Family: Matrimonial Finance

Trinity Chambers covers the full range of family law but is particularly renowned for its capabilities with regard to financial proceedings and public children law matters. Its members act for parents and local authorities in complex cases where abuse, injury or fabricated or induced illnesses are complicating factors. The barristers also offer expertise in highly sensitive issues such as intra-familial and multiparty sexual abuse. Instructing solicitors also seek out barristers at Trinity Chambers for their experience of non-disclosures of assets and incomes in financial proceedings, including acting for high net worth individuals. The set offers a range of alternative dispute resolution options, and has a number of in-house trained arbitrators and mediators. One source says that the barristers at Trinity Chambers are "very accommodating and cover a broad spectrum of work."

"The clerks are very accommodating, approachable and build a good rapport with solicitors."

"The clerks are always on hand to help, friendly and efficient."

Nicholas Stonor KC is a highly respected family silk who advises on the full breadth of children cases, with a focus on public children law. He is well versed in handling medically complex cases and those involving serial sexual abuse, fabricated and induced illnesses, and severe bodily harm. "Nick Stonor is class personified. He will kill a case with kindness and is a consummate professional." "Nicholas Stonor is a brilliant barrister."

Justin Gray is a well-regarded advocate with experience in all children matters, ranging from adoption, forced marriages, and deprivation of liberty. He offers further strength in cross-border welfare cases involving several parties such as local authorities, parents and intervenors. "Justin Gray is a charming and efficient advocate."

Timothy Spain has considerable experience of financial matters pertaining to separations and divorces. He is well versed in handling complex disputes such as those involving several generations and various asset structures. He also assists with deliberate non-disclosures. "Timothy Spain has a wealth of experience, gives clear advice and achieves great results." "He is very knowledgeable and clients love his confidence and robust approach."

Fiona Walker is a recognised children law specialist. She is particularly well versed in handling complex care proceedings, particularly those involving children with cognitive disabilities. "Fiona Walker is very experienced."

Kate Fenwick is a children law specialist with expertise both in public and private law work. She has a particular focus on complex care, adoption and private law cases. She regularly handles cases involving sexual abuse, female genital mutilation and attempted murder. "Kate is a brilliant advocate. She is very good with clients, instils confidence, and is a very sophisticated advocate." "Kate is a fantastic advocate. She builds an immediate rapport with clients who feel supported, confident and reassured with her by their side." "She has a fantastic eye for detail and is always meticulously prepared. She is a robust and persuasive advocate who has the ability to put the clients at ease straight away."