JUNIOR PROFILE

Marc Samuels

UK Bar 2026

36 Family

Ranked in 1 practice area

Family: Matrimonial Finance

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Marc Samuels specialises in matrimonial finance. His practice covers all aspects of financial remedy proceedings, as well as claims under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989.

Marc has noted expertise in cryptocurrency law and litigation featuring cryptoassets. He is co-author of ‘Cryptocurrency in Matrimonial Finance’ with Dean Armstrong KC (Bloomsbury Professional) (2022). Marc also authored 'Commercial Contracts for UK Companies: Formation to Exit' (Bloomsbury Professional) (2021). He is regularly instructed in company and trusts disputes associated with family relationship breakdown.

Marc Samuels is a popular speaker on matrimonial finance law and overlapping legal issues involving emerging technologies. Outside of court, he represents clients in all forms of ADR, including arbitrations and Private FDRs.

Marc is a member of Lexis Nexis PSL's panel of experts (Family Law).

Prior to joining 36 Family, Marc Samuels practised at New York law firms Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP and Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, where Marc formerly trained as a solicitor.

Career

Call: 2014

Professional Memberships

Lexis Nexis PSL Family Law expert panel member

Family Law Bar Association (FLBA)

Middle Temple

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Family: Matrimonial Finance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Marc Samuels focuses his practice in matrimonial finance. He acts in complex cases that involve disputes over assets, trusts, inheritance and corporate structures, as well as the novel area of cryptoassets. Samuels is regularly sought to represent clients in cross-border matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Marc Samuels is thorough and clear on financial matters, and offers excellent client care.
Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar
Marc is a fantastic barrister. He makes both the client and solicitor feel as though they are in very capable hands.
Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar
Marc is exceptional for his year of call. Clients love him and he is always extremely well prepared.
Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar
He is quick to identify issues and offer strategic advice which can help achieve early settlement, although he is also a tenacious litigator when he needs to be.
Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar

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