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Family: Matrimonial Finance - London (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

QEB boasts sought-after silks and juniors with valued expertise in matrimonial finance law, who act for a high-profile, high net worth client base in the full gamut of family proceedings. Cases undertaken by the set frequently involve highly complicated issues relating to such matters as jurisdiction disputes, injunctions, Inheritance Act and TOLATA claims, trusts, offshore accounts and prenuptial agreements. Many of them are multinational in nature. Although primarily known for their strength in finance proceedings, some members are also proficient in the handling of children cases. One solicitor comments: "The set is a true leader in matrimonial finance and offers exceptional service and client care. The set goes above and beyond every time."

Jon Bartlett is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth Clarke
Elizabeth Clarke
Star Individuals

Elizabeth Clarke is a leading financial junior specialising in high net worth divorce cases of high technical complexity, many of which involve asset issues. She is commended for her sharp and assertive advocacy, and is widely regarded as operating at the level of a silk.

Elizabeth Clarke is a formidable and utterly brilliant advocate.

Liz is able to command the confidence of the most difficult and powerful clients. She is an excellent advocate with incredible judgement, who is able to engage well with judges.

Lewis Marks
Lewis Marks
Star Individuals

Lewis Marks KC is one of the prime leaders in London family law, who handles the most significant financial cases, many of which are international in nature. He is renowned for his technical proficiency and superior courtroom skills.

Lewis is in a league of his own when it comes to complex matrimonial finance work.

Lewis is the leading silk for complex ultra-high net worth cases. He is a forensic mastermind.

The most sophisticated family barrister at the Bar and the master of advocacy. He is intimidatingly intelligent.

Lewis is able to forensically review each case and identify a strategic path forward. Clients respond well to his approach. His advocacy is unparalleled.

Marina Faggionato
Marina Faggionato
Star Individuals

Marina Faggionato is a family junior recognised for the strength of both her complex high net worth finance and private children practices. She tackles cases of an international nature, and is also a qualified arbitrator. She is especially experienced in matters involving offshore assets.

Calm under pressure, she never misses a beat and is on top of every detail. She fights hard for her clients.

A senior junior with the skillset of a silk. She is incredibly bright, highly personable and a great team player.

Marina is super bright. She is very good with clients and her polished style is very persuasive in front of judges.

An extremely able finance practitioner, who always finds the clever points to turn cases.

Marina deals very competently with complex financial and children matters.

Amy Kisser
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Amy Kisser
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Band 1

Amy Kisser handles high net worth financial cases. She specialises in cases involving complicated onshore and offshore corporate and trust structures and assets. Her expertise also extends to jurisdictional disputes.

One of the best juniors there is. A delight to work with and someone with incredible judgement.

Amy is simply excellent in every respect. She's a standout performer.

Amy is a fantastic advocate, who is easy to work with and great at client management.

Charanjit Batt
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Charanjit Batt
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Band 1

Charanjit Batt is predominantly a financial practitioner handling moderate and high net worth divorce proceedings. She has broad international expertise and is an expert in jurisdictional and enforcement issues. Batt has experience in the area of offshore trusts considered in relation to acrimonious financial remedy proceedings.

Charanjit is a phenomenal advocate, who is always immaculately prepared and someone with fantastic judgement.

Understated but hugely effective and a pleasure to instruct, she is the smoothest of advocates who can win unwinnable cases. She will be a silk within the next few years.

She is a clear thinker and a skilled advocate, who is a complete pleasure to deal with. Most importantly, she consistently achieves fantastic outcomes.

Charanjit's advocacy is second to none. The combination of great technical expertise and fierce and targeted advocacy makes her an impressive adversary.

James Ewins
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James Ewins
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Band 1

James Ewins KC specialises in large-scale financial remedy proceedings concerning complex domestic and international wealth and trust structures, including pensions and trusts. He is also experienced in jurisdictional disputes and international enforcement matters, and is trained as a private FDR evaluator and arbitrator.

James Ewins absorbs the most complex of financial remedy work. His advocacy is beautiful and delivered with the most eloquent punch.

A very wise advocate.

James is at the top of his field - he has incredible client care skills combined with outstanding advocacy, brilliant drafting and an excellent mind for numbers.

Joseph Rainer
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Joseph Rainer
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Band 1

Joseph Rainer is instructed in the full range of private family law matters, more particularly financial remedy proceedings. He has expertise in cases concerning TOLATA, as well as those relating to pensions, enforcement and asset structures, and has handled a number of matters that are international in nature.

