Harcourt Chambers is ‘a strong family law set, having depth in all aspects of family law’. Edward Devereux KC has ‘a phenomenal practice in international child law cases’; he recently acted in a case involving jurisdictional issues pertaining to a child being abducted to Zambia. Nick Goodwin KC‘s recent caseload includes advising a local authority in relation to a case involving allegations of sexual abuse. Edward Bennett is ’a highly skilled and intelligent advocate’ with extensive experience of appearing before the High Court and the Court of Appeal in a range of child law work. Damian Garrido KC, as was, is now a High Court judge.
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- 'The clerks are excellent and very responsive.'
- 'The clerks are helpful and always willing to go the extra mile.'
- 'All clerks are professional and client-focused.'
- 'Harcourt Chambers is a go-to chambers for any form of family law work.'
- 'Harcourt Chambers is a strong set with great barristers at all levels of call.'
- 'Harcourt Chambers has exceptionally good counsel at all levels of call.'
- 'Harcourt Chambers is a strong family law set, having depth in all aspects of family law.'
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