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7 Harrington St Chambers

Family: Matrimonial Finance

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7 Harrington St Chambers

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Family: Matrimonial Finance - Northern (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

7 Harrington St Chambers draws upon remarkable expertise in family law to assist both with matrimonial finance and children matters. This Liverpool-based set offers clients the benefit of a wealth of experience in financial remedy and financial provision matters, including cases that involve high-value property or share portfolios. Members of the set also offer significant expertise in a wide range of children law cases, both public and private. One source says: "I regularly instruct counsel from 7HS to deal with complex children matters and they have a good selection of juniors."

John Kilgallon is the practice director.

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Strengths

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  • They have a very approachable and efficient clerking team.

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  • Excellent clerking.

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  • The clerks are very helpful and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Grant Lazarus
    Grant Lazarus

    Grant Lazarus

    Grant Lazarus is an experienced family law specialist who has particular expertise in financial remedy cases, particularly those involving high-value assets. He is regularly instructed to act in TOLATA cases.

    • Grant Lazarus provides excellent support and is very technical.

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  • Katherine Huyton
    Katherine Huyton

    Katherine Huyton

    Katherine Huyton has expertise in a range of matrimonial finance matters. She is frequently sought for her expertise in TOLATA cases.

    • Katherine is a strong advocate, has wide experience and is unflappable.

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    • Ms Huyton's knowledge of the law is outstanding. She has such a high level of technical knowledge of the rules and practice directions. She has invaluable insight.

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  • Margaret Parr
    Margaret Parr

    Margaret Parr

    Margaret Parr is a public and private children law practitioner focusing on complex cases. She primarily deals with cases involving physical, emotional and sexual abuse, FGM and forced marriage, as well as international relocation.

    • Margaret is excellent, she is very bright, technically able and thorough. She instils confidence in her clients with her calm yet tenacious approach.

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    • Margaret Parr never lets her professionalism drop. She is the most professional person I've ever encountered but is also well liked by clients and judges.

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  • Kevin Reade
    Kevin Reade

    Kevin Reade

    Kevin Reade is an experienced family barrister with a focus on matrimonial finance. His caseload spans high-value financial remedy cases and private children proceedings, and sees him act for a diverse client base.

    • Kevin Reade is sensible and takes a thorough approach. He is also good on his feet.

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  • Paul Wright
    Paul Wright

    Paul Wright

    Paul Wright is an expert in children law. Wright acts for children and parents, as well as local authorities. His expertise covers a wide range of matters including non-accidental injuries, trafficking and abuse claims, among many other issues.

    • Paul is always well prepared, charming with a pleasant presentation style. He is efficient and helpful.

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    • Paul Wright has a lovely manner with clients which makes them feel at ease, even in extremely challenging situations.

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Ranked Barristers at 7 Harrington St Chambers (5)

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