Joseph is technically and numerically brilliant. He has a brain the size of a small planet but can explain things in layman's terms.

A future High Court judge in the making. He produces written work of the highest quality and is exceptionally intelligent.

Joseph Rainer is super bright and super user-friendly.

Katie Cowton
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Katie Cowton
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Band 1

Catherine Cowton KC is an expert family finance practitioner who is particularly strong on jurisdictional disputes. She is well respected for her high-profile practice, which consists of both significant litigation and private FDR hearings. Her expertise additionally extends to Schedule 1 cases. She has handled cases arising from the dissolution of civil partnership and cohabitation.

Katie is absolutely incredible. She is not only a truly brilliant advocate but also unfailingly has all the details of the case in her mind. Her drafting and numerical skills are second to none.

Immaculate preparation and presentation are her hallmarks.

Morgan Sirikanda
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Morgan Sirikanda
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Band 1

Morgan Sirikanda is a family practitioner focusing on complex, high-value matrimonial finance cases, often including an international element. He maintains a practice which is notable for its specialism in financial remedy proceedings with complex business aspects.

A joy to work with. Morgan is one step ahead of the majority and a highly persuasive advocate.

Morgan advises clients with the perfect blend of impeccable legal knowledge and an understanding of how to manage their personal expectations and needs.

Morgan is brilliant. He is very calm and collected and he delivers an excellent performance both in court and with the clients.

Morgan is ferociously bright and a brilliant advocate.

Stewart Leech
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Stewart Leech
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Band 1

Stewart Leech KC is a leading family silk known for his Anglo-French practice, who represents extremely wealthy clients in complex financial remedy proceedings. He also assists with matters that involve corporate and trusts issues.

Stewart Leech is just fantastic; he's very charming, very personable and very sharp.

Stewart oozes wisdom and displays outstanding advocacy.

Tim Amos
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Tim Amos
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Band 1

Tim Amos KC is a highly experienced and respected money practitioner with a specialism in high-value Anglo-German disputes owing to his expertise in the field and professional-standard fluency in the German language. He has additional expertise in Austria and is noted for his skill in tackling complex jurisdiction issues. Amos is also respected for his standing as both collaborative counsel and a resolution mediator.

Tim is very much a details man and it comes across in his in-depth preparation for cases.

Tim brings a cerebral approach but is also able to clearly articulate difficult concepts to the lay client with patience and kindness.

Tim offers extremely slick presentation, great preparation and superior client service.

Tim is one of the leading KCs and his particularly strong in complex international financial matters. He is a fierce advocate who fights for his client.

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Duncan Brooks
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Band 2

Duncan Brooks KC is a family barrister offering deep expertise in significant financial remedy cases, who is also widely regarded for his arbitration, FDR and wider dispute resolution practice. He has expertise in jurisdictional disputes and matters involving trusts and third parties.

A very solid, reliable and safe pair of hands, and a man with excellent technical legal knowledge.

He deals easily with complex financial matters and is a pleasure to work with from the solicitor's point of view. Clients are very grateful for the support he provides them.

Not only does Duncan possess encyclopaedic knowledge and excellent client care skills, but his written work and advocacy are a pleasure to behold.

Marcus Lazarides
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Marcus Lazarides
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Band 2

Marcus Lazarides specialises in complex family finance work, and is particularly noted for cases where he navigates intricate corporate and trust structures containing significant assets. He is also well versed in disputes with an international dimension.

Marcus puts clients at ease with his charm and sense of calm. He has a strong feel for a case from the outset, and invariably comes up with the right answer.

Pure class. He’s brilliant.

Possibly the nicest man at the Bar. He's hugely generous with his time and a strong advocate.

Rosemary Budden
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Rosemary Budden
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Band 2

Rosemary Budden focuses on matrimonial proceedings on behalf of wealthy clients, often involving complex corporate, trust and tax elements. Budden also has experience of matters involving valuation issues.

Rosemary is so lovely to work with and willing to be in constant email contact as the case progresses. She is diligent, hard working and someone with excellent judgement.

Rosemary is just amazing and has some of the best people skills and bedside manner of any counsel.

Samantha Singer
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Samantha Singer
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Band 2

Samantha Singer has a practice that includes high-value divorce proceedings undertaken on behalf of high-profile individuals. She is noted for her routine instruction by high-ranking London solicitor firms. Singer has expertise in sensitive and high-profile matters, acting both led and unled.

Samantha is excellent. She is very pragmatic and has fantastic judgement.

A joy to work with and razor sharp in his approach.

