Matthew Brookes-Baker > Chambers of Nick Goodwin KC > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Harcourt Chambers Offices
Harcourt Chambers
2 HARCOURT BUILDINGS, TEMPLE
LONDON
EC4Y 9DB
England
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Matthew Brookes-Baker
Position
Specialises in complex medical and factual evidence arising from allegations of non-accidental injuries, sexual abuse and FII.
Career
Called to the Bar, Lincoln’s Inn, in 1998.
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Family and children law
(Leading Juniors: Child Law (Public and Private))Ranked: Tier 1Matthew Brookes-Baker – Harcourt Chambers ‘Matthew is a calm, robust and persuasive advocate who has a clear command of the case, not only the pertinent issues for determination but also complex technical matters.’
Harcourt Chambers is a ‘strong set at all levels specialising in family law with a particular niche in international family law’. John Vater KC is described as a ‘fearsome and committed advocate’ who recently won a conflict of jurisdictions case in the High Court. Aidan Vine KC is ‘highly experienced and knowledgeable’ and acts in both matrimonial finance and children’s cases, often with an international element. Matthew Brookes-Baker recently handled a High Court case involving the tragic injury and death of a child caused by co-sleeping with the parents. Alex Forbes is ‘robust, determined, and detail oriented’ and practices in all aspects of family law, both children and financial.