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Chambers of Deni Mathews
KBG Chambers
115 NORTH HILL
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
England

Western Circuit > Crime (general and fraud) Tier 3

Plymouth’s KBG Chambers is home to a team of ‘very talented juniors‘, who have been kept busy prosecuting and defending in cases involving serious sexual offences, serious violence, homicide and drugs conspiracies. Recent instructions for the group included Michael Brown successfully prosecuting a man who was convicted of running an extensive Class A drugs ring. Ali Rafati is ‘quick on his feet‘ and ‘an effective advocate with both judges and juries‘, and is sought after for his expertise in handling cases involving vulnerable clients. Nicholas Lewin has an established track record in acting in courts-martial. Francesca Whebell is ‘calm and methodical‘, and is well known for her strength in advising on cases of serious violence and sexual offences.

Leading Juniors

Ali Rafati - KBG Chambers 'Ali is a formidable trial advocate.'

Ranked: Tier 2

Michael Brown – KBG Chambers ‘A charismatic advocate who is skilled beyond his year of call. He has a superb ability to form relationships with professional and lay clients and a wonderful manner with a jury.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Hollie Gilbery - KBG Chambers

Ranked: Tier 3

Nicholas Lewin - KBG Chambers 'Nicholas is strong and confident on his feet and commands the attention of the jury. He is committed, dedicated and thorough. Clients love him.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Francesca Whebell - KBG Chambers ‘She is highly intelligent and a remarkable barrister in court. Always extremely well-prepared, with a keen eye for detail.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Katie Churcher - KBG Chambers 'Katie is fabulous with clients, fiercely organised, and she is able to get her point across effortlessly.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Testimonials

Set

‘An excellent set.’

‘Chambers has a large number of strong juniors practicing criminal law.’

‘A good set with good strength in depth.’

Clerking

‘All clerks at KBG Chambers are professional, friendly, easily contactable and approachable. They are always willing and ready to assist.’

‘Colin Palmer and Lewis Gunn-Colling are exceptional members of the clerks team as they respond to any queries straight away and provide an excellent service. In particular, they will listen to the matter in depth and then consider in detail the best barrister the case is most suited to.’

‘Colin Palmer is always incredibly efficient and helpful.’

Western Circuit > Family and children law Tier 3

KBG Chambers houses a team which fields expertise in financial remedy work and private and public children law matters. Practice head William Higginson is ‘an impressive advocate‘, and is highly regarded for his specialist knowledge of public children law matters; he regularly handles complex hearings involving allegations of physical and sexual abuse and factitious illness. Charlotte Ash acts for parents, guardians and local authorities across the range of children law work, and the ‘very capable‘ Jade Corden is experienced in cases involving complex mental health issues, allegations of domestic abuse and parental alienation. Financial remedy specialist Jonathon Bosanko is ‘always dependable‘, ‘supportive and reassuring‘ and ‘very pragmatic‘.

Rising Stars: Child Law (Public and Private)

Jade Corden - KBG Chambers 'A good communicator who can deliver unpalatable advice in a measured way. She is thorough, insightful, client focused, and an excellent advocate.'

Ranked: Tier 1

Leading Juniors: Child Law (Public and Private)

Daniel Swan - KBG Chambers 'Daniel is a formidable barrister and excellent advocate.'

Ranked: Tier 2

Charlotte Ash - KBG Chambers 'Charlotte is extremely efficient and knowledgeable. She is always well-prepared; clients feel immediately at ease. An assiduous advocate.'

Ranked: Tier 2

William Higginson - KBG Chambers 'He is a very highly respected barrister in the area of children law work. A junior with a universal charm who is a dream to instruct.'

Ranked: Tier 2

Leading Juniors: Divorce and Financial Remedy

Jonathon Bosanko - KBG Chambers 'A calm and authoritative barrister. He has great judgement and is a superb negotiator, and always prepared to go the extra mile. Immediately reassuring with clients.'

Ranked: Tier 1

Testimonials

Set

‘The set has a wide choice of very capable, experienced, approachable counsel.’

‘Always dependable.’

‘KBG has a strong family team with real depth and breadth of talent.’

Clerking

‘The family clerks are very attentive and client focused. Nothing is too much trouble.’

‘The clerks are responsive and helpful.’

‘Yvonne Simmons and Colin Palmer make a great and team and have a fantastic handle on the case load. Lizzie Crothers is always capable and a good organiser.’

Western Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax

Leading Juniors

Andrew Willetts - KBG Chambers ‘An extremely efficient, clear and concise barrister. Andrew has an astounding depth of knowledge and technical expertise in this specialist area. An excellent analyst who gives dependable advice.'

Ranked: Tier 1

Western Circuit > Personal injury

Leading Juniors

Thomas Challacombe - KBG Chambers 'Thomas has the immense skill of making clients feel comfortable yet reassured with his confident ability to advise across all fields of personal injury litigation. His advocacy is well prepared and delivered with authority.'

Ranked: Tier 1

Western Circuit > Planning and environment

Leading Juniors

Sancho Brett - KBG Chambers 'Sancho's command of planning affairs is extensive and invaluable. He has a real grasp of the challenges faced by local planning authorities, and an attention to detail that is second to none. Sancho delivers well reasoned arguments in a polished yet personal way.'

