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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- '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.'
- ‘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.’
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Tom Powles; Kirsten Hale; Clare Cox; Charmaine Moger
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