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Family: private FDR judges and arbitrators

Tristan Harvey 

Tristan Harvey 

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Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) boasts ‘a very talented collection of barristers’ and is sought after for its particular expertise in relationship breakdowns and the related financial remedy proceedings. Among its silks, Katie Cowton KC is lauded as ‘an exceptionally well prepared and thorough judge’, and is notable for her experience as a qualified financial arbitrator; she frequently handles both financial divorce cases as an PFDR judge, as well as Schedule One children cases. Tim Amos KC is also a key silk at the set. Turning to the juniors, ‘superb mediator’ Tristan Harvey has strengths in both children and matrimonial matters; he handles mediations and arbitrations, and he often undertakes PFDRs, as well as ENEs. Former senior clerk Howard Rayner retired in March 2025, and Jon Bartlett has taken over this role.
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Position

Specialises in dispute resolution. He is a resolution trained mediator, an arbitrator and a collaborative lawyer. He also conducts private FDRs and early neutral evaluations in Children Act cases. His practice encompasses all aspects of family law, with an emphasis on matrimonial finance and private law children matters. He has also represented clients in Schedule l applications, trust of land disputes and applications under Part lV Family Law Act 1996. He has lectured on a range of subjects including pre-nuptial agreements and trust of land disputes.

Career

Qualified 2002; Middle Temple; tenant at QEB since 2003.

Languages

German.

Memberships

Chartered lnstitute of Arbitrators (ClArb) Family Arbitration; Family Law Bar Association; Resolution affiliate member; Middle Temple.

Education

One year studying at Pomona College, California for one year under the Pomona-Downing Scholarship; Downing College, Cambridge (Law).

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Testimonials

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  • 'The QEB clerks are extremely helpful and flexible.'
  • 'QEB are a very talented collection of barristers.'
  • 'A great clerking team and high-end facilities for hosting PFDRs and arbitrations.'
  • 'QEB are a powerful set. They have a number of excellent barristers across all seniority.'