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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 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 Judgment has now been handed down by Moor J in Z v Z [2011] EWHC 2878 in which Timothy Scott QC and Jonathan Tod both appeared. This is the first decision of the High Court in which the application and limits of Radmacher have been tested. Please click here for a link to the judgment and here for an article about the ramifications of the decision written by Timothy Scott QC. 
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London, WC1R 4HE
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