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Family: Private FDR Judges And Arbitrators

1 Hare Court

1GC | Family Law

1 King's Bench Walk

29 Bedford Row Chambers

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Leading Private FDR Judges And Arbitrators

Tim Amos KC – Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Janet Bazley KC – 1GC | Family Law ‘Janet is a very accomplished private FDR judge. She has a composed manner.'

David Burles – 1GC | Family Law ‘David has a keen intellect and is on top of all the issues, even when last-minute matters arise. He inspires confidence in the parties, and remains incredibly calm under pressure.'

Alexander Chandler KC –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Alexander is a first-rate private FDR evaluator. He is very bright, with a calm, analytical mind.’

Nigel Dyer KC – 1 Hare Court ‘A measured and authoritative private FDR judge.’

Ben Fearnley – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Ben is an able arbitrator. He is thorough and well-prepared, and has a measured style.'

Barbara Mills KC – 4PB ‘Barbara is a consummate tribunal. She can cut through intractable disputes, listen to everyone, and delivers the decisions and awards with clarity and precision.’

Nicholas Allen KC – 29 Bedford Row Chambers 'Nicholas is well known for his attention to detail, careful and impressive manner with clients, and ability to provide advice and guidance in a way that is easily digestible and well respected by the parties.'

Alexis Campbell KC – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Alexis is the complete package. She is insightful and brings decades of experience when acting as a private FDR Judge.’

Tom Carter – 1 Hare Court ‘Tom can explain his indication clearly and succinctly, in a way which clients find digestible and puts them at ease. His written indications are enormously helpful.’

Richard Castle – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Richard is intelligent and provides reasoned explanations of his private FDR indications. He is analytical and helps the parties resolve matters in a sensible way.’

James Ewins KC – Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Nicola Fox – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Nicola is an excellent private FDR judge. Her indications are precise, and she has a masterful ability to grasp the salient facts of a case.'

Tristan Harvey– Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Tristan is a safe pair of hands as a private FDR judge. He is a straight shooter, very reliable, and has excellent judgement.’

Claire Heppenstall – 1GC | Family Law ‘Claire's judgement is invariably spot-on. She demonstrates a quick grasp of cases.'

Katherine Kelsey – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Katherine is a good private FDR judge, with an air of calm authority. Her judgement is spot-on.’

Geoffrey Kingscote KC - 1 Hare Court 'Geoff is an excellent private FDR judge coming up with sensible and balanced awards which result in financial settlements being reached every time. '

Peter Mitchell KC – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Peter is a fantastic private FDR judge, who has a wonderful ability to find common ground and bring about a settlement on the right terms, even in the most tricky cases.’

Harry Oliver KC – 1 King’s Bench Walk

Lucy Owens – 29 Bedford Row Chambers ‘Lucy is a superb private FDR judge. She understands the client dynamics, and can quickly get to the core of the issues and produce well-reasoned indications.’

Christopher Pocock KC– 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Christopher is a sought-after FDR judge. He listens, has superb judgement and knows how to manage a hearing.’

James Roberts KC – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘James’ indications are always on point, and his advice is focused and precise. He can quickly see through the noise of the case to get to the heart of it.’

Gavin Smith – 1 Hare Court ‘Gavin is a go-to arbitrator for all complex cases. He demonstrates outstanding proficiency in managing complex disputes with a balanced and insightful approach. His keen analytical skills, coupled with an impressive depth of legal knowledge, make him a standout professional.’

Jude Allen – 1 Hare Court ‘Jude has excellent legal knowledge and judgement. She is always thoroughly prepared and has a calm and pragmatic approach to cases.'

Andrzej Bojarski KC –The 36 Group ‘Andrzej is a bright arbitrator, with the law at his fingertips.’

Edward Boydell KC – Pump Court Chambers ‘Edward is a class act. He provides detailed indications, and his calm and thoughtful assistance enables the parties to finalise matters.’

Duncan Brooks KC– Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Katherine Cook – 1 Hare Court ‘Katherine is well-prepared, calm and courteous in conducting private FDRs. She provides accurate and well-reasoned indications to facilitate settlement.’

Katie Cowton KC – Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) ‘Katie is prepared, measured and authoritative in her style. She is an incredibly safe pair of hands.’

Nichola Gray KC – 1 Hare Court ‘Nichola is a balanced FDR judge. She has in-depth understanding of the operation of sophisticated financial mechanisms.’

Eleanor Harris – 1 Hare Court ‘Eleanor knows children and money work very well. She is sagacious and articulate.’

Fiona Hay –Harcourt Chambers ‘Fiona is an exemplary evaluator. Her indications are clear and logical, she is on top of the law, and her judgement is excellent. She is a safe pair of hands for tricky and technical financial remedy cases.’

