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Family: divorce and financial remedy

Henry Clayton

Henry Clayton

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4PB, ‘an immaculate set with strength in both numbers and depth of talent that is largely unrivalled in the family law community’, is home to joint head of chambers Charles Hale KC; he is well-equipped to handle both domestic and international matrimonial finance proceedings for high-net-worth families. Hale KC is also commended for being able to ‘genuinely perform strongly in both children and financial remedies work’. Judith Murray KC ’grapples with complex financial remedy work and slices through it‘, and her practice is all-encompassing, including the divorce of married couples, the separation of cohabitees, and financial support needed for children. Among the juniors of the set, Henry Clayton stands out for his work in high-value matrimonial cases and his ’attention to detail is absolutely unrivalled‘. Samantha Woodham is another key name as joint founder of The Divorce Surgery, an institution that allows couples to obtain legal advice on divorce proceedings; ’her written work is of the highest quality and her judgement is impeccable‘.
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Work Department

Finance; Court of Protection; Non-court dispute resolution

Position

Overview

Henry is a specialist matrimonial finance barrister recognised in leading legal directories, Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, for his work with high net worth clients in financial remedy proceedings (often in the context of private FDRs or arbitrations) and ‘commended for his grasp of complex issues’.

His practice focuses on the financial consequences of divorce and the breakdown of cohabiting relationships, as well as financial disputes relating to children or incapacitated adults involving the Court of Protection. He is a tenacious advocate with a keen eye for detail and a thorough understanding of business and finance.

His cases often have an international element and/or accountancy issues. He has appeared in a number of reported cases and is regularly led by silks (leading counsel).

Career

Awards

  • Shortlisted for Legal 500 Junior of the Year (2020)

Memberships

Professional Memberships   FLBA Middle Temple

Education

Education & Qualifications

  • University of Oxford (Modern History)
  • BPP law school (BVC)

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Testimonials

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  • 'The clerks at 4PB are also consistently professional, approachable, and efficient, which greatly facilitates the smooth running of cases. Kenny Martin is always so professional, personable, efficient, and he always goes above and beyond to help ensure that advocates and solicitors are kept informed in a timely manner.'
  • 'Michael Reeves leads the best clerking team in London.'
  • 'The clerks at 4PB are excellent and always on hand to provide what is necessary in terms of support when instructing counsel. Glenn Bennett in particular has gone above and beyond. He is really easy to work with is always available to talk through any issues.'
  • 'Excellent clerking team. Michael Reeves, Kenny Martin, and Paul Hennessy are the glue that binds the practice together.'
  • 'Without doubt the best clerks room in London. Kenny Martin and Glenn Bennett are true heroes and charming with it. They consistently go the extra mile. Jamie Byrne and Paul Hennessy are also at the top of their game.'
  • 'The clerks at 4PB are extremely helpful. Paul Hennessy goes above and beyond and if he is able to move things around to accommodate requests, he will do.'
  • 'Paul Hennessy is a credit to 4PB; he is real pleasure to work with, he is quick to respond and always helpful.'
  • 'The clerking team at 4PB are excellent and accommodating. Kenny Martin, Paul Hennessy and Glenn Bennett are all helpful and particularly accommodating when clients are more pushed financially.'