Albion Chambers is a ‘go-to chambers for financial remedies in the South West‘. The team of ‘fantastic matrimonial finance barristers‘, led by Nicholas Sproull, has an excellent reputation for handling the gamut of financial remedy work for high-net-worth individuals. Sproull is well versed in acting for high-net-worth individuals in cases involving inherited assets, farms and landed estates, pre-nuptial agreements, and pensions issues. Head of chambers Richard English KC is ‘a persuasive advocate who exudes gravitas‘, and regularly handles TOLATA claims, future inheritance matters and cases concerning the applicability of Sharia law. The ‘pragmatic‘ Daniel Leafe continues to advise on financial remedy cases involving large private companies and domestic and overseas trusts. Caroline Middleton is ‘a stand-out barrister for complex financial cases, particularly those requiring precision and strategic thinking‘.
Family: divorce and financial remedy in
Regional Bar
Albion Chambers
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‘Michael Harding and Julie Hathway always provide an excellent service.’
‘Julie Hathway and Michael Harding are fantastic clerks. They are always willing to help, incredibly hard working and reasonable with regards to fees.’
‘The clerks are fantastic, they respond quickly and have a quick understating of what the client might need and strive to find the barrister that would be the best fit. Michael Harding will go out of his way to help.’
Pump Court Chambers
Pump Court Chambers is ‘very well catered in terms of matrimonial finance work‘. Edward Boydell KC stands out for his ‘deep legal knowledge combined with a calm and authoritative presence in court‘; he leads the family finance group. Geoffrey Kelly is ‘a tough but charming negotiator‘; Jennifer Lee has ‘a searing intelligence‘ and regularly handles complex, high-value financial remedy cases involving inherited wealth, nuptial agreements, trusts and hidden assets. Tara Lyons specialises in financial remedy work, and often advises on cases concerning Schedule 1 claims, pensions, cohabitation disputes and TOLATA claims. Catherine Breslin left the self-employed Bar in March 2024.
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‘Tony Atkins runs a great team, a tight ship.’
‘Tony Atkins is a real asset to Pump Court.’
‘James Collier works tirelessly hard.’
St John's Chambers
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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‘Elaine Jewell-Moore and Marcus Harding are particularly excellent.’
‘Luke Hodgson is always incredibly knowledgeable and helpful.’
‘Luke Hodgson, Marcus Harding and Elaine Jewell-Moore bend over backwards to provide a platinum level of service irrespective of the value or complexity of a case.’
3PB
At 3PB, the ‘outstanding‘ family finance team has an excellent track record in handling a broad range of complex financial remedy matters. Group head Hamish Dunlop has ‘a depth of knowledge and experience at his fingertips‘, and continues to act on financial remedy cases involving family farms and businesses. The ‘methodical‘ Esther Lieu is well-versed in advising on TOLATA applications and Schedule 1 claims, as well as cases involving pre and post-nuptial agreements and overseas assets. Mark Elliott regularly represents clients in cohabitation disputes.
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‘Rob Leonard runs the ship as if there are 36 hours in the day.’
‘Ian Charlton, Gemma Hyett, Rob Leonard and Philip Jones are exceptional.’
‘Tom Cox and Jess Street are awesome.’
Albion Chambers
Les références
‘Michael Harding and Julie Hathway always provide an excellent service.’
‘Julie Hathway and Michael Harding are fantastic clerks. They are always willing to help, incredibly hard working and reasonable with regards to fees.’
‘The clerks are fantastic, they respond quickly and have a quick understating of what the client might need and strive to find the barrister that would be the best fit. Michael Harding will go out of his way to help.’
Pump Court Chambers
Pump Court Chambers is ‘very well catered in terms of matrimonial finance work‘. Edward Boydell KC stands out for his ‘deep legal knowledge combined with a calm and authoritative presence in court‘; he leads the family finance group. Geoffrey Kelly is ‘a tough but charming negotiator‘; Jennifer Lee has ‘a searing intelligence‘ and regularly handles complex, high-value financial remedy cases involving inherited wealth, nuptial agreements, trusts and hidden assets. Tara Lyons specialises in financial remedy work, and often advises on cases concerning Schedule 1 claims, pensions, cohabitation disputes and TOLATA claims. Catherine Breslin left the self-employed Bar in March 2024.
Les références
‘Tony Atkins runs a great team, a tight ship.’
‘Tony Atkins is a real asset to Pump Court.’
‘James Collier works tirelessly hard.’
St John's Chambers
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.
Les références
‘Elaine Jewell-Moore and Marcus Harding are particularly excellent.’
‘Luke Hodgson is always incredibly knowledgeable and helpful.’
‘Luke Hodgson, Marcus Harding and Elaine Jewell-Moore bend over backwards to provide a platinum level of service irrespective of the value or complexity of a case.’
3PB
At 3PB, the ‘outstanding‘ family finance team has an excellent track record in handling a broad range of complex financial remedy matters. Group head Hamish Dunlop has ‘a depth of knowledge and experience at his fingertips‘, and continues to act on financial remedy cases involving family farms and businesses. The ‘methodical‘ Esther Lieu is well-versed in advising on TOLATA applications and Schedule 1 claims, as well as cases involving pre and post-nuptial agreements and overseas assets. Mark Elliott regularly represents clients in cohabitation disputes.
Les références
‘Rob Leonard runs the ship as if there are 36 hours in the day.’
‘Ian Charlton, Gemma Hyett, Rob Leonard and Philip Jones are exceptional.’
‘Tom Cox and Jess Street are awesome.’