Ranking tables
Family: Children | UK Bar
London (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
- Charles Geekie KC 1GC|Family Law23 Years Ranked
- Deborah Eaton KC 1KBW31 Years Ranked
- Hannah Markham KC 36 Family14 Years Ranked
- Jo Delahunty KC 4PB20 Years Ranked
- Paul Storey KC 29 Bedford Row Chambers27 Years Ranked
- Sally Stone KC 1GC|Family Law14 Years Ranked
- William Tyler KC 36 Family12 Years Ranked
- Deirdre Fottrell KC4PB
- Mark Twomey KCCoram Chambers
- Nick Goodwin KCHarcourt Chambers
- Andrew Bagchi KC 1GC|Family Law22 Years Ranked
- Anna McKenna KC 1KBW23 Years Ranked
- Catherine Wood KC 4PB22 Years Ranked
- Janet Bazley KC 1GC|Family Law16 Years Ranked
- Martin Kingerley KC 36 Family10 Years Ranked
- Michael Gration KC 4PB14 Years Ranked
- Tina Cook KC 42BR Barristers22 Years Ranked
- Alison Grief KC4PB
- Edward Devereux KCHarcourt Chambers
- Gemma Taylor KC42BR Barristers
- Henry Setright KC4PB
- John Vater KCHarcourt Chambers
- Samantha King KC4PB
- Teertha Gupta KC4PB
- Andrew Norton KC 1GC|Family Law8 Years Ranked
- Christopher Hames KC 4PB17 Years Ranked
- Nkumbe Ekaney KC 1GC|Family Law20 Years Ranked
- Piers Pressdee KC 4PB21 Years Ranked
- Barbara Connolly KC7BR
- Barbara Mills KC4PB
- Charles Hale KC4PB
- Cyrus Larizadeh KC4PB
- Frank Feehan KC1KBW
- John Tughan KC4PB
- Jonathan Sampson KCHarcourt Chambers
- Joy Brereton KC4PB
- Cleo Perry KC 4PB9 Years Ranked
- Damian Woodward-Carlton KC 42BR Barristers18 Years Ranked
- Dorothea Gartland KC 4PB10 Years Ranked
- Edward Lamb KC Deka Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Gemma Farrington KC 3PB Barristers12 Years Ranked
- Laura Briggs KC 1GC|Family Law10 Years Ranked
- Louise MacLynn KC 1GC|Family Law7 Years Ranked
- Sam Momtaz KC 1GC|Family Law9 Years Ranked
- Sharon Segal KC 1GC|Family Law14 Years Ranked
- Timothy Parker KC Deka Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Anita Guha KC7BR
- Brendan Roche KC7BR
- Francesca Wiley KC1 Crown Office Row
- Judith Murray KC4PB
- Kate Branigan KC4PB
- Mark Jarman KC4PB
- Rachel Langdale KC7BR
- Ruth Kirby KC4PB
- Shiva Ancliffe KCCoram Chambers
- Susannah Johnson KC7BR
- Katie Phillips KC 42BR Barristers14 Years Ranked
- Rob George KC Harcourt Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Alison Easton KCCoram Chambers
- Jacqueline Renton KC4PB
- Richard Jones KC1GC|Family Law
- Andrew Powell 4PB9 Years Ranked
- Catherine Jenkins 1GC|Family Law16 Years Ranked
- Charlotte Hartley 1KBW10 Years Ranked
- Christopher Poole New Court Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Edward Bennett Harcourt Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Kate Tompkins 36 Family9 Years Ranked
- Katherine Kelsey 1KBW17 Years Ranked
- Katy Chokowry 1KBW11 Years Ranked
- Mehvish Chaudhry Harcourt Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Pamela Warner 1GC|Family Law9 Years Ranked
- Tara Vindis Deka Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Chris Barnes4PB
- Lee Arnot29 Bedford Row Chambers
- Nicola Fox1KBW
- Rebecca Foulkes4PB
- Stephen Jarmain1KBW
- Victoria RobertsCoram Chambers
- Andrew Shaw New Court Chambers7 Years Ranked
- Christopher Miller Fourteen13 Years Ranked
- Daisy Hughes 1GC|Family Law10 Years Ranked
- Doushka Krish 1GC|Family Law6 Years Ranked
- Gemma Kelly 1GC|Family Law9 Years Ranked
- Giles Bain New Court Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Perrins 1KBW9 Years Ranked
- Justine Johnston 4PB21 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Anderson 1KBW17 Years Ranked
- Oliver Millington Deka Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Sam Wallace New Court Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Sharan Bhachu 42BR Barristers4 Years Ranked
