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Family: divorce and financial remedy

Elizabeth Clarke

Elizabeth Clarke

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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

Liz is rated by Chambers and Partners and other legal directories as one of the leading juniors in matrimonial finance. Liz practises exclusively in family law, with a particular emphasis on ‘big money’ ancillary relief cases, usually conducted before the High Court or in the CFC. Her work frequently involves complicated issues relating to trusts, companies, taxation and conflict of laws, and often has an international element. She has acted for trustees and companies in matrimonial cases.

Career

Liz has practised matrimonial law since being called to the Bar in 1991. Reported cases:

Pierburg v Pierburg [2019] EWFC 24
Versteegh v Versteegh [2018] EWCA Civ 1050
Mantegazza v Mantegazza [2017] EWHC 3811
Re: A (Specific Issue Order: Parental Dispute) (CA) [2001] 1 FLR 121; Bloch v Bloch [2003] 1 FLR 1; Spencer v Spencer [2009] 2 FLR 1416; Z v A [2012] EWHC 1434; Cooper-Hohn v Hohn [2014] EWHC 2014 Cooper-Hohn v Hohn [2014] EWHC 2314 (Fam); (about media reporting);

Memberships

Family Law Bar Association.

Education

Oxford University (law).

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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.'