Family/Matrimonial - Western (Bar)
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Colleton Chambers impresses with its well-established practice in public and private law children matters. The Exeter-based set has a wealth of experience in non-accidental injuries, abuse, adoption and surrogacy cases. One source notes that "the knowledge and experience within chambers is remarkable." Another client states: "Colleton chambers is a highly regarded chambers across the circuit."
Gareth Latchem is the family and civil clerk.
Strengths
The clerks are utterly superb, quick and thorough.
They have a wealth of experience, great accessibility and efficient clerking.
The clerking service of Colleton chambers is fantastic.
Notable practitioners
Christopher Godfrey focuses his practice on public children law work and devotes the majority of his time to care matters. He is also skilled at taking on private disputes involving child relocation and surrogacy.
Christopher is excellent all-round, with an air of calmness.
Christopher is a quick-thinking and very able barrister.
Claire Wills-Goldingham KC is a highly experienced silk with extensive experience across both public and private children matters, including cases involving issues such as sexual abuse and non-accidental injury. She is additionally well versed in financial disputes regarding businesses and taxation implications.
Mark Whitehall specialises in taking on children law cases that involve complex medical evidence and serious injuries. He also has notable expertise in cases involving adoption and children being placed into care.
Mark is a very experienced barrister and this shows in his case preparation and advocacy.
Mark's years of experience lead to an advocate of superb quality while remaining friendly and unshakeable.
Mark is very kind and compassionate with his clients.
