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Introduction
29 Bedford Row is a recognised leader in the field of family law. Chambers received a ‘Band 1’ rating in Chambers & Partners 2010. We are "now recognised as being in the front rank of London's leading family sets” with “a wide array of talent at both silk and junior level.” The Legal 500 2009 describes us as a chambers where "barristers of every level are recommended."
Many members of Chambers are also individually listed as leaders in the Family/Matrimonial field in Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and Legal Experts.
Chambers consists of 52 barristers including six silks. We are supported by a team of ten clerks including two dedicated fees clerks.
Our Expertise
We offer specialist knowledge at every level of seniority. In addition to a team of top-flight divorce and ancillary relief practitioners, we have expertise in all aspects of the law relating to children, including child abduction and adoption. In public law cases we act for parents, local authorities and guardians. We are frequently instructed in Inheritance Act work and family law related professional negligence. We also specialise in the Civil Partnership Act 2004 and in cohabitation cases involving both mixed sex and same sex couples.
A number of members of chambers sit in a part-time judicial capacity as Deputy High Court Judges, Recorders and Deputy District Judges.
Many members of chambers write articles and lecture on a variety of topics and also chair and participate in conferences and seminars both in-house and externally.
Collaborative Law
In a partnership with Resolution,
17 Members of Chambers are now trained in Collaborative Law. Please contact the clerks for further details.
Please click here for more information about Collaborative law at 29 Bedford Row.
For general information about Collaborative family law please click here.
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