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Introduction 29 Bedford Row is a recognised leader in the field of family law. We are described by Chambers & Partners 2009 as enjoying "a solid reputation in the market due to the strength and depth of its family practitioners." 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 four 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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  Lord Chief Justice expresses concern over continuing delays in the family courts Changes to legal aid eligibility process introduced for divorce and child contact disputes Cafcass report chronicles effect on children of divorce and separation Increasing numbers of UK Muslim marriages not legally recognised Reduction in ‘child abuse’ deaths a testament to the efforts of social workers, says LGA Channel 4 and adoption agencies launch new adoption assessment training package Child abuse deaths / serious injuries increased last year Heterosexual couple to take civil partnership case to European Court of Human Rights News Supplied by Family Law Week |
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