Chambers Review
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Family/Matrimonial - South Eastern (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Fenners Chambers is a Cambridge-based set offering expertise in a whole host of family law issues. Its barristers cover a range of complex matrimonial finance cases and are also capable of handling children law matters ranging from residence and contact disputes to local authority care orders. A source describes them as having "an extremely good range of Counsel of all levels of experience". A client explains: "They compete with London chambers for expertise and performance, at a fraction of the cost".
Strengths
It’s always a pleasure dealing with the clerks' room at Fenners.
Senior Clerk Paul Green is accommodating and approachable.
The clerks are always friendly and helpful.
The clerking is solid.
The clerks are extremely helpful, and they deal with queries promptly and efficiently.
Notable practitioners
Benjamin Phillips is frequently sought for his expertise in complicated children law cases. He has experience dealing with Children Act proceedings, as well as matters involving allegations of sexual and domestic abuse. He also has noted skills in matrimonial finance disputes.
Ben is a very good barrister who engages exceptionally with his clients.
Ben gives quality advice and is aware of external commercial factors and current affairs which may impact matters.
Benjamin is very good with his clients. He is calm, focuses on the important issues, and gets good results.
Clients love Ben for his calm, cerebral approach which is delivered with principled determination.
Ben has a calm but firm approach. He knows how to pace negotiations and is strategic in his thinking.
Carlo Coccaro handles a wide range of matrimonial finance cases. He has vast experience acting in financial remedy proceedings that involve pensions and company structures. Coccaro also has expertise in TOLATA and Schedule 1 matters.
Carlo is a great fit on a case, no matter what the style or approach of the client. He is always well prepared and focusses on reaching a pragmatic solution.
Carlo's vast experience ensures he approaches each and every case with meticulous attention to detail, careful consideration, and sound judgement.
Carlo is a sensible opponent. He knows when to fight, and when to concede. This leads to cost-effective solutions.
Carlo is an extremely able advocate.
Carlo is a very strong all-rounder, and is highly regarded by his clients.
Jodie Drummond has in-depth knowledge of private law children proceedings. She regularly acts in matters involving allegations of sexual and domestic abuse, parental alienation, as well as change of residence applications. She is also experienced in advising on TOLATA issues.
She has a good legal mind and is ferocious in court yet has an excellent way of putting clients at ease.
Jodie is totally reliable with a skill set way beyond her year of practice.
Jodie is a confident and fierce advocate but delivers this in a measured and methodical manner.
Jodie is able to form an instant rapport with her clients, working hard to manage their expectations. She is an extremely able advocate.
Jodie's tenacious approach was much needed and valued in a recent international case, giving clear, strategic advice.