Harcourt Chambers - Family Law Barristers

Practice Areas

Public Law Children

We are widely recognised as one of the leading Chambers in the country in this field.

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Private Law Children

We are known as a leading set in all aspects of Private Law Children work.

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International Family Law

One of the most experienced and highly regarded groups of international family law teams in the country.

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Family Finance

Recognised leader in financial remedy work providing an exceptional level of legal expertise and advocacy.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Using a variety of ADR approaches, we help clients to achieve practical solutions quickly and cost-effectively.

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Court of Protection and Medical Treatment

We act on behalf of individuals and family members, local authorities and other public bodies.

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Practice Areas

Public Law Children

Private Law Children

International Family Law

Family Finance

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Court of Protection and Medical Treatment

Harcourt Chambers is ‘an extremely experienced set of chambers with exceptional strength and quality of barristers’ that handles a variety of work within the financial remedy space.’ – Legal 500 UK Bar 2025

‘With physical presences in Oxford and London, Harcourt Chambers is a ‘go-to set’ for family law matters on circuit and has an extensive roster of ‘intellectually strong barristers who go above and beyond to achieve client goals’. – Legal 500 UK Bar 2025

"A truly wonderful set to deal with. They are always accommodating, helpful and very good at what they do."

"The clerks are amazing. They bend over backwards to secure the counsel you are seeking and are prepared to facilitate negotiations to agree a fee when needed."

"Harcourt Chambers offers a set of highly experienced childcare barristers who exhibit extreme competence and solid legal knowledge in this area of law."

"Harcourt Chambers is a set which provides the full range of family counsel. It can provide representation in all areas and have a range of qualifications."

"Excellent senior and junior counsel with experience in complex matters, both in relation to complex financial issues and children matters."

"An excellent family set."

Latest

Harcourt Chambers sponsor and speak at the Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire Local Family Justice Board annual training

Julia Shillingford talks pensions at the Corbett Le Quesne Jersey International Family Law Conference tomorrow

Harcourt Chambers welcomes Ben Woolstencroft and Ferdinand Holley as our newest tenants