29 Bedford Row Chambers

Mark Ablett has a specialist practice in family law, appearing at all levels of the Family Court and High Court having completed pupillage in October 2017. His background as the senior paralegal at a leading family law solicitors firm lends an experience of working on big money divorce cases. He is frequently instructed on family finance cases with a complex element, often involving asset-protection structures, as well as private law children cases. He handles Family Law Act injunctions and has a growing practice in TOLATA claims. He sits on the Resolution financial remedy, pension and tax committee. In all practice areas, Mark is sensitive to the benefits of settlement where achievable but does not hesitate in taking a robust approach where necessary. Profiling his expertise, Mark regularly provides talks and case updates to leading law firms as well as writing articles for key publications (both online and in print), and has been published in the Guardian. Mark’s first book was published in June 2024 along with a chapter in the Resolution Spousal Maintenance Handbook. Mark was also proud to achieve recognition when awarded the IBA Family Law Committee scholarship in 2017, enabling him to attend and speak at the IBA annual conference in Sydney (2017). He is a founding donor and assisting barrister for the legal charity Not Beyond Redemption, assisting mothers in prison or recently released from prison with re-establishing and regenerating the fundamental relationship between mother and child. Mark accepts instructions to act as a evaluator in Private FDR’s. Mark’s practice encompasses all aspects of the financial consequences of relationship breakdown, having been instructed both in applications under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and Schedule 1 Children Act 1989. Alongside his practice as a barrister, Mark also offers services as a private FDR evaluator.

Nicholas Allen KC

Matrimonial finance, civil partnerships, co-habitation. Reported cases - MT v OT (No 2) [2018] EWHC 2003 (Fam); MT v OT (Schedule 1 Order) [2019] 1 FLR 93; Sharland v Sharland [2015] 2 FLR 1367; M v W (Application after New Zealand Financial Agreement) [2015] 1 FLR 465; Sharland v Sharland [2014] 2 FLR 89; SK v TK [2013] EWHC 834 (Fam); S v S (Non-Disclosure) [2013] 2 FLR 1598; Marinos v Marinos [2007] 2 FLR 108.

Sassa-Ann Amaouche KC

Sassa’s practice focus is on all aspects of financial remedy proceedings, to include pre-nuptial settlements, Part III and variation applications, and, Schedule 1. She has a particular expertise in cases involving non-disclosure, complex company structures and assets located in multiple jurisdictions. She has appeared in both the Court of Appeal, most recently in Ravendark Holdings Ltd v Rotenberg & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 1661 and Des Pallieres v Des Pallieres [2021] EWCA Civ 955, and in the Supreme Court in Mills v Mills [2018] UKSC 38. Her approach has been described as “robust” and “a fearless advocate” but always underpinned by the willingness to give unwelcome advice to her own clients. Sassa has most recently appeared in two important reported judgments, TK v LK [2024] EWFC 71 acting for the applicant father in schedule 1, and DH v RH [2024] EWFC 79, a financial remedy application.

Roshi Amiraftabi

Almost exclusively in the field of children law undertaking factually complex private law disputes typically involving cases where there is significant dispute as to the arrangements for the child/children often with cross-allegations of domestic violence and parental alienation and cases with an international element, in which questions of jurisdiction or enforcement of foreign orders arise, cases of child abduction (Hague and non-Hague), as well as international and internal relocation cases. Extensive experience in public law matters involving legally or factually complex issues, as well as those in which there are international issues, or where jurisdiction is challenged. Also instructed in applications concerning vulnerable adults, and those with mental incapacity in the Court of Protection, and in applications for forced marriage protection orders. Cases of note include: AY v AS & Another [2019] EWHC 3043; Re W (Children)(Abduction: Implementation of Return Order) [2019] EWHC 357 & Re W [2018] EWCA Civ 664; Re W (A Child) [2017] EWCA Civ 2152; SA v AA EWHC [2016] (Fam); Re F Children) [2016] EWCA Civ 546; BP v DP (Children: Habitual Residence) [2016] EWHC 633; WA (A Child)(Abduction) [2015] EWHC 3410; Re B (A Child) (Relocation: Sweden) [2015] EWCA Civ 286.

