Family/Matrimonial

Abigail Bond is head of the children law team and an expert in challenging cases concerning alleged sexual and physical abuse. She is well known for her authorship of a frequently used text on learning disabilities and is regularly instructed in cases concerning the care of children and Court of Protection matters.

Christopher Sharp KC is an extremely well-regarded family silk who frequently handles disputes relating to the division of significant assets. He regularly acts in matters with an international element to them, as well as cases involving complex medical evidence. His family law practice benefits from top-drawer expertise in the most serious personal injury claims.

Judi Evans heads the family team at the set and maintains a strong reputation for her work in the public sphere, particularly on non-accidental injury cases concerning abuse allegations. She has additional experience handling complex cases involving drug and alcohol abuse, as well as fabricated or induced illness.

Susan Hunter has expertise in children cases with complex aspects such as sexual, physical and emotional abuse, as well as handling adoption and trafficking matters.

Zoë Saunders is a specialist in family law, often dealing with international leave to remove cases and divorce proceedings involving property in the UK and abroad. She has experience in financial disputes regarding inherited property, business partnerships, trusts and land matters, and insolvency issues.

Jack Harris is highlighted for his strong work across a range of family matters. He practises predominantly in financial remedy work.

Jody Atkinson practises across the whole spectrum of private family matters, often advising on ancillary relief disputes involving family trusts and overseas companies, as well as bankruptcy and insolvency issues. He is also active in matters relating to child support.

Lucy Reed KC specialises in children work and acts for clients on a wide variety of public and private cases. She regularly advises on matters involving challenging or vulnerable parties, such as parents with substance abuse or mental health issues, and children with disabilities and learning difficulties. She is also skilled at handling adoption and trafficking cases before the High Court.

Richard Norman acts on a broad range of family law matters, including those concerning financial remedies following relationship breakdowns and complex private children cases. He is particularly well versed in cases with an international element, involving foreign assets and trusts, as well as taxation issues.

Bethany Scarsbrook specialises in financial remedies disputes and private children law, with particular experience in cases that involve cross-jurisdictional issues, complex asset structures and allegations of assault.

Caroline Elford is an experienced advocate with a strong children law practice. She frequently acts in matters concerning serious physical abuse, non-accidental injury cases and care proceedings.

Jacqueline Humphreys is particularly recognised for her handling of financial matters. She is noted for her specialism in Schedule 1 applications, as well as complex matrimonial finance matters involving trusts and other shared assets.

Julia Belyavin is experienced in public and private children law. Her children law work is often focused on complex cases of physical, mental or sexual abuse, and sees her appear before the High Court.

Former solicitor Ryan Morgan handles public and private children law work. He represents local authorities, parents and children with complex proceedings, including cases involving non-accidental injury, fabricated illness, sexual assaults and child death.

Zahid Hussain is a family law specialist who represents children, guardians and parents in children law matters. His experience includes cases of non-accidental injury, sexual and physical abuse, and care proceedings.