29 Bedford Row Chambers is 'a go-to set for complex and sensitive family matters'. Members of the set are active across the entire gamut of children law matters, including surrogacy and same-sex parenting cases. Paul Storey KC is highly regarded for his expertise in public child law matters, with a solid track record in appearing before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Among the juniors, Lee Arnot ‘commands the court' and routinely handles cases involving allegations of alienation and abuse, as well as international relocation issues. The 'incredibly knowledgeable' Dafydd Griffiths predominantly focuses on private law work.
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Profile
Position
Family law: Public Law, all areas including appeals CoA and Supreme Court. Representation of vulnerable adults. Private Law and Adoption.
Career
Called Lincoln's Inn 1982. QC 2001. Assistant Recorder 1999. Recorder 2000. Deputy High Court Judge 2004. Regular speaker at national and local conferences/training days and JSB.
Memberships
FLBA.
Education
John Fisher School, Croydon; North London and Newcastle Polytechnics; UCL.
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Testimonials
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- 'James Shortall runs a fantastic set of clerks brilliantly. All of the clerks are a delight.'
- 'Steve Pickin is an excellent fees clerk.'
- 'Raphi Povey has been very helpful.'
- 'The clerking team is consistently excellent, professional, approachable, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure everything runs seamlessly. They are responsive, solutions-focused, and a real asset to the chambers.'
- '29BR offers a wide variety of excellent quality counsel across all areas of family law. The barristers are consistently well-prepared, professional, and effective, with a strong focus on client care and practical, strategic advice.'
- 'Brilliant set of chambers with a wonderful private children offering.'
- 'First class counsel.'