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Barcan+Kirby LLP

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Barcan+Kirby LLP fields a sizeable family team, known for its expertise in a broad range of family matters, such as matrimonial finance, child abduction, domestic abuse, gender recognition and surrogacy cases. Practice heads include Tom Powles, who handles children matters, financial remedy and domestic abuse cases; and Kirsten Hale, who undertakes mandates relating to relationship breakdowns and child arrangements. Clare Cox specialises in child protection law, while Charmaine Moger leads the private law children team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Courtesy, prompt responses, professionalism.’

  • ‘I approached Barcan & Kirby LLP for assistance and advice during my acrimonious separation and ultimate divorce. My solicitor is Tom Powles, and we built a good relationship based on trust and collaboration that positively impacted the outcome of the divorce settlement.’

  • ‘The team offers a client focused and friendly service.’

  • 'Kirsten Hale is a very experience partner, well thought of locally and she is thoroughly prepared and meticulous with her documentation.'

  • ‘Barcan+Kirby is a very user-friendly firm, with several personable individuals who are adept at putting clients at ease.’

  • 'Sarah Marshall is able to make complex cases simple, and manages most of the firm's high-value clients. She is undoubtedly a safe pair of hands for financial remedy work. ’

  • ‘Highly organised, efficient and knowledgeable, the team at Barcan+Kirby LLP are a delight to work with. With case details at their fingertips, queries are answered rapidly.'

  • 'Solicitors at Barcan+Kirby LLP take the time to get to know each and every client, understanding what is important to them, and ensuring their careful legal advice is provided in a digestible way.’

  • 'I have always received very professional, knowledgeable support from Barcan + Kirby.'

  • 'Tom Powles is very experienced in Family Law, and his professionalism, litigation skills and strategic thinking were paramount in securing my financial future. I appreciated his empathy with my case, guidance, clear communications and prompt responses to my concerns during the horrendous ordeal.'

Practice head

Tom Powles; Kirsten Hale; Clare Cox; Charmaine Moger

Other key lawyers

Sarah Marshall