Family/Matrimonial: ADR | UK Bar

"Alex Verdan is the crème de la crème of children KCs and arbitrators. Extremely impressive, he's at the very top of his game, hugely experienced and someone with impeccable judgment. He's an arbitrator unafraid to grapple with the issues of a case and give a strong, fair and prompt determination. Alex has a wonderful manner with clients and witnesses when sitting as an arbitrator. He is very pragmatic, organised and efficient, and quickly gets to the nub of the issues. His determinations when sitting as an arbitrator are clear, well delivered and well reasoned."

"He'd correctly identified the main issues in the case and due to his steer we were able to negotiate a settlement. He was flexible and able to spend as much time as we wanted to settle."

"Alexis Campbell is one of the most respected finance silks in family law, who is making a name for herself in ADR. She displays humanity whilst remaining impartial, and has both huge intelligence and the ability to knuckle down into the detail."

Charles Hale KC is widely recognised for his substantial experience in children mediation. He garners additional praise for presiding over FDR tribunals and for his expertise in international arbitrations.

"James Ewins is extremely experienced and has got a very nice manner about him. Lay parties are quick to repose confidence in him. He's thoughtful, hardworking and clearly cares about the cases he hears as an evaluator."

James Roberts KC is routinely sought out as an evaluator for private FDRs and arbitrations. He frequently presides over matters involving high value, international assets.

Catherine Cowton KC is recognised for her capabilities as a private FDR evaluator. She often conducts domestic and cross-border financial remedy applications, and also acts as a family arbitrator.

"He is particularly good at making the clients feel heard and at giving them a clear explanation of his conclusions. They don’t just accept his indications, but actually understand and agree with them by the time he's finished. I really do think he is one of the very best in that regard."

"Peter Mitchell is an immensely experienced trial advocate. What that allows him to do is bring that experience to give parties in ADR an excellent view of the likely outcome at trial at an early stage. This then allows them to settle."

Rebecca Carew Pole KC is highly recommended for acting as an evaluator in complex private FDRs. She has substantial expertise in disputes involving domestic and offshore trusts among other assets.

"Sarah Phipps is clever and detailed. She has a very good knowledge of the law and is very good at communicating in a human way so parties understand why she's expressing the views she has."

"He will ensure both parties feel they've had a very fair hearing. He is able to communicate his views very clearly to parties in a way they find easy to comprehend."

Tim Amos KC is recognised for his expertise presiding over high net worth private FDRs. He also has extensive experience of acting in complicated international mediation.

"Very good with clients and at cutting through cases to get to the heart of issues. He is very calm, pragmatic and generous with his time. You can ask him questions and he's always keen to help."

"A very classy operator, who gets to grips with the detail of a case incredibly quickly. He has a fantastic manner with clients and is incredibly quick to understand the issues. Clients get amazing value because he's read all the papers; he knows the matter inside out and always gives a written indication with useful details."

Richard Sear KC is praised for his capabilities as an adjudicator in private FDRs. He is strongly experienced in contentious HNW disputes which often include foreign properties, amongst other assets.