Chambers of Alex Verdan QC

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London Bar
Set overviews: England and Wales
The βremarkableβ 4 Paper Buildings is βsimply the best stableβ of barristers who are βcommitted and passionateβ to children law, both domestic and international. With βa wide spread of barristers who excel in the fieldβ, chambers offers βaccomplished, expert counsel at every level of call and covering all particular nichesβ. Many of the setβs βstellarβ counsel are βabsolute leaders in the fieldβ and there is also βa seemingly endless raft of very capable juniorsβ coming through. Chambersβ matrimonial finance barristers are also βexcellentβ and of the βhighest qualityβ. The set is very approachable, inviting solicitors to share knowledge and welcoming in their dealings with clients, as well as being very accommodating from βfixing conferences in the evening to being agreeable when it comes to priceβ. βFriendly, helpful, knowledgeable and reliableβ, the clerks βunderstand the importance of client relationships and go out of their way to assist solicitors provide the best possible service to clientsβ. βExcellentβ senior clerk Michael Reeves and first junior Paul Hennessey are βparticular starsβ able to βassist with any last minute instruction you may require and recommending the best counsel for that particular caseβ. Second junior Kenny Martin has been βparticularly helpful on some urgent international cases, and considered the cost position for the clientsβ. Overall, the clerkβs room is βa second-to-none team of likeable people, and you always feel supported; I trust their judgement to make suggestions for who is right for a certain caseβ. Or as another solicitor put it: βI have lost track of all the times they have gone above and beyond. As the saying goes, "if Carlsberg made clerksβ¦" itβd be 4PB without doubt.β Offices in: London
London Bar
Children law (including public and private law)
Children law (including public and private law) β Leading sets - ranked: tier 1
4 Paper Buildings
4 Paper Buildings βis the standout set of choice for all children work. It offers accomplished, expert counsel at every level of call from exceptional silks right down to new tenantsβ. The βremarkable setβ advises on all areas, such as celebrity children disputes through to child abduction. It is also leading set for appellate advocacy β in the recent seminal Supreme Court case of Re C regarding βwrongful retentionβ, all seven counsel involved were from this set.
Children law (including public and private law) β Leading silks

Alex Verdan QC - 4 Paper Buildings βHe is fantastic at calming clients and is incredibly well-prepared.β
Ranked: tier 1
Charles Hale QC - 4 Paper Buildings βA master of persuasion and charm, the archetypal iron fist in a velvet glove.β
Ranked: tier 1
Henry Setright QC - 4 Paper Buildings βJudges hang on his every word.β
Ranked: tier 1Jo Delahunty QC - 4 Paper Buildings βShe is a very robust cross-examiner.β
Ranked: tier 1
Teertha Gupta QC - 4 Paper Buildings βHas an encyclopaedic knowledge of international children law.β
Ranked: tier 1
Alison Grief QC - 4 Paper Buildings βExudes authority in court.β
Ranked: tier 2
Catherine Wood QC - 4 Paper Buildings βCommands the court room effortlessly.β
Ranked: tier 2
Marcus Scott-Manderson QC - 4 Paper Buildings βHighly rated for international children cases.β
Ranked: tier 2
Cyrus Larizadeh QC - 4 Paper Buildings βA highly organised and skilled advocate.β
Ranked: tier 3
Kate Branigan QC - 4 Paper Buildings βHer humanity and warmth shine through in her client care.β
Ranked: tier 3Children law (including public and private law) β 2018 silks

Sam King QC - 4 Paper Buildings βHas an excellent command of her papers.β
Ranked: tier 1Children Law (including public and private law) β Leading juniors