All aspects of family law including public and private law children proceedings and matrimonial finance. Often represents clients in respect of both the private law children and financial aspects of their case. Selected reported cases include: B-T (A Child: Threshold Conditions) [2020] EWCA Civ. 697 [2020] 1 WLR 4469; Re V (A Child) [2013] EWCA Civ. 1649; MA v RS (Contact: Parenting Roles) [2012] 1 FLR 1056; Re M (Contact: Long-Term Best Interests) [2006] 1 FLR 627; A v A (Shared Residence) [2004] 1 FLR 1195; Re W (Minors) (Care Order: Adequacy of Care Plan) [2002] 1 FLR 815.

Matrimonial finance, particularly interested in farming cases. Cases include: Haskell v Haskell [2019] 3434 (Fam); Welch v Welch [2015] EWHC 2622 (Fam); JL v SL No2 [2015] EWHC 360 (Fam); JL v SL No3 [2015] EWHC 555 (Fam); Hopkins v Hopkins [2015] EWHC 812 (Fam); JL v SL No 1 [2014] EWHC 3658 (Fam).

Nicholas Bennett

Nick specialises in advising on complex divorce disputes, particularly involving companies, trusts and issues of foreign law; and on drafting the pre- and post-nuptial agreements which can avoid those disputes. The nature of Nick’s drafting practice means that the identity of the bulk of his clients is strictly confidential; but he acts for a wide range of business leaders, celebrities, aristocratic and landed families and other wealthy individuals. He is also instructed on behalf of businesses and trustees wanting to put in place common guidelines for nuptial agreements for their staff or beneficiaries. Whether drafting or litigating, he is one of the few English practitioners completely comfortable with work involving input from multiple jurisdictions. This means that he is frequently asked to lead a team of lawyers in different countries and navigate the complex issues which result.

Family, matrimonial property and finance, private law children and cohabitation disputes. Tenacious, quick-witted and charming, Georgina is a feisty matrimonial finance practitioner who also is a very strong Children (Private Law) advocate.

Samara Brackley

Samara has a busy practice in all areas of private family law. Samara’s practice focusses on financial remedies and cohabitation disputes (TLATA and Schedule 1) as well as private children law work. Samara is frequently instructed by the same client for both their finance and children disputes and understands the importance of continuity of counsel. Samara is mindful that settlement will often be in a client’s best interests and she provides robust advice where required. She welcomes a collaborative approach with her instructing solicitors and clients and is happy to advise at any stage of litigation. Samara is also available to sit as a pFDR tribunal. Samara is recognised for her expertise in the Spear’s 500 Family Law Barristers Index 2025, the Legal 500 2026 and in Chambers & Partners 2026. Samara is an active member of Resolution. She is a member of the Hampshire YRes committee and the Resolution Cohabitation Committee. Financial Remedies: Samara assists clients in all financial remedies disciplines and has a busy matrimonial finance practice. Samara’s cases increasingly involve factual disputes, which have recently included third party interests in matrimonial property, inherited wealth and conduct. Samara has increasing experience of dealing with agreements (PNAs, separation agreements or Xydhias arguments) and the litigation strategy required to deal with challenging or upholding agreements. Samara’s cases often involve an international element. She accepts instructions on Part III matters and is happy to advise on jurisdictional issues. Samara is an advocate for NCDR at all stages of proceedings. She also acts as a pFDR tribunal. Private Children: Samara represents clients at all stages of private children law disputes. She frequently acts in cases with welfare-only considerations as well as cases with allegations of domestic abuse. Samara’s experience of allegations also includes allegations of alienating behaviours. She has acted in many cases with Guardian appointments and has successfully challenged expert opinions in such cases (including ISWs and psychologists). Samara’s cases increasingly involve health and educational (including SEN) issues, either relating to the child or the parents. She is sensitive to the complexities that cases involving additional needs can bring. Samara is an advocate for NCDR at all stages of proceedings. Cohabitation: Samara has an increasing practice in cohabitee disputes. She accepts instructions in domestic TLATA claims, Schedule 1 applications, and where the two applications are made simultaneously. Samara has experience of advising at an early stage, including pre-issue NCDR.

Judith has a significant practice in matrimonial finance and the financial consequences on the breakdown of civil partnership and cohabitation. She has specialist experience in cases involving farms, trusts, businesses and significant wealth. Judith is often instructed in cases that have parallel private law children proceedings which may have implications on the outcome of financial proceedings. She has substantial experience in children act proceedings both public and private, and a particular interest in relocation cases. She endeavours to approach all cases in a pragmatic way, with an eye to swift and economic resolution where possible. Nevertheless, she is ready to challenge an inappropriate opposition case with robust and firm resolve at trial where necessary.

