Barbara Connolly KC
‘Barbara is very authoritative. She is thorough and detailed in her preparation, and her significant experience is a real strength as she has encountered every issue in her career and is therefore unfazed by the unexpected.'
7BR is home to a team with 'vast knowledge of family law'. The group is particularly adept in handling cases concerning international child abduction and relocation issues. Barbara Connolly KC is highly sought after for her expertise in advising on cases involving medically complex evidence, the deaths of children, and surrogacy and fertility treatment issues. Brendan Roche KC handles both public and private children law proceedings, and is often instructed on matters concerning allegations of severe injuries to children. Rachel Langdale KC frequently appears before the High Court and the Court of Appeal. Among the set’s juniors, the 'meticulous' Helen Compton is skilled at handling cases involving allegations of fabricated or induced illness.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'A great set of family barristers.'
- 'Harry Smith is impressive.'
- 'Harry Smith is efficient and willing to assist.'
- 'Harry Smith and Nathan Keegan are always willing to check the diary and move things around to accommodate last minute instructions.'
- 'Very high quality counsel.'
- 'Harry Smith is absolutely first class, always willing to help and go above and beyond.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Rachel Langdale KC
‘Rachel is a trail-blazer of a silk. She is a leader who brings a deeply forensic approach to every case while never losing sight of the bigger picture.’
Nicholas Stonor KC
‘Nicholas is an outstanding barrister who is utterly persuasive in court and always has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the case papers.’
Nicholas Stonor KC
‘Nicholas is an outstanding barrister who is utterly persuasive in court and always has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the case papers.’
Brendan Roche KC
'Brendan is a first rate silk who cuts through the noise. A high-quality cross-examiner.'
2024 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Susannah Johnson KC
'A silk who oozes charm and confidence, and excellent with difficult clients.'
Anita Guha KC
‘A phenomenal, forensic and powerful advocate. A real titan of international family law with an exemplary manner in court.’
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Helen Compton
‘Helen is an exceptional barrister.'
Justin Slater
‘Justin’s advocacy is very robust, clear and client-centred.'
Lubeya Ramadhan
‘Lubeya is a formidable barrister, thoroughly prepared and forensic in her case analysis. She is able to build an excellent rapport with even the most vulnerable of clients.’
Charlene Henderson
‘Charlene is impressive technically, and sensible in strategy.'
Camini Kumar
‘Camini is fantastic on her feet and has an exceptional eye for detail. She has sound judgement.’
