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Family: Matrimonial Finance - Northern (Bar)

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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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Notable Practitioners

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Grant Lazarus
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Band 1

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
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Band 1

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.

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
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Band 1

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.

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
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Band 2

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
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Band 2

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.

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

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Family: Children

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Margaret Parr
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Band 1
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Paul Wright
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Band 2
Family: Matrimonial Finance

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Grant Lazarus
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Band 1
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Katherine Huyton
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Kevin Reade
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Band 2