Family: Children

St Mary's Chambers in Nottingham fields a number of experienced barristers with a plethora of experience and expertise in family law matters. This Nottingham-based set is distinguished for its ability to handle all manner of challenging family law cases, including sensitive cases in the public and private children law spheres. Matrimonial finance cases are also handled by the set. One source says: "St Mary’s is a specialist family law practice and has an excellent breadth and depth of advice available."

"The standard of service is excellent and the clerks are extremely helpful, especially at short notice. They are highly reliable."

"The clerks are always quick to respond and go out of their way to help, especially with urgent matters."

Gareth Jacques, joint head of St Mary's Chambers, practises in all areas of family law and is highly experienced in matrimonial finance matters. He has a great deal of expertise in divorce cases involving large agricultural estates. "He is not only persuasive and confident but meticulous in his attention to detail and has excellent negotiation skills." "He is incredibly thorough and a clear and precise advocate. He's very capable in leading complex legal arguments and has a good manner with clients." "He's very reassuring with clients who are anxious, very well prepared and a great advocate."

Nigel Page is a highly regarded financial remedy advocate who undertakes significant high net worth matters which often involve multiple properties, trusts, businesses, pensions or agricultural issues. He is experienced in the valuation and division of assets across multiple jurisdictions. "Nigel Page is knowledgeable and well prepared, has good attention to detail, builds a good rapport with clients, has good communication and goes the extra mile."

Victoria Hodges has a broad family law practice encompassing children matters such as sexual abuse allegations and child fatality. She is best known for her expertise in public law cases. "Victoria is a fantastic advocate. She is knowledgeable and confident and has tenacity in how she puts the client’s case." "Vickie is a very experienced and talented advocate."

Zoe Henry works adeptly on children matters concerning serious allegations such as sexual abuse, and non-accidental injury. She has notable experience handling complex situations involving vulnerable clients. "Zoe is an impressive advocate."