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Family: divorce and financial remedy

Amy Kisser

Amy Kisser

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Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) is home to ‘some of the best financial remedy practitioners in the country’ who undertake cases surrounding the breakdown of relationships with international elements. Its practitioners are also active in matters concerning inheritance, TOLATA, and nuptial agreements. Former head of chambers Tim Amos KC is lauded as a ‘leading authority on international family law issues and brings unmatched expertise to cases involving jurisdictional complexity’. Fluent in English and French, Stewart Leech KC is ‘without a doubt one of, if not the, best matrimonial finances barrister around’ with substantial expertise in cases surrounding ultra-high-net-worth individuals, companies, and trusts. Among the juniors at the set,  Elizabeth Clarke ‘continues to be at the top of her game’, and Amy Kisser frequently represents unmarried cohabits, unmarried parents, and divorcing married couples. Lucy Stone KC retired in June 2024, as did former senior clerk Howard Rayner; in his place, Jon Bartlett has been promoted to senior clerk.
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Position

Recommended as a leading junior barrister in family law in The Legal 500 UK and Chambers UK, Amy's practice encompasses all aspects of private family law, including divorce, finance (for married parties after an English or foreign divorce; for unmarried cohabitees and for unmarried parents), and private law children matters. She regularly acts in cases with a foreign/intemational element (including jurisdiction disputes) and complex financial arrangements (including company, trust and tax issues). Amy has experience in all levels of tribunal up to and including the Supreme Court, and recently acted as Tim Amos QC's junior in the supreme court in Prest v Petrodel Resources Limited [2013] UKSC 34. Amy has been described as 'a standout junior; the quality of her work is superb' (The Legal 500 2014) and 'a prodigy. She is supremely clever and has the intellect of somèone many years more experienced than her' (Chambers UK 2015).

Career

Called 2009; Inner Temple; Tenant QEB 2010. Reported cases: Prest v Petrodel Resourses Limited [20131 UKSC 34. Publications: 'Search Orders and Preservation Injunctions After Imerman' 2011] Fam Law 54 with Saima Younis; 'Appealing an Order Out of Time in Proceedings for a Financial Remedy' Practical Law Practice Note and 'setting Aside an Order in Proceedings for a Financial Remedy' Practical Law practice with Tristan Harvey.

Memberships

Family Law Bar Association.

Education

Wallington High School for Girls; Oxford University (2006 BA Jurisprudence (First Class); 2007 BCL, Bachelor of Civil Law (Distinction)); BPP Law School (BVC (Outstanding)); awarded an exhibition award and a Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Scholarship by Inner Temple; received an Inner Temple prize for outstanding achievement in the BVC.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Its a delight that Jon Bartlett has finally taken over as senior clerk and got the credit he deserves. He is a simply brilliant clerk and runs a brilliant team. There is nothing he cannot and will not do for you and his levels of professionalism are unmatched. An absolute gem!'
  • 'Clerks are always extremely helpful and go the extra mile. Jon Bartlett has always been the first point of contact and is now doing a great job running the clerks's room.'
  • 'Jon Bartlett will excel as the new senior clerk and is ably assisted by Harry Tennent and Callum Davison. '
  • 'Jon Bartlett and Harry Tennent deserve special mention. Responsive and straightforward service.'
  • 'The clerks room is entering a new phase under the stewardship of Jon Bartlett. He's always ready to back his barristers and their preparation but also work as part of a team to coordinate diaries and schedules. It's also great to see Harry Tennent step after years of diligent, friendly service.'
  • 'Jon Bartlett is the best. His recent promotion very well deserved. Hal Laing is also a star.'
  • 'Exceptional; the particular standouts are Jon Bartlett, Callum Davison, Harry Tennant and Kenna Collins.'
  • 'Excellent. Jon Bartlett, Harry Tennent, Callum Davison and Hal Laing offer an efficient, friendly, first-class service. Fabulous clerks that reflect the quality offered by chambers at all levels.'