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Chambers of Frances Oldham QC

LONDON, WC1R 4JH, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 020 7421 8000
Fax:
Fax 020 7421 8080
DX:
360 LONDON CHANCERY LANE WC2
Web:
www.36bedfordrow.co.uk
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Children law (including public and private law)

Within Children law (including public and private law),

Other notable practitioners include Laura Scott at Tanfield Chambers (‘extremely articulate and thorough’); William Tyler at 36 Bedford Row (‘superb’, and an ‘exceptional advocate’); and Morgan Sirikanda at QEB (‘categorically excellent in all respects’).

Crime

Within Crime, 36 Bedford Row (Chambers of Frances Oldham QC) is a third tier firm,

36 Bedford Rowoperates with real pride and strength in depth’. David Farrell QC has extensive homicide, money laundering and terrorism offences expertise. Christopher Donnellan QC is also recommended, particularly for cases with a high degree of complexity and sensitivity, thanks to his ‘excellent brain and bedside manner’. Frances Oldham QC straddles criminal and family matters to great acclaim. Matthew Lowe is ‘an excellent advocate, understated and clear’, and Jonathan Spicercalmly and patiently deals with substantial matters clearly and with an eye for detail’. Up-and-coming junior Claire Howell is ‘analytical and thorough’.

Family law (including divorce and ancillary relief)

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