Pump Court Chambers boasts ‘an excellent line-up of financial remedy barristers at every level of experience’, and the set also benefits from wider expertise,encompassing inheritance, trusts, Court of Protection, and property law. Edward Boydell KC is a notable silk at the set as head of the family finance team, and he frequently appears in high-value matrimonial finance proceedings. ‘A fearless advocate and a great tactician’, Jenna Lucas is a key junior at the set, which with annexes in the region is particularly well-connected in the South West.
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Profile
Position
Edward Boydell is highly experienced in all aspects of family law but particularly financial remedies (including civil partnerships). He has specific expertise in dealing with complex high-net-worth matters involving family businesses, farms, companies and trusts. He is also very experienced in equitable co-ownership. Particularly well known for his family finance work and recognised in The Legal 500 and by Chambers and Partners as one of the ‘Leaders at the Bar’, he also has a niche civil practice. Notable cases: GS v L [2011] EWHC 2116 (Fam); GS v L [2011] EWHC 1759 (Fam); S v S [2007] EWCA Civ 454; Hill v Hill [1998] 1 FLR 198, CA; Hill v Hill [1997] 1 FLR 730.
Career
Called 1989, Middle Temple.
- Edward was appointed a Recorder in 2005 sitting in Civil and Family (including Private Law, Public Law and Financial Remedy Appeals). Since 2015 he has also sat as a Recorder of the Crown Court.
- Edward sits as a judge of the Financial Remedies Court and is ticketed to hear appeals.
- Edward is regularly invited to speak at seminars including the Hampshire Family Court Forum, Western Circuit CPD Conference, Hampshire Resolution, Devon Resolution, Thames Valley Family Lawyers and Whitepaper.
Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
FLBA; PIBA; PNBA
Education
Bradfield College, Berkshire; Homerton College, Cambridge University (1987 BEd (Hons) History (Cantab), qualified teacher); University of Westminster (1988 Diploma in Law).
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Testimonials
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- 'All of the clerks are fantastic and accommodating. James Collier in particular is absolutely brilliant and so helpful. He is the first port of call at chambers.'
- 'James Collier is such a pleasure to work with; he makes you feel that nothing is too much trouble.'
- 'Fantastic. James Collier is efficient and responds quickly.'
- 'Tony Atkins is particularly responsive, friendly and helpful.'
- 'The service you receive from James Collier and the rest of the clerks is reliable, honest and first rate.'
- 'James Collier is the consummate professional; he is always a pleasure to work with and is the expert juggler when it comes to coordinating diaries.'
- 'James Collier heads an impressive team of clerks and nothing is too much trouble.'
- 'The clerks’ room is exceptionally efficient, user-friendly, and proactive. The clerking team makes working with the set seamless, even in urgent or high-pressure situations. Tom Goodman, in particular, is always a pleasure to deal with, remaining acutely aware of the need to balance the barristers' preparation time with ever-changing demands.'