Rex Howling KC > 4PB > London, England > Barrister Profile

Rex Howling KC

020 7427 5200 rh@4pb.com

Position

Rex enjoys a broad family practice. He has most recently gained a strong following and reputation as a care practitioner but this has not detracted from his core skills as both an ancillary relief and private law children specialist. He particularly enjoys cases with either an international element, such as relocation cases, or legally or factually complicated ones which require an eye for detail and careful analysis. Rex also practices in civil work, particularly those areas which can loosely be considered to have a family or financial element to them, such as trusts, wills and probate. Rex prides himself on being hardworking and thorough with a keen awareness for the need for careful strategic and tactical planning. His catchphrase is ‘careful planning prevents a poor performance’. He is well liked by solicitors and respected for his strong people skills. He believes that a robust sense of humour and re-assuring manner are vital tools in any family case. In the recent case of Young v Young, Rex recieved praise from J Moor: ‘92. I also wish to pay tribute to Mr Howling QC and Miss Johal who have appeared on behalf of the wife, ably supported by their instructing solicitors. This case has been as complex as any this division has ever encountered. They took on the case at the last minute yet have managed to become completely conversant with the huge volume of paperwork. The case was presented to me with great ability. Nothing more could have been said or done on their client’s behalf’.

Career

Called 1991; Middle Temple; Silk 2011.

Languages

Basic French.

Memberships

Family Law Bar Association; Bar Yacht Club; Association of Lawyers for Children; Resolution.

Education

Charterhouse School; University of Sussex (1982 biochemistry); Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth (1982); Central London Polytechnic (1989 diploma in law); Bar finals (1991).