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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Non-Court 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 & 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

Non-Court Dispute Resolution

Court of Protection & Medical Treatment

‘The clerks, particularly Matt Malloy, senior clerk, and Laurie Amron, practice manager, are excellent. They are always very responsive, polite and flexible.’

‘Harcourt Chambers has highly experienced counsel for cross-border, international and High Court work.’

‘Harcourt Chambers offer a full family law service, but are especially adroit in assisting a range of clients with all manner of children law proceedings.’

‘They garner particular praise for their expertise in international abduction, and routinely handle cross-border relocation cases.’

‘the chambers have a consistently high standard at all levels of call. That level of consistency is uncommon, and impressive.’

‘There is a wide and impressive range of practitioners, all of whom demonstrate strong expertise, professionalism, and a consistently high standard of advocacy.’

‘outstanding set with a strong team of extremely talented practitioners’

‘a fantastic specialist family set’

Latest

Ruth Cabeza Speaks at International Family Law Conference in California

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