Christopher Butterfield

Barrister who practises across the full range of family law work with a particular emphasis or both public and private children work, including complex fact-finding hearings involving disputed medical evidence and international children issues. He is also regularly instructed in financial remedy proceedings, including those involving international issues, trusts and company assets. Notable cases: Re Z (a child) (2nd judgment) [2021] EWHC 559 (Fam); Re Z (a child: DOLS: lack of secure placement) [2020] EWHC 1928 (Fam); Birmingham Children’s Trust v K [2020] EWHC 861 (Fam); Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: The Internet.

Lynsey Cade Davies

All aspects of family law including financial provision on the breakdown of marriage or civil partnership, reciprocal enforcement of foreign financial orders, issues relating to jurisdiction, foreign offshore trusts and disputes concerning trusts of land, private law children matters, inheritance act. Reported cases include: Davison v Davison [2015] EWHC Civ 587; Shield v Shield [2014] EWHC 23; Shield v Shield [2013] EWHC 3525; Divall v Divall [2014] EWHC 95; Price v Price [2014] EWCA Civ 655; B v B [2010] All ER (D) 61 (May); D v D and Others & I Trust [2009] EWHC 3062 (Fam).

Simon specialises in complex high value financial work, including matrimonial finance, inheritance claims, probate and Court of Protection work as well as civil disputes between family members, trusts claims and civil enforcement. He provides advocacy and advisory services in England and Wales, Gibraltar, Jersey, the Cayman Islands and further afield. Simon has represented clients in the lower courts and in the Courts of Appeal of England, Jersey and the Cayman Islands, the Supreme Court and the Privy Council. He has reported cases in every Division of the High Court of England and Wales. Recent work includes acting on behalf of the litigation lender in Simon v Simon (Integro Funding Ltd (Level) intervening) [2022] EWFC 29, , representing Ms Rakshina in Xanthopoulos v Rakshina [2022] EWFC 30 and representing the successful appellant in Villiers v Villiers [2022] EWCA 772.

Alexis Campbell KC

Alexis is joint Head of Chambers and a specialist in HNW matrimonial finance (children and spouses). She is particularly well-regarded for pragmatic negotiation and where that fails, unflinching litigation. Notable cases include Re C (A Child) (Financial Provision) [2024] EWFC 115; DH v RH (No.4) (Costs) [2024] EWFC 114; DH v RH [2024] EWFC 79; DH v RH [2023] EWFC 210; Horohoe v Horohoe [2020] EWFC 102; Re Z (Schedule 1) X v Y [2020] EWFC 80; Villiers v Villiers [2020] UK.SC 30; Re V [2016] EWHC 668; JL v SL (No 1, 2 &3) [2014/2015] EWHC 3658; AS v JS &Others [2013] EWHC 1699 (Fam); Sharma v Sharma [2012] EWHC 2529 (Fam); Laing v Laing [2007] 2 FLR 199; Martin-Dye v Martin-Dye [2006] 2 FLR901.

Philip Cayford KC

Family practice, strong bias towards financial remedies. Acted for successful wife in Supreme Court in Wyatt v Vince [2015] UKSC (Strike out, abuse of process, legal costs funding, costs orders) and successful husband in Mils v Mils [2018] UKSC 38. Court of Appeal decisions include Villiers [2022] EWCA 722, Hague Convention and jurisdiction issues, internal relocation (Re R [2016] EWCA 1016), recusal and judicial humour (El Faragy [2007] EWCA 1147), Schedule 1 (Morgan v Hil [2006] EWCA 1602). High Court decisions on jurisdiction (Villiers [2021] EWFC 38), habitual residence (AJ v DM [2019] EWHC 702), Sch 1 applications (F v G [2005] 1 FLR 261) reinstating lump sum claim(Re G [2004] 1 FLR 997), big money footballers (Q v Q [2005] 2 FLR 640), excessive costs (RH v RH [2008] 2 FLR 2142), offshore trusts (B v B [2010] l AER D61 and the Hagen litigation July 2017). Other reported decisions on foreign pensions; enforcement abroad and in UK (Goyal No 3 [2017] EWFC1), injunctions, children cases, professional negligence, inquests etc.

