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KBG Chambers Offices

KBG Chambers
THE SENATE, THIRD FLOOR, SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS
EXETER
EX1 1UG
England
KBG Chambers > The Legal 500 Rankings
Western Circuit > Family: children and domestic abuse Tier 2
KBG Chambers is a ‘strong set of skilled and pragmatic family barristers’ offering advice on the full range of family and children law matters. Charlotte Ash is ‘a safe pair of hands with impressive knowledge of the law and professionalism’ who handles both public and private law cases. The ‘skilful and robust’ William Higginson, and ‘expert cross-examiner’ Daniel Swan, specialise in public law children work, representing local authorities, parents, and guardians in fact-finding hearings and care proceedings.Rising stars
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Testimonials
‘Yvonne Simmons is amazing. Her attention to detail is first-class.’
‘Yvonne Simmons is committed, helpful, friendly and always goes the extra mile to support.’
‘Yvonne Simmons and Lizzie Crothers are stand-out clerks who know their barrister’s strengths and weaknesses and how best to match a case with the council. Ryan Ferguson is quickly learning the ropes and is a good addition to the team with a legal background.’
‘The clerks are good overall. The senior family clerk, Yvonne Simmonds, is strong and always appears to be on top of counsel’s availability and how that may change with ongoing cases.’
‘KBG Chambers is a very competent set.’
‘KBG Chambers is a go-to set, always friendly and helpful.’
‘KBG Chambers has an excellent reputation for highly capable barristers.’
‘KBG Chambers offers a variety of counsel with various specialisms. The clerks are always friendly and helpful to enquiries.’
Work highlights
Western Circuit > Crime (general and fraud) Tier 3
‘A brilliant set with an array of talent’, KBG Chambers handles a broad range of criminal cases. Michael Brown is representing a defendant accused of multiple rape and sexual offences and is known for his ‘unrivalled attention to detail and always goes above and beyond’. Ali Rafati is ‘a highly skilled and tenacious trial advocate’ and represented a defendant in a case related to conspiracy to supply class A drugs from Liverpool to the South West. Katie Churcher defended a man charged with attempting a robbery along with two other defendants outside a nightclub and maintains ‘an excellent rapport with clients’. ‘Talented trial advocate’ Francesca Whebell is another notable member of the set.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘The clerks are good. Colin Palmer is strong.’
‘Colin Palmer is excellent and always available to assist.’
‘The clerks in every department provide an excellent service. In particular, Colin Palmer and Rebecca Shephard are helpful and approachable. Rebecca Shephard will go out of her way to assist with the availability of counsel.’
‘KBG Chambers always goes above and beyond to meet the needs of instructing solicitors punctually and professionally. They respond quickly and always do their utmost to facilitate the smooth running and rigorous defence.’
‘KBG Chambers is very efficient, and the clerks are quick to respond to emails and queries. It has a good team of barristers and always does its best to ensure that instructed counsel is available.’
‘KBG Chambers is a good chambers with a wide breadth of members.’
Work highlights
Western Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax
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Western Circuit > Family: divorce and financial remedy
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Western Circuit > Personal injury
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Western Circuit > Planning
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Western Circuit > Property and construction
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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 | |
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Senior Clerk | Colin Palmer | [email protected] | 0845 308 1551 |
Head family Clerk | Yvonne Simmons | [email protected] | 0845 308 1551 |
Head Civil Clerk | Jamie Kyte | [email protected] | 0845 308 1551 |
Head Criminal Clerk | Lewis Gunn-Colling | [email protected] | 0845 308 1551 |
Head of Chambers | Deni Mathews | [email protected] | 0845 308 1551 |
Head of Family Team | William Higginson | [email protected] | 0845 308 1551 |
Head of Civil Team | Rawdon Croier | [email protected] | 0845 308 1551 |
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