Thomas Haggie
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Thomas Haggie
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Band 2

Thomas Haggie is a specialist financial remedies practitioner who has experience in appearing before the High Court. He has valued expertise in the forensic tracing of assets and offshore trust structures. He also focuses his practice on representing clients in TOLATA claims.

He is not afraid to run a difficult argument and really sees himself as part of the team.

A highly persuasive advocate who has a wonderful way with clients.

Thomas has a brain the size of Britain and is particularly adept at complex cases involving jurisdictional issues and trusts. He's a compelling and charming advocate, who is a delight to work with.

Thomas is a fantastic strategist, who has proved his advocacy credentials both in the High Court and Court of Appeal.

Tom is excellent on his feet and great with clients. His written work is of the highest quality.

William Tyzack
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William Tyzack
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Band 2

William Tyzack is a versatile family junior with a mixed practice comprising both international finance and children proceedings. He handles matters including those relating to leave to remove, abduction and divorce. Tyzack has expertise in trusts and Schedule 1 disputes.

Will Tysack he is a brilliant junior, who is hard-working and has fabulous attention to detail.

William Tyzack is an excellent all-round practitioner, who is really hard-working and very insightful when it comes to child abduction matters.

A very technical barrister who is adept at dealing with children cases. He is particularly strong on tricky international issues.

Alexander Thorpe
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Alexander Thorpe
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Band 3

Alexander Thorpe KC is highly regarded for his work in complex matrimonial finance cases. He is expert in the valuation of assets such as property and corporate entities.

Mr Thorpe is recognised both by judges and his peers to be an excellent advocate who can make a devastating impact with his eloquent cross- examination.

Alexander Thorpe is a phenomenal advocate. Not only is his attention to detail and advocacy first class, but he seems to be able to do it with ease.

Alexander is a superb advocate whilst at the same time being very amiable and approachable to his clients. He delivers in every way.

Andrew Campbell
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Andrew Campbell
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Band 3

Andrew Campbell is a notable barrister with valued expertise in international financial remedy disputes. He is recognised for acting on cross-border enforcement orders, and possesses additional experience in Schedule 1. He is also qualified to represent clients in private FDRs.

Andy is always one step ahead of his opponent. His preparation and innovative thinking in tricky cases are unmatched.

Andy Campbell is extremely thorough and well prepared. He has proven to be a great advocate, leaving no stone unturned.

Andrew is an authoritative advocate who delivers sensible and balanced advice in a careful and thoughtful way, reassuring clients that their case has been analysed from all angles.

Andy is an absolute delight to work with - he's very approachable and highly intelligent. He possesses particularly impressive numeracy skills which is a must for any high net worth family case.

Andrew Campbell is a flawless barrister.

Daniel Bentham
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Daniel Bentham
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Band 3

Daniel Bentham KC is a financial remedy specialist noted for his understated yet precise advocacy. He mainly represents high net worth clients in complex matters involving business interests and trusts. Bentham boasts further proficiency in jurisdiction disputes and in cases involving international tax and enforcement issues. He wins acclaim for his attention to detail and client care.

Daniel is the ideal barrister. His style of advocacy wins over judges and is powerful yet understated. He is excellent at bonding with clients; they trust him and his advice.

Daniel offers outstanding advocacy, judgement and skill.

Janine McGuigan
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Janine McGuigan
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Band 3

Janine McGuigan is very active in the family law space with a particular focus on matrimonial finance matters. She has impressive credentials for acting in international matters, with experience in offshore issues too. High net worth clients frequently seek her out for representation.

Janine thinks quickly on her feet and is relentless in her efforts to secure the best outcome for our clients.

An excellent junior who combines impressive paperwork, exceptional advocacy and great client care skills.

Janine is a very strong advocate who also exhibits excellent client service.

Janine is meticulous and very bright.

Matthew Firth
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Matthew Firth
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Band 3

Matthew Firth focuses his family practice on financial remedy proceedings, engaging in high-value disputes on behalf of wealthy individuals. His experience includes company valuation and non-disclosure disputes.

Matthew Firth is tenacious; he keeps going at issues when most would have given up.

Sarah Phipps
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Sarah Phipps
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Band 3

Sarah Phipps KC is an experienced family practitioner frequently instructed by London's leading firms in high net worth financial remedy proceedings. She handles divorce cases which often have international elements attached, and has experience of dealing with complex trust and business issues.

Sarah is a marvellous marshaller of huge amounts of information.

In consultation Sarah combines empathy with firmness, meaning she is able to get through to the most difficult of clients.

