England - Regional Bar • Midland Circuit

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Family: children and domestic abuse

Harcourt Chambers

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Harcourt Chambers is widely regarded as ‘a brilliant chambers with an extraordinary variety of talented barristers’ based in London and Oxford and operating on the Midlands circuit in the field of family and children law. Head of chambers Nick Goodwin KC is ’an exceptional barrister’ whose children work involves both public and private law proceedings, including adoption and placement decisions. He has recently handled several medically complex cases concerning the death of or serious injuries sustained by children. ‘Tenacious advocate’ Aidan Vine KC is regularly instructed in relation to child abduction and care cases, including those involving brain injuries and fatalities. Lucy Fairclough is widely praised for her advocacy style which is ’both effective and disarming’ as well as for building ‘rapport with the most vulnerable clients incredibly quickly’. Natasha Miller has appeared at all levels of the family courts, up to and including the Court of Appeal, while Paige Campbell is a notable name at junior-junior level.

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Témoignages

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'Matt Molloy is helpful and quick to respond to requests.'
'The clerks are extremely helpful and are always available to assist. They are always willing to assist and be flexible when required. Matt Molloy in particular is extremely helpful. '
'Harcourt Chambers' clerks are always available and extremely helpful. They are a go-to set of chambers as the standard of counsel is extremely high.'
'This set of chambers has very good strength in depth especially in the public law area . Counsel are consistently of a high quality and interchangeable when required with no loss of expertise and competence.'
'This chambers has a great strength in terms of quality in the area of family law and there is always a suitable and appropriate advocate to cover a case if your preferred advocate is not available. They have a specialism in family law and high quality from juniors to KCs.'
'Harcourt Chambers is a brilliant chambers with an extraordinary variety of talented barristers who specialise in a variety of different areas of law.'
'Harcourt is, without doubt, one of the best sets in the country. At every level of seniority its barristers bring true expertise and commitment to their cases.'

Avocats

Leading silks

Nick Goodwin KC

Nick is exceptionally clever and a quick thinker. He understands what judges need and judges look to him to distill complex issues during a hearing. Nick is highly knowledgeable and is often the best lawyer in the room. He is also really personable and approachable and clients really like working with him.’

‘John is a strong and skillful barrister and a master tactician. He is someone that you want on your side. He has excellent client care skills but, equally, is a strong and forceful advocate. His cross-examination skills are second to none, particularly with expert witness in complicated medical legal cases. A first-choice counsel.'

‘Aidan is a tenacious advocate; his written documents are always detailed and well-researched and in oral advocacy he will pursue his argument as far as he can.'

Meilleurs Juniors

Matthew Brookes-Baker

Matthew is one of the most effective and committed advocates around. He is clear and focused with every line he takes - a real force to be reckoned with.'

Alex Forbes

‘Hannah is a fantastically skilled and knowledgeable advocate. Her advocacy is first class and she puts forward arguments clearly, effectively and politely. Hannah is always polite, courteous, available to have conferences, proactive, and efficient.'

Lucy Fairclough

‘Lucy is an incredible advocate. It is a skill that seems to come so naturally to her and her style is both effective and disarming. She is meticulous with her preparation and she fights fiercely for her clients and is able to build rapport with the most vulnerable clients incredibly quickly as she is both down to earth and sincere.'

Daniel Sheridan

‘Daniel is fantastic at analysing vast amounts of evidence and focusing on the overarching issues without losing the importance of the finer details. He has great client care and is sensitive and thoughtful of the client's situation.'

Margaret Styles

‘Margaret has great attention to detail, is a great negotiator, goes the extra mile, is brilliant at drafting and great on her feet. She is also a strong and brilliant advocate.'

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Martha Gray

‘Oliver is laser focused and takes a meticulous approach. He is always well prepared and often explains complex facts and legal principles clearly and effectively. He is calm which is always well received and is truly a safe pair of hands.'

Rising stars

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Paige is an exceptional barrister. She is professional and diligent. Her position statements are a work of art and her preparation is superb. There are only a few barristers at the Bar like Paige, she is at the top of the game. She is already a leading specialist in the field at such young age.’

‘Natasha is an exceptional advocate; she is compelling and persuasive with laser-like focus on the key issues.’