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KBG Chambers
THE SENATE, THIRD FLOOR, SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS
EXETER
EX1 1UG
England
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KBG Chambers > The Legal 500 Rankings
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
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)
Leading Juniors: Child Law (Public and Private)
Leading Juniors: Divorce and Financial Remedy
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
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Western Circuit > Personal injury
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Western Circuit > Planning and environment
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Western Circuit > Property and construction
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Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Personal injury
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Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Property and construction
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Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
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KBG Chambers > Set Profile
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.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | 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 |