerry Bretherton and the ‘highly diplomatic’ Barbara Hewson at Hardwicke for Court of Protection matters; the ‘really impressive’ Robin Tam QC and the ‘encyclopaedic’ Nicholas Moss at Temple Garden Chambers; and the ‘very concise’ Hugo Keith QC, the ‘methodical and thorough’ Richard Horwell QC, the ‘exceptionally bright and incisive’ Patrick Gibbs QC and ‘brilliant tactician’ James Lewis QC at Three Raymond Buildings.
Children law (including public and private law)
Within Children law (including public and private law), Field Court Chambers (Chambers of Lesley Tapson and John Critchley) is a third tier firm,
At Field Court Chambers, Dennis Sharpe is ‘excellent’, and is praised for his ability to grasp the complex technical issues of a case. Ruth Cabeza is known for her expertise in care proceedings and adoption cases, and has also recently acted in high-profile international surrogacy case Re IJ (A Child). Lucy Theis QC was recently elevated to the High Court.
Family law (including divorce and ancillary relief)
Within Family law (including divorce and ancillary relief), Field Court Chambers (Chambers of Lesley Tapson and John Critchley) is a third tier firm,
Field Court Chambers covers both children and financial work, with Ruth Cabeza specialising in children and adoption cases. Lucy Theis was recently elevated to the High Court.
Media, entertainment and sport
Within Media, entertainment and sport,
Other highly respected silks include: Andrew Caldecott QC at 1 Brick Court; Guy Morpuss QC at 20 Essex Street; Ely Place Chambers’ Nicholas Stewart QC; and ‘extremely personable’ new silk Stephen Cogley QC at Quadrant Chambers. Of the juniors: Nicholas Randall at Devereux is ‘pre-eminent for sport work’; Jonathan Bellamy of Thirty Nine Essex Street is ‘a barrister you can put your faith in’; and Cloisters’ Caspar Glyn provides ‘strong technical analysis’. Also recommended are: John Critchley of Field Court Chambers; Madeleine Heal of Hardwicke; the ‘talented and tenacious’ Louis Weston at 3PB; and XXIV Old Buildings’ Ian Meakin. Simon Malynicz (formerly of Hogarth Chambers) joined Three New Square in 2011.
Other New Silks
Within Other New Silks Other New Silks
Property litigation (including agriculture and housing)
Within Property litigation (including agriculture and housing),
Also recommended are: Vivian Chapman QC at 9 Stone Buildings, who has ‘vast expertise in village green issues’; and David Halpern QC of Four New Square. Of the juniors, Ranjit Bhose’s knowledge of landlord and tenant matters is ‘up there with the very best’ at 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square; and Paul Letman of 3 Hare Court is ‘very well versed in enfranchisement legislation’. The ‘very bright’ Patrick Rolfe at 5 Stone Buildings is also recommended. Recent moves include the 'exceptional’ Jeremy Cousins QC (formerly of Selborne Chambers) joining 11 Stone Buildings. At Field Court Chambers, Miles Croally and Adrian Davis are highly regarded.
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- Administrative and public law (including local government) : Administrative and public law (including local government)
- Children law (including public and private law) : Children law (including public and private law)
- Family law (including divorce and ancillary relief) : Family law (including divorce and ancillary relief)
- Media, entertainment and sport : Media, entertainment and sport
- Property litigation (including agriculture and housing) : Property litigation (including agriculture and housing)