Family: Matrimonial Finance | UK Bar

St John's Buildings maintains a prominent presence on the Northern Circuit, covering the whole spectrum of children and matrimonial finance matters. The set represents high net worth individuals in high-value financial remedy cases, as well as children, parents and local authorities in complex children matters. The barristers advise on novel cases that challenge existing legislation and are highly experienced in cross-jurisdictional mandates. A source comments: "St John's Buildings has a stellar group of individuals whose credibility and position as a key player is unquestionable." Another adds: "The set has a strong divorce and finance presence in the North." A further interviewee praises the set for having a "very responsive team with well-prepared and talented barristers."

Paul Laverty is the senior clerk.

7 Harrington St Chambers draws upon remarkable expertise in family law to assist both with matrimonial finance and children matters. This Liverpool-based set offers clients the benefit of a wealth of experience in financial remedy and financial provision matters, including cases that involve high-value property or share portfolios. Members of the set also offer significant expertise in a wide range of children law cases, both public and private. One source says: "I regularly instruct counsel from 7HS to deal with complex children matters and they have a good selection of juniors."

John Kilgallon is the practice director.