
St Philips Chambers is well-known as ‘one of the leading sets in Birmingham’ for divorce and financial remedy work. ’Robust advocate’ Luke Tallis regularly handles high-value cases involving varied asset portfolios, complex trusts, disputed business valuations, and third-party disputes. With a reputation for ‘detailed preparation and forceful submissions’, Juliet Allen is often instructed in relation to disputes dealing with corporate assets, trust structures, and large property portfolios. Leisha Bond is widely noted for her willingness to ’fight for her clients’.
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- 'Mark Mansell is excellent and is the go-to clerk when something needs fixing. He is a force of nature and gets results.'
- 'The clerks are good, in particular Anthony Burgess and Mark Mansell.'
- 'The clerks at St Philips make this set stand out above the rest.'
- 'Exceptional service from a trusted and capable team.'
- 'St Philips Chambers are one of the leading sets in Birmingham. They have a range of good barristers.'
- 'St Philips are excellent and lead the way in Birmingham; financial remedy is their strength.'
- 'St Philips Chambers is by far the best set in Birmingham. They have strength, depth and quality in their advocates. When availability is limited (because their counsel are always in demand) they are very accommodating and will offer suitable alternatives. They also provide excellent training seminars.'
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