Westgate Chambers has ‘a strong offering of barristers across the family law practice area’ for a wide range of clients, including parents and children’s guardians. Sarah Taite is ’a go-to barrister’ and garners praise for being ‘assertive and passionate in court’, while ’a highly skilled advocate’, Maria Hancock, is also singled out for her experience.
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- 'Clerks are very accommodating, always open to discussion and provide excellent service, in particular, Stuart Taylor is impressive.'
- 'All the clerks are very friendly, professional, helpful and supportive. Adam Armstrong stands out with the service he provides and the lengths he goes to.'
- 'Stuart Taylor and Adam Armstrong provide exemplary service, and communication is their strength.'
- 'Westgate Chambers has a wealth of experienced and proficient family law barristers. Chambers are approachable and go the extra mile to try and secure continuity as far as possible.'
- 'Westgate Chambers has a great range of counsel available at different levels. Chambers can provide alternative counsel at short notice.'
- 'Westgate Chambers has a varied range of good quality counsel. They work collaboratively and offer a varied skill set.'
- 'Westgate Chambers is an excellent set of chambers with a staff who always do their best to ensure continuity of counsel.'
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