Chambers Review

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Family: Children - London (Bar)

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

A respected set with substantial strength in both children and matrimonial finance proceedings. Barristers here frequently appear in cases with multi-jurisdictional elements, and regularly handle matters of great complexity involving issues such as trusts, offshore accounts, and allegations of abuse. Both public and private law work is undertaken for a wide range of clients, some of whom are high net worth. Commentators say: "Fourteen offers a wide range of very knowledgeable and detailed barristers who are more than willing to help and go above and beyond."

Joe Lamb is the senior practice manager.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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1
Michael Glaser
1
Band 1

Michael Glaser KC is a prominent family law practitioner in high demand for his expertise in complex matrimonial finance proceedings, who typically acts for an impressive high net worth and high-profile clientele. He also acts in children law matters and is recognised for the persistence and quality of his advocacy. Glaser is well versed in complex trust and company issues relating to family cases.

Michael is an excellent advocate, whose demeanour and performances in court are exquisite.

A barrister who wins the unwinnable. He’s imaginative and thorough in his advice, and in court his skills are devastating. His submissions and cross-examinations are something to behold.

He throws himself into every case with energy, enthusiasm and acumen.

Christopher Miller
2
Christopher Miller
2
Band 2

Christopher Miller practises in child law with a specialism in cases concerning abuse and non-accidental injury. He is particularly known for his work in public law cases, especially those involving complex medical evidence. Miller is instructed by guardians, parents and local authorities.

Chris Miller is an excellent strategist, whose advocacy is incisive and delivered respectfully.

Christopher is an astute, very intelligent and highly strategic counsel.

Chris is quite simply one of the most impressive barristers I have ever worked with. His legal knowledge and ability to assimilate and analyse evidence in complex children cases are astounding.

Chris is such a knowledgeable lawyer, who has great empathy for his clients. His precision in explaining the law to clients is impressive.

Ewan Murray
3
Ewan Murray
3
Band 3

Ewan Murray focuses his practice on financial remedy proceedings, often with complex trust issues, including TOLATA and Schedule 1 applications. He is also an experienced children's law advocate, and has experience of handling care proceedings involving allegations of abuse.

Ewan is excellent and puts the client at ease immediately.

Ewan is empathetic to clients and is able to put them at ease. He is calm, approachable, quick to grasp a case and a man who provides practical advice.

Ewan is incredibly hardworking, responsive and measured. He is a delight to work with.

An approachable advocate whose commitment to the client's cause is unwavering.

Ewan addresses matters in a way which lets his clients know that their perspectives are being understood and that they are being listened to.

Gillon Cameron
3
Gillon Cameron
3
Band 3

Gillon Cameron predominantly practises in high-value financial provision and remedy proceedings for high-profile individuals, and regularly handles cases with multi-jurisdictional issues. Cameron has particular expertise in matters involving complex asset and business structures and is an expert on company valuations and detailed accounting. He is well equipped to handle cases with international dimensions.

It's always a pleasure to work with Gillon as his no-nonsense approach gets results.

A very talented lawyer with many strings to his bow.

Gillon has a clear, in-depth knowledge of the law and understood the nuances in a very complicated case. He prepares thoroughly and grasps the key issues in the case.

The advocate that you want on your side. He tackles thorny issues head on and provides decisive and detailed advice.

3
Ranjit Singh
3
Band 3

Ranjit Singh has a practice that takes in all areas of family law, but is particularly strong on public and private law children work. He regularly represents children, parents and local authorities, and has extensive experience of cases involving serious inflicted injuries.

Ranjit has an extensive knowledge of the law and is always able to get to the very heart of the issues in the case. He also has exceptional client care skills.

Ranjit grasped the issues quickly and effectively in what was a very complex case. His thoroughnesswith regard to his preparation was commendable.

Ranjit is fabulous on any case in which he's instructed. He's calm, knowledgeable and someone who has a warm bedside manner.

An excellent barrister, who explains complex matters to clients well and puts them at ease.

4
Damian Stuart
4
Band 4

Damian Stuart has a full family law practice, and proves particularly strong on public and private children law work. He acts for parents, children, extended family members and local authorities, and was a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel until his transfer to the Bar.

Damian is a tenacious advocate who will always fight for the underdog until the bitter end.