Patrick Chamberlayne KC

Barrister specialising in Financial Remedy, Private Law Children Applications, Inheritance Act Claims & Cohabitation. He also specialises in high net worth divorce (including Part III claims after foreign divorce), civil partnership and Schedule 1 claims and jurisdiction disputes. Particular interest in cases involving non-disclosure, trusts and businesses and cases with an international element. Cases include: SA v PA (Pre-marital agreement: Compensation) [2014] EWHC 392; H v H [2014] EWHC 760 (Fam); W v C (Financial Remedies: Appeal: Non-Disclosure) [2013] 2 FLR 115; Sekhri v Ray [2013] All ER (D) 350 (Jul); Lawrence v Gallagher [2012] EWCA (Civ 394); H v S [2011] EWHC B23 (Fam); Riding v Riding [2011] EWHC 3093 (Fam); Re G (Maintenance Pending Suit) [2007] 1 FLR 1674, CA; P v P (Inherited property) [2005] 1 FLR 576, FD.

Principal area of practice is Financial Remedy Applications including Financial Provision for Children, Pre and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes and Inheritance Act Claims. Also has experience of private law children and domestic violence work. Notable cases include: LM v DM [2021] EWFC 28; Yates v Yates [2013] 2 FLR 1070; V v V (divorce; jurisdiction)[2011] 2 FLR 778; Currey v Currey [2005] 1 FLR 952 & Matharu v Matharu [1994] 2 FLR 597.

Barrister practising in a broad range of private family work and whilst the bulk of it is related to the financial implications of relationship breakdown, he also retains a strong children practice with a particular interest in international relocation cases.

James practices in all areas of family law, with a particular specialism in financial remedy proceedings. He is frequently instructed in cases which feature complicated legal and factual issues, recently including void marriages, complex remuneration packages (such as RSUs and LTIPs), and nuptial settlements. He is recognised by solicitors for his careful navigation of technical issues and composed client care skills.

Victoria Domenge

Family Law with particular expertise in matrimonial finance and private law children cases. Reported cases include: N v F [2011] EWHC 586 Fam); M v M (Divorce: Domicile) [2011] 1 FLR 919; Re H (Contact Order) [2010] 2 FLR 866; M v M [2009] EWHC 1941 (Fam); Paulin v Paulin [2009] 2 FLR 354; RH v RH (Ancillary Relief: Costs) [2008] 2 FLR 2142; W (A Child) [2008] EWCA Civ 1181; El Faragy v El Faragy & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 1149.

Peter Duckworth

Peter specialises in ‘heavy duty’ financial claims, particularly those involving businesses, landed estates, issues of non-disclosure etc. Notable cases: Shield v Shield [2014] EWHC 23 (Fam); Shield v Shield [2013] EWHC 3525 (Fam).

Eno' s practice covers the following: Family Finance: Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance, Financial Provision for Children, Pre and post-nuptial agreements, Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation, Inheritance Act. Children Law: Children (private law). Children (public law), Jurisdiction, Abduction & Relocation, LGBT Parenting. Family Law (general): Divorce – proceedings and jurisdiction, Domestic Violence, EU Regulations, Professional Negligence.

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John Farrar Chapman

John Chapman is a highly regarded barrister specialising in Family Law. He is consistently ranked as a leader in his field by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. John’s main area of expertise is Family Finance. He has practised in this area of law for more than two decades. He regularly deals with complex cases, including those involving high net worth and high-profile individuals. John’s cases routinely include the consideration of businesses, family trusts, and assets outside of the jurisdiction. Whether the matter involves significant wealth and complexity or is more straightforward, he is the first choice for many top solicitors. He receives instructions in cohabitee disputes under TLATA 1996 and those involving financial provision for children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989. John maintains a Private Law Children practice, often acting for a party that he has helped with their financial remedy proceedings. Central to John’s approach is his understanding of the need to work as part of a team with his instructing solicitors. In doing so, he achieves consistently excellent results for his clients.

Practice encompasses all of the financial aspects of relationship breakdown, including divorce, the dissolution of civil partnerships, financial and property issues arising on the separation of unmarried couples and financial provision for children, together with cross border jurisdictional issues.

