Family: divorce and financial remedy

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Jennifer Palmer
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Jennifer Palmer
1 King’s Bench Walk
‘Jenny’s financial and commercial knowledge and skills are unparalleled, no other junior gets close to her facility with financial structures and analysis and numeracy; her years as an equity analyst at a hedge fund before the Bar sets her apart. Utterly practical, never surpassed on dealing with the details of the most complex arrangements and hugely insightful, her written work is the best, and her advocacy is calm, measured, unflappable and received as authoritative by the tribunal.’
Perican Tahir
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Perican Tahir
1 King’s Bench Walk
Perican is one of the most formidable and skilled barristers in the field and she brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge to every case, carefully examining all the financial intricacies to provide precise and actionable advice. What truly sets Perican apart is her forceful and dynamic advocacy, and she has an impressive ability to take control of challenging financial proceedings, confidently presenting her client’s position with clarity and determination.'
Duncan Watson
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Duncan Watson
1GC | Family Law
 'Duncan is extraordinary with his ability to think on his feet, provide advice to the client in a manner in which they understand and most importantly, his ability to think outside of the box so that all avenues are explored before providing advice in the client's best interest. His advocacy in court is second-to-none, his reasoning is sound, his delivery clear and tailored to the judge and needs of the case, and he approaches each matter with confidence yet maintains the sensitivity that the case requires.'

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

Fiona Stewart
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Fiona Stewart
Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)
Fiona cannot be recommended highly enough for navigating complex financial remedy cases; she brings not only an impressive depth of legal expertise, but a rare combination of empathy, clarity and strategic thinking. What sets her apart is her ability to explain complex legal concepts in a way that is both understandable and empowering for the client, and every step of the process, from case preparation to her advocacy, is handled with precision and care.'