- Siobhan F Kelly 1GC|Family Law6 Years Ranked
- Steven Ashworth 1GC|Family Law6 Years Ranked
- William Tyzack Queen Elizabeth Building QEB12 Years Ranked
- Alex LaingCoram Chambers
- Eleri Jones1GC|Family Law
- Elizabeth Selman1KBW
- Jacqui GilliattFour Brick Court
- Justin Ageros4PB
- Lucy Sprinz1GC|Family Law
- Malek Wan DaudGarden Court Chambers
- Naomi Wiseman1KBW
- Sally Bradley4PB
- Stephen LueGarden Court Chambers
- Alison Moore 1GC|Family Law3 Years Ranked
- Charlotte Baker 4PB5 Years Ranked
- Chris Stevenson 4PB4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Butterfield 29 Bedford Row Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Claire Heppenstall 1GC|Family Law11 Years Ranked
- Dafydd Griffiths 29 Bedford Row Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Jason Green Harcourt Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Jemimah Hendrick New Court Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Jessica Lee 1GC|Family Law2 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Bennett 42BR Barristers23 Years Ranked
- Judith Pepper Coram Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Kate Grieve 36 Family8 Years Ranked
- Kelly Webb 36 Family5 Years Ranked
- Kyri Lefteri New Court Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Mani Basi 4PB2 Years Ranked
- Marlene Cayoun 1GC|Family Law7 Years Ranked
- Matthew Fletcher 1GC|Family Law10 Years Ranked
- Michael Edwards 4PB11 Years Ranked
- Nasstassia Hylton 1GC|Family Law5 Years Ranked
- Olivia Magennis 1GC|Family Law3 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Mitchell 1GC|Family Law3 Years Ranked
- Rebekah Wilson No5 Barristers' Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Roshi Amiraftabi 29 Bedford Row Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Ruth Cabeza Harcourt Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Saiqa Chaudhry New Court Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Sarah McMeechan New Court Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Sarah Nuttall New Court Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Tom Wilson 1GC|Family Law7 Years Ranked
- Anna WalshCoram Chambers
- Anne-Marie GloverCoram Chambers
- Brian Jubb4PB
- Christopher ArcherCoram Chambers
- Henry Lamb1GC|Family Law
- Isabelle WatsonFour Brick Court
- Julia Townend4PB
- Kate HudsonCoram Chambers
- Maggie JonesGarden Court Chambers
- Mai-Ling Savage4PB
- Philip McCormack42BR Barristers
- Ramanjit KangCoram Chambers
- Ranjit SinghFourteen
- Samantha Ridley1KBW
- Sarah BransonCoram Chambers
- Stephen Bartlet-JonesOne Pump Court
- Susan George1GC|Family Law
- Victoria Green1KBW
- Amean Elgadhy 4PB2 Years Ranked
- Ami Bartholomew No5 Barristers' Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Andrea Watts 1KBW3 Years Ranked
- Ben Mansfield The 36 Group3 Years Ranked
- Charlotte Georges 4PB1 Years Ranked
- Emily Rayner Harcourt Chambers2 Years Ranked
- George Harley 36 Family6 Years Ranked
- Helen Jefferson 1GC|Family Law12 Years Ranked
- Helen Pomeroy 1KBW5 Years Ranked
- James Mulholland Fourteen4 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Evans 4PB1 Years Ranked
- Julia Gasparro 1GC|Family Law2 Years Ranked
- Kate Claxton 42BR Barristers1 Years Ranked
- Kate Lamont Deka Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Kate Ozwell 1KBW5 Years Ranked
- Katie Wood 4PB5 Years Ranked
- Laura Bumpus Deka Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Laura Harrington New Court Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Laura Hibberd Deka Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Madeleine Whelan 36 Family3 Years Ranked
