Four Brick Court Chambers

Four Brick Court Chambers is ‘an excellent specialist family law set’, with established expertise in handling public and private children law cases. The team routinely acts for local authorities, children’s guardians, parents, and intervenors, with a solid track record in appearing before all levels of the UK courts. Isabelle Watson is ‘an excellent advocate’ who regularly advises on complex public child law cases, often involving allegations of sexual abuse, fabricated or induced illness and parental alienation. Jacqui Gilliatt is highly regarded for representing vulnerable clients in a wide range of private and public law work.

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Testimonials

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'Billy Forecast and Richard Gillham are amazing.'
'Billy Forecast is fabulous and always very helpful.'
'The clerks at Four Brick Court, especially Billy Forecast, are exceptional. Billy is the most competent clerk you can deal with. He is friendly, professional and ensures all issues are resolved in a timely manner.'
'The clerks go out of their way to assist and make the process smooth.'
'An incredibly reliable set.'

Lawyers

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.

Jacqui Gilliatt

‘Jacqui is committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients, and she thinks outside of the box, finding solutions to difficult and complex issues.’

Ummar Farooq Ahmad

‘Ummar is articulate and tenacious. He consistently goes above and beyond in his preparation and representation.’

Tim Potter

‘Tim is a precise and considered advocate and working with him is a joy.'

Isabelle Watson

‘Isabelle is an excellent advocate.’

James Norman

‘James is an excellent advocate who is robust when required. His attention to detail is immaculate.’

Lauren Bovington

‘Lauren is an excellent barrister. She is extremely good with vulnerable clients and never fails to offer support.'

Nairn Purss

Polly Allison

Sophie Crampton

Brónach Gordon

Elin Hughes

‘Elin is hardworking, confident and caring: a fantastic combination for a family barrister. She always gives realistic advice in a reassuring way, ensuring that clients feel listened to, and she is fearless in court.’

Raminder Khasriya

Justin Tadros

‘Justin is a charming, kind and calm advocate who never loses his cool. He is highly strategic and an excellent and effective tactician. Clients always feel safe with him and instructing solicitors know he will always deliver.’

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.