Specialising in matrimonial finance and related claims on the breakdown of marriage or civil partnership, claims under Schedule 1 of the Children Act and cohabitee disputes under TLATA. Drafting of pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

Instructed across all areas of family law. He advises and represents clients in matrimonial finance, disputes between unmarried cohabitants and in private law children matters. Cases include: V v W [2020] EWFC 84.

Matrimonial Finance, Financial Provision for Children, Pre and post-nuptial agreements, civil partnerships, cohabitation, private children law, jurisdiction, abduction and relocation, divorce proceedings and jurisdiction. Cases include: CG v DL No 2 [2023] EWFC 238; CG v DL [2023] EWFC 82; Wyatt v Vince [2015] UKSC 14 and Vince v Wyatt [2013] EWCA Civ 495.

Victoria Francis

Practises in all areas of family law, with a particular emphasis on financial matters and private law children proceedings. Victoria also has experience in drafting preconception agreements.

An experienced specialist in matrimonial finance and related matters. Anthony’s practice encompasses the full range of ancillary financial relief, including financial relief on divorce, financial provision after a foreign divorce and financial provision for the children under Schedule 1 , and Trusts of Land disputes. Peter has appeared at all levels including the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court and deals with complex cases or cases of high value. He often appears against, and is led by, Queen's Counsel. Cases include: M v F [2018] All ER (D) 150 (Jun) - Appeal hearing Mostyn J (08.05.18); Ladwa v Chapman 2018 Chancery Division); Hamilton v Hamilton [2013] EWCA Civ 13; F (Children) (2010) [2010] EWCA Civ 554; MB v KB [2007] 2 FLR 586; Green v Green [2006] EWCH 2010 (Fam); Hamilton v Hamilton (First Instance) Family Division Parker J.

Dafydd Griffiths

A child care practitioner with expertise in all areas of both public law (including NAHI, FFI and sexual abuse) and private law, including external/internal relocation, FLA 1996 work, implacable hostility, parental alienation, expert psychiatric/psychological opinion, substance misuse (drug and alcohol), mental health issues. Dafydd has appeared at all levels of Court (save the Supreme Court). LGBT+ parenting work. Cases: Re J (a child)[2012] EWHCC 3353 (fam), O – M (children)[2009] EWCA Civ 1405, A Local Authority v J [2008] EWHC 1484 (fam), Re B (2007) Lawtel AC0115985, Greenwich LC Council v S (2007) 2 FLR 154, FD

Matrimonial finance, Schedule 1 Children Act 1989, cohabitation disputes under Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 and pre and post nuptial agreements. Cases involving high net worth individuals, complex financial and trust structs and business assets. Laura sits as a private FDR judge and neutral evaluator in all of these areas and is qualified as an arbitrator under the IFLA financial scheme. She is a mediator and collaborative counsel. Reported cases include: G v T [2020] EWHC 1613; MA v SK [2015] EWHC 887 (Fam); SK v TK [2013] EWHC 834 (Fam); M v M and Others [2014] 1 FLR 439.

Yasmin Hughes Pugh

Instructed on cases across all areas of family law, with a particular focus on financial remedy proceedings and private children law matters.

Dan now accepts instructions on all private family law matters as well public law children proceedings.

Shannon accepts instructions on cases across all areas of family law.

Max’s practice primarily focusses on matrimonial finance and Schedule 1 cases, often involving substantial assets with complex company, tax and trust issues spread over various jurisdictions. He has a particular interest in the validity and recognition of marriages and divorces, and the interaction between civil and religious marriages. His reported cases include Tousi v Gaydukova [2024] 2 FLR 587, V v W (Jurisdiction: Dissolution of Pacte Civil de Solidarite) [2024] EWFC 111, Clarke v Clarke [2023] 2 FLR 1, Akhter v Khan and the Attorney-General [2019] 1 FLR 575, Alireza v Radwan [2018] 2 FLR 1333, K v K (nullity: bigamous marriage) [2017] 2 FLR 1055, Montalto v Popat and others [2016] EWHC 810 (Ch), P v P (variation of post-nuptial settlement) [2016] 1 FLR 537 and Mann v Mann [2014] 2 FLR 928.