- Martha Gray Harcourt Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Melissa Elsworth 1GC|Family Law3 Years Ranked
- Paul Hepher 4PB3 Years Ranked
- Paula Diaz Field Court Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Philippa Jenkins New Court Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Davies Field Court Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Robert Wilkinson New Court Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Sabuhi Chaudhry 36 Family6 Years Ranked
- Sam Prout New Court Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Samantha Whittam 1GC|Family Law4 Years Ranked
- Sian Cox Harcourt Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Tabitha Barran Deka Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Thomas Jones Deka Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Amanda MeuszGarden Court Chambers
- Anarkali MusgraveCoram Chambers
- Bianca JacksonCoram Chambers
- Caroline CroftCoram Chambers
- Damian StuartFourteen
- Daniel SheridanHarcourt Chambers
- Emily Mitchell7BR
- Greg Davies4PB
- Indira Ramsahoye29 Bedford Row Chambers
- James HolmesGarden Court Chambers
- James NormanFour Brick Court
- Jay Banerji1KBW
- Joan ConnellFourteen
- Justin TadrosFour Brick Court
- Katharine MarksCoram Chambers
- Lubeya Ramadhan7BR
- Luke Eaton1GC|Family Law
- Mandy ShortFourteen
- Martha Holmes1KBW
- Mary HughesOne Pump Court
- Matthew StottHarcourt Chambers
- Nairn PurssFour Brick Court
- Rachel Gillman1GC|Family Law
- Sam ElliottOne Pump Court
- Sarah TylerCoram Chambers
- Sophie HillCoram Chambers
- Thomas Dance1KBW
- Victoria Halsall1KBW
- Elle Tait 1KBW1 Years Ranked
- Emma Wilson 1KBW1 Years Ranked
- Imogen Mellor 4PB1 Years Ranked
- Natasha Miller Harcourt Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Niamh Daly 1GC|Family Law1 Years Ranked
- Tadhgh Barwell O'Connor 1KBW1 Years Ranked
- Lucy Maxwell1GC|Family Law
- Srishti SureshCoram Chambers
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 4PBFamily: Children2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedAn immensely respected set recognised for its immeasurable expertise in private and public children law, as well as its complementary skill in matrimonial finance work. Its venerated silks and juniors regularly appear before the highest courts in the country, handling a broad range of matters including those relating to international child abduction, historical child sex abuse, radicalisation, non-accidental injury and many more. The set's extensive client base consists of individuals from all walks of life, including household names, businessmen and some of society's most vulnerable individuals. When it comes to matrimonial finance, the barristers here handle complex, acrimonious, high-value disputes, often involving multiple jurisdictions, offshore accounts and trusts. In recent times, the set has been heavily involved in cases at the forefront of the law relating to fertility, female genital mutilation and transgender rights. The set has been involved in a huge raft of reported cases in recent times including Tickle & Anor v the BBC & Ors, a high-profile appeal concerning the naming of judges who had previously decided family cases, arising in the context of historic proceedings relating to Sara Sharif, later murdered by her father and step-mother. One source comments: "The calibre of barristers is fantastic, and their supportive approach and availability to us as clients is invaluable."
Michael Reeves is the director of practice and business development.
