David Gareth Evans > Chambers of Paul Hopkins KC > Cardiff, United Kingdom > Barrister Profile

Chambers of Paul Hopkins KC
9 Park Place
9-10 PARK PLACE
CARDIFF
CF10 3DP
United Kingdom
David Gareth Evans photo

Position

Barrister specialising in family (public, private and matrimonial).

Career

Called 2008; Gray’s Inn.

Languages

Conversational German and French.

Education

Royal Hospital School, Holbrook; Cardiff University, LLB (Hons) 2003.

Leisure

Rugby, swimming and running.

Lawyer Rankings

Regional Bar > Wales and Chester Circuit > Family: divorce and financial remedy

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

David Gareth Evans9 Park Place ‘He is always thoroughly prepared and will make a point of contacting you pre conference and pre hearing. He leaves no stone unturned and has a calm and professional manner that eases client anxiety and lends itself to very effective advocacy, which is polished and compelling.’ 

9 Park Place is a ‘first class set of family barristers’, with members offering ‘wide-ranging knowledge and expertise’ in relation to divorce and financial remedy cases. The ‘mathematical and analytical’ Christopher Felstead specialises in cases with complicating factors such as UK and overseas taxation, trusts, and businesses valuation disputes. Natalie Sandercock is a ‘robust advocate’ who has considerable experience in cases involving persons lacking mental capacity and regularly advises financial deputies. David Gareth Evans ‘is always thoroughly prepared’ and has experience of handling cases involving varied and complex asset and business arrangements. Lisa Thomas is ‘extremely competent and unflappable’. Paul Hopkins KC is now a circuit judge.

Regional Bar > Wales and Chester Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

David Gareth Evans9 Park Place ‘He is comprehensive and leaves no stone unturned. He has a calm and professional manner that eases client anxiety and lends itself to very effective advocacy, which is polished and compelling.’