Instructed in all areas of family law work; he represents clients in both financial and children cases, those with a jurisdictional element and in public law cases. Notable cases include: Solovyev v Solovyeva [2014] EWFC 1546

Tara Lyons is a highly regarded barrister specialising in financial remedies, cohabitation and contentious probate and inheritance disputes. She represents a range of litigants and is instructed to appear in courts and tribunals at all levels up to and including the Court of Appeal. Tara is consistently ranked as a leading individual in the Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 directories. The latest editions describe her as “very quick on her feet and straight to the point [with] a very sharp mind and great attention to detail”, “a persuasive advocate with an intelligent and strategic approach to cases”, “a formidable and skilled advocate beyond her year of call with a talent for fostering a good working relationship with instructing solicitors. She is professional, dedicated and focused”, “strategically brilliant” and “great on her feet and completely unflappable. Tara is a fully accredited Civil mediator with a specialism in resolving financial remedies, Trusts of land and Inheritance Act disputes and accepts instructions to act as a judge in private FDRs (whether remotely or in person). Family Finance and Cohabitation Tara has significant experience for her call in matrimonial finance, Trusts of Land disputes and cases concerning financial provision for children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, both at first instance and on appeal. She is regularly instructed to deal with complex cases involving business interests, inherited wealth, pensions, third party intervenors and nuptial agreements and trusts. In addition Tara has a developed a significant practice in cases involving an international element including those concerning foreign assets or cross- jurisdictional issues (particularly the UAE). Tara also acts in related matters such as variation of orders, applications to set aside orders, freezing injunctions and enforcement. In addition to appearing in cases concerning the validity of nuptial agreements, Tara drafts such agreements and advises on the same. Inheritance, Wills & Probate and Court of Protection Tara regularly receives instructions in claims concerning the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, contentious probate matters, disputes about validity of wills and administration issues. She represents a range of litigants including children at mediation and at court in both the County and High Court. Tara appears in the Court of Protection in cases concerning its property and affairs jurisdiction and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Family finance, particularly involving financial complexity arising from substantial assets; complex pension issues, family trusts, private companies and pre/post-nuptial agreements. Sally is predominantly London based undertaking both matrimonial disputes and Schedule 1 claims.

Brent Molyneux KC

Matrimonal finance. Notable cases include: ABX v SBX [2018] EWFC 81 (Fam); Rothschild v Charmaine De Souza [2018] EWHC 1855 (Fam); B v B [2017] EWHC (Fam); Rapp v Sarre[2016] EWCA Civ 93; BD v FD (No 2) [2016] EWHC 594 (Fam); MAP v MFP [2015] EWHC 627 (Fam).

Accepts instructions on all private family law matters, with an emphasis on financial remedy and private children law proceedings.

Lucy specialises in all financial aspects of relationship breakdown. Reported cases include Re H [2001] 1 FCR 49; Re C-G [2013] EWCA Civ 301; Thakkar v Thakkar [2016] EWHC 2488; Thakkar v Thakkar [2017] EWFC 13; Azarmi-Movafagh v Bassiri-Dezfouli [2021] EWCA Civ 1184.

Practice covers all areas of family law, with a particular focus on matrimonial finance and private law children matters.

Instructed across the full spectrum of family law work. He regularly advises and represents clients in both matrimonial finance and public and private law children matters. He has a particular interest in cases with an international element and has recently acted as junior counsel in Chai v Peng [2014] EWHC 3519 (Fam). Other Notable Cases include: Migliaccio v Migliaccio [2016] EWHC 1055 (Fam) [2016] EWHC 1055 (Fam).

Indira Ramsahoye

International law relating to children in particular child abduction, jurisdictional disputes, both external and internal relocation cases and all other areas of family work with respect to children. Particular interests - experience in work concerning the Sub-Continent and Middle East, and the representation of children in abduction proceedings. Indira also has extensive experience in Hague and non-Hague abduction cases, and relocation cases involving other jurisdictions all over the world. Reported cases include: Re T (Contact) [2013] 1All ER 87; MK v CK (Relocation) (2012) C/A; R and another v A [2011] All ER (D) 136 (May), FD; P v G (Family Law Act 1986: Jurisdiction); [2010] 2 FLR 1888, FD; Re S (Foreign Contact Order) [2010] 1 FLR 982, FD; RS v KS (Abduction: Wrongful Retention [2009] 2 FLR 1231, FD; Re W (Leave to Remove)[2008] EWCA Civ 1181; Re L (Abduction: Future Consent) [2008] 1 FLR 914, FD; Re C (Costs: Enforcement of Foreign Contact Order [2008] 1 FLR 619, FD; JPC v SLW and SMW [2007] 2 FLR 900, FD; Re S (Financial Provision)[2005] 2 FLR 94, CA.