Band 2
2 1GC|Family LawFamily: Children2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedA recognised specialist set for private and public children's law and matrimonial finance proceedings. Barristers here are sought out by those seeking representation across the full spectrum of children law cases. Their areas of expertise extend to inquiries into historic sexual abuse, care proceedings involving FGM, radicalisation, abuse, child death and severe mental health problems, among others. Members are further experienced in private children's work, and frequently deal with the most complex cases concerning relocation, abduction, leave to remove, allegations of domestic abuse and wardship proceedings. The set is regularly instructed in high-value divorce proceedings, and has an ultra high net worth clientele which includes members of foreign royal families. One source says: "1GC is a very distinguished set." Another adds: "The set has excellent barristers covering a wide range of family law disciplines."
Paul Harris is the senior clerk.
2 1KBWFamily: Children2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked1 King's Bench Walk is a popular choice for high-profile children and matrimonial finance matters. Individuals here have practices that encompass both domestic and cross-border disputes, and expertise in the handling of child abduction, adoption and surrogacy cases. The barristers are sought after by high net worth, often international, clients as well as a host of professionals to handle complex proceedings. The set's money practice, in particular, receives unanimous praise, with practitioners taking on the full gamut of high-value financial disputes before the highest courts in the country. Specific prowess exists in cases involving prenuptial disputes, Schedule 1, offshore trusts, TOLATA, and many other issues. One solicitor comments: "The barristers at 1KBW are not only top notch advocates, but are also down to earth and have a knack for making clients feel safe." Another interviewee adds: "1KBW has strong barristers that specialise in both children and finance law, a quality that really sets them apart. Clients often want counsel who can do both and do both well."
Mark Betts is the senior clerk.
Band 3
3 36 FamilyFamily: Children2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedA renowned set that handles a wide range of public and private family proceedings. Members appear in both matrimonial finance and children cases for clients who include high net worth individuals, celebrities, politicians, and members of the general public. Matters of the greatest complexity are handled including those complicated by the presence of trusts, assets, pensions and tax issues. Individuals here also appear in highly sensitive children proceedings, many of which include serious allegations of abuse, FGM, parental alienation and drug use. The set is further noted for having specialist expertise in disputes involving unmarried couples. Commentators note: "36 Family has experienced counsel across all levels." Another adds: "It has a very good offering of high quality barristers, who have a wealth of experience of handling all aspects of private family law."
Danny Chapman is the senior clerk.
3 Coram ChambersFamily: Children2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedA highly regarded family set whose members are equipped to tackle the full gamut of finance and children proceedings. Barristers here are particularly renowned for their public children work, and frequently handle highly sensitive medical cases that involve allegations of abuse, neglect, non-accidental injury and child death. They have further experience in matrimonial finance litigation, with expertise in TOLATA, Schedule 1 applications, assets valuation and cohabitation disputes. Counsel are also instructed in a variety of private children cases, especially those concerning adoption and child abduction. Commentators say: "The calibre of barristers at Coram Chambers is very good in all aspects of the services they provide. Their knowledge of all applicable law and their technical ability impress." Another source adds: "The set has an amazing group of barristers, who are highly knowledgeable in their field and are happy to work alongside the solicitors, so that it is a real team effort."
Sean Gentleman is the senior clerk.
3 Harcourt ChambersFamily: Children2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedMembers at Harcourt Chambers offer a full family law service, but are especially adroit in assisting a range of clients with all manner of children law proceedings. They garner particular praise for their expertise in international abduction, and routinely handle cross-border relocation cases. They are known for their expert representation of local authorities, parents and guardians in complex public law cases, a number of which relate to abuse, non-accidental injury and child death. While such cases form a large part of the set's work, a number of individuals are on-hand to also undertake divorce and financial remedy proceedings. Solicitors say: "Harcourt Chambers has highly experienced counsel for cross-border, international and High Court work."
Band 4
4 29 Bedford Row ChambersFamily: Children2026 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedA set with demonstrable strength at silk and junior level which assists clients in both children and divorce proceedings. Members here are sought after by high net worth clients for their extensive experience of handling financial cases involving complex business structures, assets, trusts, Schedule 1, TOLATA and tax issues. Many of these are multi-jurisdictional and international in nature. The barristers also have significant expertise in private and public children law work, and are equipped to represent their clients in all manner of care, relocation, and child abduction proceedings. Their diverse clientele consists of people from all levels of society. One interviewee states that the set is "blessed with standout counsel with the robustness to handle anything thrown at them."
