The 36 Group is ‘a well-established set for family law’. The set has an excellent reputation for handling international child law matters and fertility and surrogacy cases. William Tyler KC is ‘an exceptionally persuasive and immensely impressive advocate’, and head of the family team Hannah Markham KC has ‘real presence in the court room’. Among the juniors, Kate Grieve is ‘very eloquent’ and is sought after for her expertise in advising on a wide range of public and private child law matters, including relocation issues, alleged abuse and parental alienation. The junior end of the team was bolstered by the arrivals of Meredith Major and Hannah Justiva in September 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The clerks are absolutely top tier, especially Adam Cope and Danny Chapman. They will go out of their way to provide the right barrister for a particular case and are always flexible and accommodating to any particular request you may have.'
  • 'Danny Chapman is a brilliant clerk. He will do everything he can to help.'
  • 'Frazer Vye is what all clerks should be - friendly, helpful and works to place the right barrister to the right case. Adam Cope and Hannah Davis are both assets to chambers.'
  • '36 Group has a strong depth of talent.'
  • 'A solid set of family practitioners.'
  • 'High quality barristers covering all areas of family law.'

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