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Family: Divorce And Financial Remedy

Broadway House Chambers

Leading Juniors

Marisa Allman – The 36 Group 'Marisa has a luminous intellect. As an advocate she is willing to make the difficult arguments in court. She is quite simply spectacular.'

Roger Bickerdike – Broadway House Chambers 'Roger is highly intellectual and forensic in his research and case preparation. He commends great respect in the courtroom and he is an exceptional advocate. He exudes gravitas and experience and is on top of every detail. He never misses a point and is always up for the fight.'

Robert Cole – Broadway House Chambers 'Robert's advocacy is direct, punchy and impactful. He is the calmest head in the room; everybody hangs on to his every word. Simply brilliant.'

Elizabeth Darlington – 1GC | Family Law 'A barrister with a towering intellect and unparalleled knowledge of her subject area. What Elizabeth doesn't know about cohabitation disputes isn't worth knowing. Clients find her empathetic but authoritative. A fierce advocate.'

Francesca Fothergill – Broadway House Chambers 'Francesca is the legal swan: dignified and graceful but with a powerful kick under the water when needed. A stunningly good advocate.'

Anthony Hajimitsis – Broadway House Chambers 'Anthony’s knowledge of the law is impeccable. He is able to analyse complex legal and financial issues comprehensively, and his ability to present the case at court is faultless.'

Nicholas Power – Broadway House Chambers 'Nicholas is an unflappable and measured advocate, who has excellent rapport with solicitors, judges and clients. An incredibly persuasive barrister.'

Timothy Spain – Trinity Chambers 'Timothy has an eye for detail that only those with his experience, flair and drive can provide. He commands a court room. His advocacy is full of energy and drive.'

Jake Ellis – Broadway House Chambers ‘Jake is extremely charismatic and enthusiastic. He really excels in financial remedy work. A junior punching above his weight.’

Carl Fender – Bank House Chambers 'A precise junior, who clear and straightforward approach is well received by judges. He is very persuasive in his reasoning and advocacy.'

Zira Hussain – Broadway House Chambers 'A practical barrister and persuasive advocate who is incisive in cross-examination.'

Seth Kitson – Trinity Chambers ‘A strong and confident advocate with a calming influence. He is practical and level-headed.’

Julia Nelson – Parklane Plowden ‘Julia is a fearless and tenacious advocate with a clear and robust approach, and is excellent at managing difficult clients and knotty cases.’

Crispin Oliver – Dere Street Barristers 'Crispin always puts across his arguments to the court in a forceful yet respectable manner, and clients always feel that their case is put forward in the strongest possible way by him.'

Christopher Rowe – Broadway House Chambers ‘Christopher has a very calming influence on clients and opponents alike. He is exceptionally well-prepared and his advocacy style is concise, which is always welcomed by the judiciary.’

Emily Ward – Broadway House Chambers ‘Emily is an excellent communicator, who quickly makes clients feel at ease. She is well prepared, fights hard when she needs to, and knows how to land the killer blow in her papers and cross-examination.’

Dornier Whittaker – Broadway House Chambers 'Dornier is assiduous in her preparation. She has a brilliantly disarming style of advocacy, as well as the ability to immediately win a client's confidence.'

Family: divorce and financial remedy in Regional Bar

Tier 1 sets

Broadway House Chambers

Broadway House Chambers stands out as ‘the top matrimonial finance set in the region‘. The ‘formidable advocate‘ Robert Cole leads the group, which continues to handle a broad range of financial remedy matters. Nicholas Power garners praise for his ‘exceptional knowledge‘, and the ‘top drawer‘ Roger Bickerdike is well-versed in advising on high-value financial remedy cases. Francesca Fothergill is ‘fearless in her advocacy‘ and ‘eminently comfortable on her feet‘, with an excellent track record in handling high-net-worth matrimonial finance cases, and is widely recognised for her niche expertise in advising on cases involving landed estates and farms. Anthony Hajimitsis is ‘one of the finest strategists’ and ‘his advocacy is a masterclass in cross-examination‘. Emily Ward is ‘a high quality junior on financial cases‘, and is often instructed in cases involving complex trust structures, pre-acquired wealth and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

Les références

‘Robin Slade is always a pleasure to deal with: sympathetic, helpful, constructive and pragmatic.’

‘Rebecca Clayton, David Richardson and Robin Slade all provide an excellent service.’

‘Robin Slade and Kelly Handforth stand out as gifted and exceptional clerks.’