Absolutely amazing. Her client skills are impeccable and her judgement probably the soundest at the Bar. Her written work is also spectacular and she is the smoothest and most persuasive of advocates.

Sarah is very helpful and technically great. She is also very good with clients.

Sarah Phipps thinks on her feet and is good at turning things around quickly. She is really responsive,

Fitzrene Headley
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Fitzrene Headley
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Band 4

Fitzrene Headley is frequently sought by ultra high net worth clients to advise on a wide range of matrimonial finance matters. She is particularly adept at counselling on cases involving international issues.

Fitzrene Headley was able to assimilate all of the detail really quickly.

Fitzrene is an excellent junior - she's great with clients, phenomenally quick on her feet and a very persuasive advocate.

Fitzrene is excellent, extremely well-liked by the client and fantastic on her feet. She identifies the most important points of the case and secures a brilliant result for the client.

Fitzrene makes clients feel empowered by having her as a force fighting their corner. She delivers frank advice which cuts to the core of issues.

Harry Campbell
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Harry Campbell
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Band 4

Harry Campbell's growing matrimonial finance practice sees him frequently instructed by high net worth clients. He is extremely well versed in handling matters involving a wide range of financial issues including tax, pensions, trusts and business assets.

His affable personality is infectious and gives clients confidence that he has their backs.

Harry has the manner and skill of a more senior barrister and his expertise and knowledge of the law is impressive.

A superb all-rounder. Brilliant with clients and all over the detail, Harry is really user-friendly for solicitors and goes above and beyond.

Harry is such an impressive junior. He has a wonderfully calm but effective style and always builds a positive rapport with clients, opposing barristers and judges.

Joshua McEvoy
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Joshua McEvoy
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Band 4

Joshua McEvoy is an extremely experienced matrimonial finance practitioner with in-depth knowledge of international issues relating to financial remedy cases. He is able to deal with a wide range of matters including disputes over corporate entities and trusts.

He's very into the detail and his written work is brilliant.

Joshua is simply exceptional. He's always prepared and clients have complete confidence in him.

Mr McEvoy prepares well for each conference and hearing. He is a clear advocate, who is very persuasive in his delivery.

Joshua has the ability to grasp every fact and figure of a case and ask the right questions in order to bring matters to a conclusion.

Saima Younis
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Saima Younis
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Band 4

Saima Younis is a highly regarded matrimonial finance specialist with experience in cases involving significant assets and multiple jurisdictions.

A fierce and fearless advocate. Clients love her and she is fantastic fun to work with, as well as being highly intelligent and a great strategist.

She has an unmatched ability to connect with clients and truly empathise with them, whilst simultaneously being a talented advocate who is able to provide commercially aware advice.

Saima is a wonderful counsel to have on your side - she will fight your client's corner fiercely. She is very approachable, which makes her clients feel at ease.

A wonderful, talented advocate.

Sophie Clayton
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Sophie Clayton
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Up and Coming

Sophie Clayton is a strong up and coming finance specialist. She is very well-versed in both domestic and international issues and has conducted cases involving a wide variety of assets in dispute including corporate entities and property.

Sophie Clayton is a brilliant advocate, who is hard-working and hot on numbers.

Sophie is a really talented barrister who is experienced beyond her years of call. She provides meticulous presentation and persuasive advocacy.

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Family: Matrimonial Finance

Lewis Marks KC
Lewis Marks KC
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James Ewins KC
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James Ewins KC
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Katie Cowton KC
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Katie Cowton KC
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Stewart Leech KC
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Stewart Leech KC
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Tim Amos KC
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Tim Amos KC
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Duncan Brooks KC
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Band 2
Alexander Thorpe KC
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Alexander Thorpe KC
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Daniel Bentham KC
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Daniel Bentham KC
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Band 3
Sarah Phipps KC
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Sarah Phipps KC
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London (Bar)

Family: Children

William Tyzack
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William Tyzack
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Family: Matrimonial Finance

Elizabeth Clarke
Elizabeth Clarke
Star Individuals
Marina Faggionato
Marina Faggionato
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Amy Kisser
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Amy Kisser
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Charanjit Batt
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Charanjit Batt
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Joseph Rainer
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Joseph Rainer
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Morgan Sirikanda
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Morgan Sirikanda
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Marcus Lazarides
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Marcus Lazarides
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Rosemary Budden
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Rosemary Budden
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Band 2
Samantha Singer
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Samantha Singer
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Band 2
Thomas Haggie
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Thomas Haggie
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