Timothy Scott KC

Leading specialist in international family law including jurisdiction and forum disputes, Part III MFPA, recognition of foreign marriages and divorces and offshore trusts. Instructed regularly by leading family law firms. Recent cases include: Villiers v Villiers [2020] UKSC 30 (UK Supreme Court, Application of the EU Maintenance Regulation in intra-UK cases); Lachaux v Lachaux [2019] 2 FLR 712 (CA, Recognition of Dubai divorce); Kelly v Pires [2019] 1 FLR 62 (CA, Domicile); MS v PS [2017] 1 FLR 1163 (CJEU, EU Maintenance Regulation); Re Baronetcy of Pringle of Stichill [2016] UKPC 16 (Privy Council, Contested baronetcy, DNA evidence); Tan Sri Dr Khoo Peng v Pauline Siew Phin Chai [2015] EWCA Civ 1312 (Forum conveniens, res judicata); Ramadani v Ramadani [2015] EWCA 1138 (EU Maintenance Regulation); Agbaje v Akkinoye-Agbaje [2010] 1 FLR 1813 (Supreme Court, Part III MFPA).

Jonathan Southgate KC

Financial Remedy specialist. Notable cases: Paul Mark Simon v Lauren Belinda Simon & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 1048; CG v DL [2023] EWFC 82 (Fam); Gallagher v Gallagher (No.2)(Financial Remedies) [2022] EWFC 53; Gallagher v Gallagher (No.1) (Reporting Restrictions) [2022] EWFC 52; XZ v YZ [2022] EWFC 49; Simon v Simon & Level (no 3) [2022] EWFC 35; Simon v Simon & Level (Joinder) [2022] EWFC 29; MG v GM (MPS LSPO) [2022] EWFC 8; LS v PS [2021] EWFC 108; Christoforou -v- Christoforou [2020] EWHC 43 (Fam); WG v HG [2018] EWFC 84; Sharp v Sharp [2017] EWCA Civ 408; AB v FC [2016] EWHC 3285 (Fam); Christoforou v Christoforou [2016] EWHC 2988 (Fam); T v F [2016] EWFC 26; AE v BE [2014] EWHC 4868 (Fam); JS and RS [2015] EWHC 2921 (Fam); S v S [2014] EWHC 4732; Ahmed and Mehmet v Mustafa [2014] EWCA Civ 277; R v R (Financial Remedies: Needs and Practicalities) [2013] 1 FLR 120; DR v GR and Others (Financial Remedy: Variation of Overseas Trust) [2013] EWHC 1196 (Fam).

Family law: Public Law, all areas including appeals CoA and Supreme Court. Representation of vulnerable adults. Private Law and Adoption.

Alexa Storey-rea

Practises in the field of children law, the majority of public law cases involving allegations of serious non-accidental injury, homicide or sexual abuse with a particular interest in the exploration in Court of scientific and medical issues taking place at the highest levels. Her private law children practice involves complex, often sensitive competing interests. Notable Cases: Re D (a child) [2017] EWHC 3075 (Fam); Bucks CC v Andrews and Ors [2017] EWFC B19; Re X and Y (Children Disclosure of judgment to police) [2015] 1FLR 1218; Torbay Council v A Mother and others [2014] EWHC 479 (Fam); Re IB and EB (children) [2014] EWHC 369 (Fam); Re A (Care proceedings: Learning disabled parent) [2014] 2 FLR 591.

Joseph Switalski

Practice covers the full range of family law issues with a particular emphasis on financial remedy applications and claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. Joe has been led in the Court of Appeal twice: first by Jonathan Southgate QC in the case of Sharp v Sharp [2017] EWCA Civ 408 and subsequently by Jonathan Swift in the case of Wilmot v Maughan [2017] EWCA Civ 1668. In 2024, Joe was led by Brent Molyneux KC, successfully resisting an appeal before Sir Jonathan Cohen, in The Incorporated Trustees of Great Calling Ministries Worldwide v Irabor [2024] EWHC 803 (Fam).