Barbara Mills - 4 Paper Buildings βGreat on detail but never loses sight of the bigger picture.β
Ranked: tier 1
Dorothea Gartland - 4 Paper Buildings βAn excellent advocate but thoroughly modest with it.β
Ranked: tier 1
Joy Brereton - 4 Paper Buildings βJudges love her β she is firm and persuasive in court.β
Ranked: tier 1
Michael Gration - 4 Paper Buildings βA match for any silk.β
Ranked: tier 1
Justine Johnston - 4 Paper Buildings βShe is a fighter who knows how to win.β
Ranked: tier 2
Judith Murray - 4 Paper Buildings βShe is confident and persuasive in court.β
Ranked: tier 2
Jacqueline Renton - 4 Paper Buildings βA tenacious and determined advocate.β
Ranked: tier 2Brian Jubb - 4 Paper Buildings βHis advocacy is understated but forceful and his written work is exemplary.β
Ranked: tier 3
Mark Jarman - 4 Paper Buildings βStrong and persuasive.β
Ranked: tier 3
Rebecca Foulkes - 4 Paper Buildings βHas a real forensic ability to analyse the evidence and work out complex points of law.β
Ranked: tier 3
Sally Bradley - 4 Paper Buildings βHas a very loyal client following, no doubt due to the incredible attention she gives to each case.β
Ranked: tier 3
Samantha Woodham - 4 Paper Buildings βShe is very persuasive with judges in her calm and measured way.β
Ranked: tier 3Chris Barnes - 4 Paper Buildings βHis paperwork is exceptional.β
Ranked: tier 4Francesca Dowse - 4 Paper Buildings βShe is a reassuring presence and clients trust her.β
Ranked: tier 4
Andrew Powell - 4 Paper Buildings βA natural and gifted advocate.β
Ranked: tier 5
Michael Edwards - 4 Paper Buildings βA walking encyclopaedia.β
Ranked: tier 5
Ruth Kirby - 4 Paper Buildings βSuperbly prepared.β
Ranked: tier 5Family law (including divorce and financial remedy)
Family law (including divorce and financial remedy) β Leading sets - ranked: tier 2
4 Paper Buildings
4 Paper Buildings has βgreat strength in depthβ and βthere is usually no difficulty in getting cover as the quality throughout chambers is highβ. Members are strong in cases involving financial orders for unmarried parents, as well as complex international divorces and arbitration.
Family law (including divorce and financial remedy) β Leading silks

Charles Hale QC - 4 Paper Buildings βThe don. An unparalleled ability to turn the ear of the court in his clientβs direction.β
Ranked: tier 2
Michael Sternberg QC - 4 Paper Buildings βHighly regarded.β
Ranked: tier 3
Christopher Hames QC - 4 Paper Buildings βHe commands real authority.β
Ranked: tier 4Family law (including divorce and financial remedy) β Leading juniors

Henry Clayton - 4 Paper Buildings βHas an unbelievable eye for detail.β
Ranked: tier 1
Judith Murray - 4 Paper Buildings βClients feel that she is on their side.β
Ranked: tier 2
Samantha Woodham - 4 Paper Buildings βShe is very persuasive with judges.β
Ranked: tier 2
James Copley - 4 Paper Buildings βEffortlessly pierces through to the heart of the issue.β
Ranked: tier 3
Nicholas Fairbank - 4 Paper Buildings βHas a fabulous eye for detail.β
Ranked: tier 3Francesca Dowse - 4 Paper Buildings βProvides clear and confident representation.β
Ranked: tier 4
Harry Gates - 4 Paper Buildings βAn eloquent advocate who is quietly successful again and again.β
Ranked: tier 4Kate Van Rol - 4 Paper Buildings βShe is thorough and tenacious.β
Ranked: tier 4
Stephen Lyon - 4 Paper Buildings βHe has the trust of judges and the opposing counsel.β
Ranked: tier 4Set overviews: England and Wales
The βremarkableβ 4 Paper Buildings is βsimply the best stableβ of barristers who are βcommitted and passionateβ to children law, both domestic and international. With βa wide spread of barristers who excel in the fieldβ, chambers offers βaccomplished, expert counsel at every level of call and covering all particular nichesβ. Many of the setβs βstellarβ counsel are βabsolute leaders in the fieldβ and there is also βa seemingly endless raft of very capable juniorsβ coming through. Chambersβ matrimonial finance barristers are also βexcellentβ and of the βhighest qualityβ. The set is very approachable, inviting solicitors to share knowledge and welcoming in their dealings with clients, as well as being very accommodating from βfixing conferences in the evening to being agreeable when it comes to priceβ. βFriendly, helpful, knowledgeable and reliableβ, the clerks βunderstand the importance of client relationships and go out of their way to assist solicitors provide the best possible service to clientsβ. βExcellentβ senior clerk Michael Reeves and first junior Paul Hennessey are βparticular starsβ able to βassist with any last minute instruction you may require and recommending the best counsel for that particular caseβ. Second junior Kenny Martin has been βparticularly helpful on some urgent international cases, and considered the cost position for the clientsβ. Overall, the clerkβs room is βa second-to-none team of likeable people, and you always feel supported; I trust their judgement to make suggestions for who is right for a certain caseβ. Or as another solicitor put it: βI have lost track of all the times they have gone above and beyond. As the saying goes, "if Carlsberg made clerksβ¦" itβd be 4PB without doubt.β Offices in: London
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