Edward Devereux KC
‘Edward is a true specialist with phenomenal experience, his cross-examination is first-class and clients trust him.’
Harcourt Chambers 'offers excellent breadth of experience when it comes to children law cases'. Nick Goodwin KC is active in private and public child law matters, while Aidan Vine KC advises on child abduction cases and care proceedings. International children law cases form a key pillar of Edward Devereux KC's practice. Turning to the juniors, the 'incredibly talented advocate' Mehvish Chaudhry has particular strength in handling private child law proceedings. In a boost to the senior end of chambers, Rob George KC was appointed to silk level in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Clients can count on Harcourt clerks for timely updates and impeccable communication throughout their instruction, in particular Laurie Amron and Matt Molloy. Their proactive and friendly approach ensures that clients receive the highest level of service with fast, understandable and helpful responses at every stage of the process.'
- 'Clerks are exceptional. Matt Molloy stands out for going out of his way to help even in the most urgent of cases.'
- 'Matt Molloy is fantastic as he will always go the extra mile to assist.'
- 'Excellent - a truly first-class clerks room. They are efficient, friendly and really go the extra mile. Standouts are Matt Molloy and Laurie Amron.'
- 'Harcourt Chambers are exceptional.'
- 'A go to chambers for family law. Their expertise is second to none.'
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.
Nick Goodwin KC
‘Nick is a leader in his field. His capacity to shift through gears and adapt his style makes him a devastating advocate.'
Jonathan Sampson KC
‘Jonathan is a truly cerebral silk. His advocacy is measured, persistent, persuasive and always utterly authoritative.’
Aidan Vine KC
John Vater KC
‘John gives a masterclass in how to cross-examine an expert witness, particularly in cases of serious injuries.'
2025 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.
Rob George KC
‘He can analyse a case quickly, and his advice and attention to detail is spot on, as is his legal knowledge in this field.'
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.
Mehvish Chaudhry
‘Mehvish is an outstanding advocate who navigates intricate legal issues with ease, providing clients with clarity and confidence from start to finish. Her cross-examination is compelling, and she possesses a forensic eye for detail enabling her to craft sophisticated and persuasive arguments.’
Edward Bennett
‘Edward is a standout junior, widely recognised for his razor-sharp legal mind, calm courtroom presence, and exceptional advocacy in international family law.'
Ruth Cabeza
Ruth is a standout advocate in the field of family law, widely recognised for her exceptional command of complex international children matters.'
Mavis Amonoo-Acquah
Mavis is highly regarded for her calm, incisive advocacy and her ability to handle complex family law matters with clarity and compassion.'
Martha Gray
‘Martha is a fantastic advocate. She is clear, precise and persuasive in court, and she makes complex points seem straightforward.’
Jason Green
‘Jason is a seasoned and charismatic barrister with a keen eye for detail and a sensitive approach.'
Emily Rayner
‘Emily is incredibly intelligent, meticulous, and approachable. An experienced and persuasive junior.'
Sian Cox
Matthew Stott
‘Matthew is clear, confident, and effective in his advocacy. He is pleasant and reasonable, thoughtful and considerate.’
Jane Campbell
‘Jane is a strong advocate who provides sensible and pragmatic advice. She has a wealth of experience but at the same time is approachable.’
Emma Gatland
‘Emma’s sharp mind and sensitivity towards clients makes her a first choice for particularly tricky clients or cases.’
Eleanor Howard
'Eleanor is very dedicated, thorough and able to navigate difficult opponents. She grasps complex matters quickly and is always a pleasure to work with.'
Natasha Miller
‘Natasha handles cases and clients in a way which is tactically astute, pragmatic and sensitive.’
Daniel Sheridan
‘Daniel has a meticulous eye for detail.'
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.
Paige Campbell
‘Paige is brilliant on children law matters involving international elements, and her strategic advice is always spot-on.’
Fazeela Ishmael
Fazeela is well known for her pragmatic, calm, and client-focused advocacy.'