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42BR Barristers

Family/Matrimonial

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42BR Barristers

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Family/Matrimonial - South Eastern (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

42BR Barristers is a well-established set with a range of barristers able to handle complex matrimonial finance and children law matters. Members have extensive experience in finance-related issues, including those arising from the breakdown of civil partnerships, divorces with international elements, pre- and postnuptial agreements, and cases involving company assets, pensions and trusts. In addition to this, the set can offer clients members with significant expertise in public and private children law, including care proceedings, adoptions, abductions and radicalisation. An interviewee comments: "The barristers have a great range of skills." A different source states: "The barristers are friendly and approachable, they have a great knowledge of the law."

Steve Sheridan is the set's director of clerking.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are friendly, helpful and always happy to help.

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  • The clerks were helpful and efficient.

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  • 42BR's clerks always go above and beyond to assist wherever they can.

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  • Tim Dockrill, practice manager, and his team are always quick to respond and are very helpful. Exactly what we would want from a clerks' room.

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  • The clerks are both really personable and approachable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeremy Hall
    Jeremy Hall

    Jeremy Hall

    Jeremy Hall is a dedicated family law practitioner with a wealth of experience. He has a highly regarded practice both in public law children cases and financial remedy work. The majority of his instructions are on behalf of parents, but he also represents local authorities and children – often in serious cases of alleged abuse.

    • Jeremy is articulate, charming and excellent with clients.

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    • Jeremy is the most amiable individual outside of court, and formidable inside.

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    • Jeremy is brilliant with clients, quickly building a rapport, and is thorough in his explanations.

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  • Kate Kochnari
    Kate Kochnari

    Kate Kochnari

    Kate Kochnari is an impressive performer specialising in family law and Court of Protection cases. She acts in a host of children law cases, including care proceedings. She often acts for children and parents and is a strong choice for vulnerable clients with mental health issues.

    • Kate is meticulous, highly thorough, but also has a great client manner outside of court.

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    • Kate is organised and she is able to think ahead tactically. She is calm, patient, and reassuring to vulnerable clients.

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    • Kate excels in simplifying complex issues, making her a trusted adviser to clients and a go-to barrister for solicitors navigating difficult cases.

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  • Joanne Porter
    Joanne Porter

    Joanne Porter

    Joanne Porter is a former solicitor with experience in private and public law matters, who is especially knowledgeable when it comes to public cases concerning adoption and care proceedings. She is praised for her understanding of international issues.

    • Joanne is a standout advocate with a rare blend of sharp legal acumen and grounded, human understanding.

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    • Joanne is calm, reflective and patient with her clients. She's a highly respected advocate who will no doubt become a silk one day.

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    • Joanne has a wealth of experience in the legal industry, going above and beyond for her clients.

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  • Amanda Jepson
    Amanda Jepson

    Amanda Jepson

    Amanda Jepson is noted for her representation of clients in complex family disputes. She is highly experienced at representing the local authorities in such cases.

    • Amanda is meticulous in her preparation, is knowledgeable about the law, and strives to act in her clients' best interests.

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