Empathetic towards the client and down to earth, he's a real asset to the set.

Damian works tirelessly on cases, always achieving the best possible outcome for clients. He takes a genuine interest in the cases in which he is instructed.

James Mulholland
4
James Mulholland
4
Band 4

James Mulholland is an expert at representing children, guardians and parents in complex private and public law cases. He routinely acts in matters concerning allegations of serious sexual abuse and physical harm.

Clients appreciate the fact that he takes a direct approach and furnishes honest, realistic advice.

James Mulholland is excellent at advising on complex matters and someone who builds a good rapport with the client.

James is a pleasure to instruct, not only because of his excellent preparation, grasp of the case and advocacy skills, but also because of his approachability.

He is calm in court and always to the point.

4
Joan Connell
4
Band 4

Joan Connell is an impressive children law practitioner who is able to handle both public and private law cases. Connell acts for parents, children and local authorities in an array of matters including care proceedings, parental alienation, non-accidental injury and fabricated illness and placement disputes. She has appeared in the Court of Appeal.

Joan's client care is outstanding and she always goes above and beyond for both solicitor and client.

Thorough and methodical, she ensures continuity in a case and provides expert advice and advocacy. She also has a very personable manner.

Joan is committed to client care of the highest standard. She is a pleasure to work with as she is approachable, extremely helpful to those who instruct her and accommodating of clients’ needs.

4
Mandy Short
4
Band 4

Mandy Short is a specialist in public and private law children proceedings, who represents parents, children, guardians and local authorities, as well as extended family members. Many of her cases involve inflicted injury, sexual and physical abuse, and mental health issues. She also represents children where deprivation of their liberty is sought.

Mandy Short is skilled at representing highly vulnerable and difficult clients with mental health and learning difficulties. She combines tenacity with the patience of a saint.

Mandy is an exceptional advocate. She commands the court's attention and is very persuasive.

Mandy prepares her cases with an eye for detail and forensic analysis. An absolute pleasure to work with, she is intuitive and gets straight to the issues in the case.

4
Matthew Warmoth
4
Band 4

Matthew Warmoth covers a breadth of family finance and private children law work. He has experience with financial remedy cases, Schedule 1 proceedings and property and cohabitation disputes. He has particular expertise with cases involving trusts and companies.

Matthew is a thorough, effective and persuasive advocate, who makes his clients feel at ease from the start to the conclusion of his cases.

Matthew was phenomenal in court and his cross-examination of the other party was excellent. He stayed calm and focused, and it was clear that he had a thorough understanding of the matter.

Matthew grasps the clients' worries and is able to achieve the best results for them.

Matt is a talented barrister with an impressive grasp of law and procedure. He demonstrates a high standard of client care, even, or especially, when the case becomes difficult and testing.

Matt has an excellent insight as to how to manage cases to achieve the desired outcome for clients. He is also very communicative and approachable.

Tatiana Rocha
U
Tatiana Rocha
U
Up and Coming

Tatiana Rocha is a well-regarded up and coming junior able to handle complex matrimonial finance cases. She has experience of a wide range of issues relating to the field, and is noted for her skill in breach of consent proceedings and private FDRs.

Clients have always been impressed with her preparation and pragmatic approach.

A flexible and confident advocate, who is able to deal with last-minute instructions well and with appropriate care.

She has a very hands-on approach and her knowledge of the area is very extensive.

Tatiana is a ferocious advocate, who is exceptionally bright. She is always nothing but fair when dealing with difficult cases and clients.

Ranked Barristers at
Fourteen

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Band

Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Family: Matrimonial Finance

1
Michael Glaser KC
1
Band 1

Juniors

London (Bar)

Family: Children

Christopher Miller
2
Christopher Miller
2
Band 2
3
Ranjit Singh
3
Band 3
4
Damian Stuart
4
Band 4
James Mulholland
4
James Mulholland
4
Band 4
4
Joan Connell
4
Band 4
4
Mandy Short
4
Band 4
Family: Matrimonial Finance

Ewan Murray
3
Ewan Murray
3
Band 3
Gillon Cameron
3
Gillon Cameron
3
Band 3
4
Matthew Warmoth
4
Band 4
Tatiana Rocha
U
Tatiana Rocha
U
Up and Coming