James Shortall is the senior clerk.
4 42BR BarristersFamily: Children2026 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedA well-renowned children set commended by peers and clients alike. Barristers here are frequently instructed in the representation of vulnerable clients in care proceedings. The cases it handles are complex and sensitive, many of them being within the context of non-accidental injury and sexual abuse. Members have further expertise in private children cases. Some of the many areas it covers include matters concerning child abduction, forced marriage, radicalisation and asylum applications. An interviewee remarks that "the set has very experienced, knowledgeable and helpful barristers who stand out and go the extra mile." Another source adds: "Their counsel are experienced and balance this with excellent client care and support."
James Tidman is the Senior Family Practice Manager.
Band 5
5 7BRFamily: Children2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked7BR houses a team of well regarded family barristers, capable of handling both children and matrimonial finance matters. The set comes particularly recommended for its work in relation to children, with its barristers showing strength in both the public and private law cases. They have experience of advising on highly sensitive matters that often involve allegations of abuse, non- accidental injury and neglect. Individuals here have further experience in cases concerning child abduction and relocation. Solicitors comment that: "7BR has a wide range of barristers available who specialise in all areas of family law." Another adds: "7BR has enormous strength and depth, and real quality counsel."
Harry Smith is the Senior Family Clerk.
5 Deka ChambersFamily: Children2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedDeka Chambers has an experienced stable of barristers with expertise across all areas of family law. It has particular strength in public law children work and acts for children, guardians and local authorities, among others. The set is adept at handling a variety of cases including those involving allegations of non-accidental injury, abuse and fabricated and induced illness. It has additional experience in matters concerning surrogacy issues and frequently handles cases with an international element. Sources say: "Although Deka has a smaller family law team than other sets, it is going from strength to strength. It has quality counsel who punch above their weight and are particularly good at dealing with complex cases in a very professional, calm and effective manner."
Michael Goodridge leads the Deka Chambers clerking team.
5 FourteenFamily: Children2026 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedA respected set with substantial strength in both children and matrimonial finance proceedings. Barristers here frequently appear in cases with multi-jurisdictional elements, and regularly handle matters of great complexity involving issues such as trusts, offshore accounts, and allegations of abuse. Both public and private law work is undertaken for a wide range of clients, some of whom are high net worth. Commentators say: "Fourteen offers a wide range of very knowledgeable and detailed barristers who are more than willing to help and go above and beyond."
Joe Lamb is the senior practice manager.
5 Garden Court ChambersFamily: Children2026 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedGarden Court Chambers is home to a stable of highly able barristers who assist their clients with both children and matrimonial finance matters. Members prove particularly strong on public children law cases, often appearing in care proceedings involving accusations of abuse, domestic violence, child death, non-accidental injury, FGM and factitious illness. They also represent clients in private law children and financial remedy matters, including cases relating to TOLATA, Schedule 1 and parental alienation, some of which are international in nature. One solicitor comments: "Garden Court Chambers has specialist barristers who have exceptional skill."
Kevin McCarthy is the Senior Family Practice Manager.
5 New Court ChambersFamily: Children2026 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedA set with substantial strength in public and private children law matters, and the further capability to handle financial proceedings. The 35-plus family barristers here are well versed in highly sensitive matters involving non-accidental injury, child death, sexual abuse, FGM, fictitious illness and child trafficking. They are also equipped to handle TOLATA, Schedule 1 and parental alienation cases. Clients include highly vulnerable individuals, as well as parents, guardians and local authorities. Commentators say: "New Court Chambers has a wide range of barristers available at all levels of experience, who provide a good level of service." Another adds: "The barristers at New Court Chambers distinguish themselves from others due to their hands-on handling of cases."
Paul Bloomfield is the senior clerk.