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​Members of 29 Bedford Row have appeared in many of the leading cases concerning the impact of EU Regulations on English family law.
The Brussels II Regulation (in its original and revised forms) has been in force since 2001: every divorce petition in England and Wales is subject to its jurisdictional rules. The Maintenance Regulation came into force in 2011: every claim for maintenance is subject to its jurisdictional rules. These and other EU Regulations are increasingly affecting every aspect of English family law. Divorces, financial claims of all kinds, private and public law children work, child abduction and other areas are all affected by EU law even in cases where no other country is involved.
EU law derives largely from the civil law traditions of continental European countries rather than from English common law traditions. Although family law is now very much affected, EU law has developed largely in the context of commercial and public law. Great care is needed in applying in family law cases legal principles which have developed in other areas of law.
29 Bedford Row is a pioneer in recognising the importance of EU law to English family lawyers and using EU law to the advantage of clients.
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Daniel Jeffrey
- Barrister
- Call 2020
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Daniel Mutton
- Barrister
- Call 2016
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Nicholas Bennett
- Barrister
- Call 2005
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Family law (general)

Yasmin Hughes-Pugh
- Barrister
- Call 2018
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Philip Tait
- Call 2018
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Harry Campbell
- Barrister
- Call 2017
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

James Cooper
- Barrister
- Call 2014
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Joseph Switalski
- Barrister
- Call 2014
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Emily Page
- Barrister
- Call 2012
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
Children Law
Family law (general)

James Pullen
- Call 2012
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Charlotte Trace
- Call 2012
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
Children Law
Family law (general)

Richard Tambling
- Call 2005
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law

Roshi Amiraftabi
- Barrister
- Call 1993
Areas of Expertise
Children Law

Alexa Storey-Rea
- Call 1990
Areas of Expertise
Children Law
Family law (general)

Matthew Long
- Call 2011
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
Children Law
Family law (general)

Victoria Francis
- Call 2001
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
Children Law
Family law (general)

Timothy Scott QC
- Call 1975 Silk 1995
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Anton J. Eriera
- Call 2010
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
Children Law
Family law (general)

James Finch
- Call 2011
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Helen Williams (ACA)
- Call 2007
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Christopher Butterfield
- Call 2004
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Jonathan Tod
- Call 1990
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
Children Law
Family law (general)

Nicholas Allen QC
- Joint Head of Chambers
- Call 1995 Silk 2018
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Max Lewis
- Call 2002
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Ken Collins
- Call 1996
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

David Walden-Smith
- Call 1985
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Dafydd Griffiths
- Call 1997
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
Children Law
Family law (general)

Clare Renton
- Call 1972
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Conor Fee
- Call 2006
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
Children Law
Family law (general)

Simon Calhaem
- Call 1999
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Ben Fearnley
- Call 2001
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Sally Max
- Call 1991
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
Family law (general)

Indira Ramsahoye
- Call 1980
Areas of Expertise
Children Law
Family law (general)

Georgina Black
- Call 1999
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
Family law (general)

Peter Mitchell QC
- Call 1996 Silk 2020
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Family law (general)

Lynsey Cade Davies
- Call 2005
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Nicholas Chapman
- Call 1990
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Amber Sheridan
- Call 2008
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Victoria Domenge
- Call 1993
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Miriam Foster
- Call 2011
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Anthony Geadah
- Call 2000
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Family law (general)

Christopher Wagstaffe QC
- Call 1992 Silk 2011
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Family law (general)

Lee Arnot
- Call 1990
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Jacqueline Wehrle
- Call 1984
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
Children Law
Family law (general)

Judith Butler
- Call 1993
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
Children Law
Family law (general)

Brent Molyneux QC
- Call 1994 Silk 2017
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Cohabitation
Children Law
Family law (general)

Jonathan Southgate QC
- Call 1992 Silk 2013
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Mark Emanuel
- Call 1985
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Peter Duckworth
- Call 1971
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
Family law (general)

Howard Shaw QC
- Call 1974 Silk 2011
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Paul Storey QC
- Call 1982 Silk 2001
Areas of Expertise
Children Law

Petra Teacher
- Call 2006
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Richard Bates
- Call 1992
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
Children Law
Family law (general)

Lucy Owens
- Call 1997
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Family law (general)

Patrick Chamberlayne QC
- Call 1992 Silk 2010
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Sassa-Ann Amaouche
- Call 1996
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Family law (general)

Philip Cayford QC
- Call 1975 Silk 2002
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)

Annabel Wentworth
- Call 1990
Areas of Expertise
Children Law
Family law (general)

Alexis Campbell QC
- Joint Head of Chambers
- Call 1990 Silk 2017
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
Children Law
Family law (general)

Laura Heaton
- Call 1998
Areas of Expertise
Family Finance
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance
- Financial Provision for Children
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Inheritance Act
Children Law
Family law (general)
Family finance
- Inheritance Act
- Civil Partnerships
- Cohabitation
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Financial Provision for Children
- Financial Remedies: Matrimonial Finance