Zoë Saunders
'Zoë is incredibly bright and quick. Her ability to absorb and process information is formidable as is her knowledge of the law. In court, her calm and precise delivery is highly persuasive and, where necessary, powerful and incisive.'
St John’s Chambers is ‘a strong set with a very good reputation in matrimonial finance law’. Jody Atkinson is very experienced in handling complex financial remedy cases involving family businesses and trusts, as well as disputes between unmarried couples. Head of the divorce and financial remedy group Jack Harris is ‘an expert in his field’, with expertise in advising on cases involving concealed assets, complex pensions issues, pre-nuptial agreements, and parties with serious health or life-limiting issues. Zoë Saunders is ‘the whole package’ and continues to handle Schedule 1 and TOLATA claims. Vivien Croly has ‘a natural aptitude for financial remedy work, combining sharp technical ability with a calm, assured manner well beyond her level of call’. Christopher Sharp KC retired from practice in April 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Elaine Jewell-Moore and Marcus Harding are particularly excellent.'
- 'A very strong family finance team.'
Lawyers
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Jack Harris
‘His advocacy is extremely adept, well prepared and rich in persuasive argument. He knows his cases and he knows how to interact with clients to reassure them. A confident barrister.‘
Richard Norman
‘Richard has a keen sense for the right outcome in a case – he does not ever take bad points. His advocacy is firm but incredibly persuasive. He punches well above his weight with a sensibility beyond his years.‘
Jody Atkinson
Jody is exceptionally bright and knowledgeable, and always very well prepared.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Vivien Croly
'Vivien is an incredible advocate. She has an excellent bedside manner with clients and is a reassuring presence for clients and solicitors alike. She thinks on her feet and is adaptable under pressure.'
Georgina Swinglehurst
‘Georgina’s tenacity in cross examination is exemplary. Clients are immediately at ease and feel confident in her abilities.’