Specialises in matrimonial finance, cohabitation claims, financial provision for children and private children law, including relocation. Cases include Azarmi-Movafagh v Bassiri-Dezfouli [2021] EWCA Civ 1184; AA v AB (Costs) [2021] EWFC B16.

Richard Tambling

Richard handles all aspects of financial remedies including matrimonial finance and Schedule 1 cases. He has extensive experience of variation cases and particular expertise in cases involving nuptial settlements and trusts. He has developed a strong practice encompassing MAFPA 1984 Part III claims and successfully argued for the dismissal of the wife’s case in Hasan v Ul-Hasan and another [2021] EWHC 1791 (Fam). He is regularly instructed on TOLATA claims and in particular those brought by cohabitees and with concurrent Schedule 1 applications. He is often instructed in cases involving interveners. He has a private law children practice dealing mainly with complex international contact arrangements.

All areas of Family Law with a particular emphasis on matrimonial finance, cohabitees' disputes, and private law Children Act cases. Notable Cases: Giggs v Giggs [2017] EWHC 822; Y v Y (Financial Orders: Inherited Wealth) [2013] 2 FLR 924; Re G (Abduction: Withdrawal of Proceedings, Acquiescence, and Habitual Residence) [2008] 2 FLR 351.

Matrimonial finance and Schedule 1 Children Act Proceedings. Hill v Morgan (Child: Financial Provision) [2007] 1 FLR 1480; N v D (Child: Financial Provision) (2008) 1 FLR 1629; G v G (Child Maintenance: Interim Costs Provision) [2010] 2 FLR 1264; PK v BC [2012] 2 FLR 1426; Z v Z No2 [2012] 1 FLR 1100; PG v TW (No 1)(Child: Financial Provision: Legal Funding) [2014] 1FLR 508; PG v TW (no 2) (Child: Financial Provision) [2014] 1FLR 923; Y v Z [2014] 2 FLR 1313; AD v BD [2020] EWHC 857; MG v AG (Appeal out of Time) [2020] EWFC 849.

Charlotte Trace

Practice covers all areas of family law with a particular emphasis on matrimonial finance and private law Children Act matters. She has a busy practice conducting her own cases and acting as a junior to leading silks in high net worth and complex matters.

Christopher Wagstaffe KC

Family Law especially matrimonial finance, with a particular emphasis on cases featuring trust and international elements. Has been involved in litigation in Gibraltar, Hong Kong, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Cases include: Giggs v Giggs [2017] EWHC 822; Chai v Peng [2017] EWHC 792; Hamilton v Hamilton [2013] EWCA Civ 13; Masa v Holliday [2012] EWCA Civ 1268; Prest v Prest [2011] EWHC 2956 (Fam); Vaughan v Vaughan [2010] EWCA Civ 349; B v R [2010] 1 FLR 563; Hashem v Shayif & Anor [2008] EWHC 2380 (Fam); A v A & St. George Trustees Limited (No 2) [2007] EWHC 1810 (Fam); A v A & St George Trustees Limited [2007] 2 FLR 467, FD; Prazic v Prazic [2006] 2 FLR 1128, CA; Charalambous v Charalambous [2004] 2 FLR 1093.

David Walden-smith

David specialises in financial cases involving substantial assets, complex company valuations and those with trust and tax issues. He is regarded as taking an eminently sensible, reasonable but, where necessary, forceful approach to financial remedy disputes. He also acts for parents in Schedule 1 financial claims and in other private law Children Act disputes. Having honed his advocacy skills for several years at the Criminal Bar, he is particularly regarded for his ability to uncover the truth through cross-examination. David also acts as an Arbitrator through the IFLA scheme. He also frequently sits as a Private FDR judge.

Annabel Wentworth

Accepts instructions in all areas of law concerning children including private and public law.In care work, she is experienced primarily in the representation of parents and children and has also represented local authorities.Her private law children work covers all aspects, including contact and residence disputes, declarations of parentage, leave to remove from the jurisdiction and wardship.She has represented clients at all levels of tribunal from the Family Proceedings Court to the Court of Appeal.

Primarily financial remedy proceedings, with a particular emphasis on the treatment of business assets. Notable Cases: AP -v- ALP [2018] EWHC 2758 (Fam); In the matter of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (Cases A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) [2015] EWHC 2602 (Fam).