Introduction

29 Bedford Row is a recognised leader in the field of family law. Chambers received a 'Band 1' rating in Chambers & Partners 2012 and is described as offering 'expertise in both children work and matrimonial finance' with a 'stable of top silks.' Our barristers are described as being 'very hands-on' who 'provide the highest quality of service and great technical expertise and are extremely client-friendly in their approach.' The clerking team are also highly praised as 'extremely commercial and professional in their outlook.'

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 53 barristers including nine 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.

BREAKING NEWS

First ever Civil Partnership case reaches the Court of Appeal. Patrick Chamberlayne QC succeeds in overturning original High Court decision which awarded the financially weaker party 42% of the assets. Significant decision affecting pre-owned assets, and in particular, pre-owned homes.   Click HERE to download Judgement








Urgent need for foster carers of teenagers, says new survey by Fostering Network

Cafcass records highest ever care demand statistics for April

Law Society refuses to host marriage conference because of its content

Law Society seeks new members of Family Law Committee and Children Sub-Committee

Local authority bodies condemn adoption scorecards

Adoption scorecards show the extent of delays across England, says DfE

Government legislates to end Ofsted's annual assessment of Children's Services

Ministers to give evidence to Parliamentary inquiry into children missing from care



News Supplied by Family Law Week








29 Bedford Row Chambers was awarded Quality Mark for the Bar in April 2003


Bedford Row Chambers

29 Bedford Row
London, WC1R 4HE

DX:
1044 LONDON
Telephone:
020 7404 1044
Fax:
020 7831 0626

Email : clerks@29br.co.uk