Ranked: Tier 1

Western Circuit > Property and construction

Leading Juniors

Rawdon Crozier - KBG Chambers 'He is sharp and extremely thorough, and is extremely adept at identifying key issues in litigation and focusing on a concise, practical response.'

Ranked: Tier 1

Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Crime (general and fraud) Tier 3

Leading Juniors

Ali Rafati - KBG Chambers 'Ali is a formidable trial advocate.'

Ranked: Tier 2

Hollie Gilbery - KBG Chambers

Ranked: Tier 3

Nicholas Lewin - KBG Chambers 'Nicholas is strong and confident on his feet and commands the attention of the jury. He is committed, dedicated and thorough. Clients love him.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Francesca Whebell - KBG Chambers ‘She is highly intelligent and a remarkable barrister in court. Always extremely well-prepared, with a keen eye for detail.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Katie Churcher - KBG Chambers 'Katie is fabulous with clients, fiercely organised, and she is able to get her point across effortlessly.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Testimonials

Set

‘An excellent set.’

‘Chambers has a large number of strong juniors practicing criminal law.’

‘A good set with good strength in depth.’

Clerking

‘All clerks at KBG Chambers are professional, friendly, easily contactable and approachable. They are always willing and ready to assist.’

‘Colin Palmer is always incredibly efficient and helpful.’

Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Family and children law Tier 3

Rising Stars: Child Law (Public and Private)

Jade Corden - KBG Chambers 'A good communicator who can deliver unpalatable advice in a measured way. She is thorough, insightful, client focused, and an excellent advocate.'

Ranked: Tier 1

Leading Juniors: Child Law (Public and Private)

Daniel Swan - KBG Chambers 'Daniel is a formidable barrister and excellent advocate.'

Ranked: Tier 2

Charlotte Ash - KBG Chambers 'Charlotte is extremely efficient and knowledgeable. She is always well-prepared; clients feel immediately at ease. An assiduous advocate.'

Ranked: Tier 2

William Higginson - KBG Chambers 'He is a very highly respected barrister in the area of children law work. A junior with a universal charm who is a dream to instruct.'

Ranked: Tier 2

Leading Juniors: Divorce and Financial Remedy

Ranked: Tier 1

Testimonials

Set

‘The set has a wide choice of very capable, experienced, approachable counsel.’

‘Always dependable.’

‘KBG has a strong family team with real depth and breadth of talent.’

Clerking

‘The family clerks are very attentive and client focused. Nothing is too much trouble.’

‘The clerks are responsive and helpful.’

‘Yvonne Simmons and Colin Palmer make a great and team and have a fantastic handle on the case load. Lizzie Crothers is always capable and a good organiser.’

Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax

Leading Juniors

Ranked: Tier 1

KBG Chambers has 45 members and offers a wide range of specialist advice and representation within its criminal, family and civil groups. Formed as a result of the merger between King’s Bench Chambers, Plymouth and Godolphin Chambers Truro, both well-established sets on the Western Circuit.

Chambers has branches in Plymouth, Exeter and Truro and covers all courts within Devon , Somerset and Cornwall including Plymouth, Exeter, Barnstaple,Taunton and Truro, as well as other parts of the United Kingdom.

Chambers is forward-looking, with a policy of expansion, and aims to offer a service comparable with the best that can be obtained in London or the other major urban centres, across a broad spectrum of disciplines.

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Senior Clerk	Colin Palmer	colin@kbgchambers.co.uk	0845 308 1551
Head family Clerk	Yvonne Simmons	yvonne@kbgchambers.co.uk	0845 308 1551
Head Civil Clerk	Jamie Kyte	jamie@kbgchambers.co.uk	0845 308 1551
Head Criminal Clerk	Lewis Gunn-Colling	lewis@kbgchambers.co.uk	0845 308 1551
Head of Chambers	Deni Mathews	dmathews@kbgchambers.co.uk	0845 308 1551
Head of Family Team	William Higginson	whigginson@kbgchambers.co.uk	0845 308 1551
Head of Civil Team	Rawdon Croier	rcrozier@kbgchambers.co.uk	0845 308 1551

Name	Position	Profile
Charlotte Ash	Charlotte has a range of experience in relation to both privateand public…	View Profile
Mr Michael Brown	General Crime Michael maintains a busy crown court practice and appears for…	View Profile
Thomas Challacombe	Tom is a barrister specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence matters.…	View Profile
Miss Jade Corden	Matrimonial Finance Jade has a developing practice in financial remedies/ancillary relief matters…	View Profile
Rawdon Crozier	Rawdon acts in a wide variety of property-related cases and represents clients…	View Profile
Hollie Gilbery	Hollie became a tenant in April 2017 following a pupillage under the…	View Profile
William Higginson	Head of Family Team	View Profile
Nicholas Lewin	With increasing experience with clients with complex mental health issues and intermediary…	View Profile
Ali Rafati	Ali became a tenant at King’s Bench Chambers following the completion of…	View Profile
Daniel Swan	Daniel maintains a full public law practice. Daniel regularly acts in…	View Profile
Jennifer Tear	Jennifer joined Chambers in 2016, and has been practising as a barrister…	View Profile
Francesca Whebell	Francesca joined KBG Chambers in September 2015 following successful completion of pupillage…	View Profile
Andrew Willetts	Andrew is a chancery practitioner specialising in contentious and non contentious trust…	View Profile