Geoffrey Kelly – Pump Court Chambers ‘Geoffrey is always incredibly well-prepared. His ability to break down and explain complex asset structures sets him apart.’

Laura Moys - 1 King’s Bench Walk 'Laura brings an air of calm and authority to the room. She is measured and focused and puts the client immediately at ease.'

Peter Newman – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Peter is always on top of the papers and delivers a thorough and well-reasoned indication as a private FDR judge.'

Rebecca Carew Pole KC –1 Hare Court ‘Rebecca is a breath of fresh air in the private FDR market. An exceptional private FDR judge, with great attention to detail and an air of gravitas.’

Rachel Spicer – 1 Hare Court ‘Rachel is intellectually excellent. She has superb judgement and an air of authority.'

Rhys Taylor –The 36 Group ‘Rhys is a first-class ADR tribunal. He quickly gets to grips with the papers.’

Simon Webster KC – 1 Hare Court ‘Simon is a first choice as a private FDR judge. His judgement is impeccable, and he is highly persuasive.'

Family: private FDR judges and arbitrators in London Bar

Tier 1 sets

1 Hare Court

1 Hare Court is ‘a very well-respected set with a breadth of specialist barristers‘, and ‘a leading set for matrimonial finance work‘. Nigel Dyer KC is ‘a go-to private FDR judge who grasps case issues very quickly‘, and Gavin Smith is ‘extremely diligent and hard-working, and produces excellent and well-reasoned judgements‘. Tom Carter is ‘always thoroughly prepared and detailed in his reasoning‘; he specialises in handling financial remedy cases, often involving complex asset structures.

Les références

‘Steve McCrone, Daniel Barnett and Ryan Titmarsh are excellent.’

‘Steve McCrone, Michael Lay and Daniel Barnett are approachable and responsive.’

‘Steve McCrone and his team always make themselves available and are always responsive.’

1GC | Family Law

1 GC | Family Law has a strong reputation in handling the full range of family dispute resolution matters. Janet Bazley KC has 'superb people skills and a neutral, fair and balanced approach'; she regularly acts as a mediator, often conducting early neutral evaluations and private FDRs. The 'exceptionally personable, down to earth, and confident' David Burles is renowned for his expertise in advising on financial aspects of divorce. Claire Heppenstall is 'extremely impressive' in financial remedy cases.

Les références

‘David McDonald stands out, with how he handles the cases on counsel’s behalf.’

‘The clerks are fantastic and will bend over backwards to help. Paul Harris and David McDonald are exceptional.’

‘The clerks are always approachable, ensuring the case moves along appropriately.’

1 King's Bench Walk

1 King’s Bench Walk boasts ‘huge strength in depth, with experienced and able silks and juniors for both finance and children PFDR tribunals’. Alexander Chandler KC 'delivers unrivalled judgments with gravitas', and has an excellent track record in advising on matrimonial finance and cohabitee claims. Other key contacts include the 'perceptive and experienced tribunal' Nicola Fox and the 'fair and pragmatic' Richard Castle, who is highly regarded for his strength in handling the international aspects of divorce and financial remedy work.

Les références

‘All the clerks are helpful. Chris Gittins is helpful, accommodating and always willing to do what he can to help.’

‘The clerks are excellent and very prompt in dealing with queries.’

‘The clerks are exceptional.’

29 Bedford Row Chambers

At the 'well-respected family set' 29 Bedford Row Chambers, Ben Fearnley is renowned for his expertise in acting as arbitrator in PFDRs and advising on financial aspects of dissolution of civil partnerships, separation of unmarried couples, and divorce. Alexis Campbell KC has extensive experience in handling complex cross-jurisdictional and high-value disputes. Peter Mitchell KC is 'very understanding and pragmatic', and is sought after for his solid track record in the drafting, implementation and enforcement of pre-and post-nuptial agreements.

Les références

‘James Shortall is supportive, helpful and always cheerful. The whole clerking team is excellent.’

‘The clerks are fantastic and helpful.’

’29 Bedford Row Chambers offers an excellent range of ADR practitioners.’

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Family law set Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) has an excellent reputation for advising on complex matters in the matrimonial finance arena. Katie Cowton KC is ‘an amazing private FDR judge‘, and Tim Amos KC is very active as a mediator, with strength in advising on international family law. Other key contacts include Tristan Harvey, who is ‘calm, measured and unflappable with excellent client care skills’.

Les références

‘Jon Bartlett is excellent, and Harry Tennent is helpful.’

‘The clerks are helpful and easy to deal with.’

‘Queen Elizabeth Building has brilliant lawyers of every level.’

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