We are delighted to announce that Aidan Vine KC has been appointed as our new Head of Chambers

17th Feb 2026 | News

We are delighted to announce that Aidan Vine KC has been appointed as our new Head of Chambers, taking over from Nick Goodwin KC who has stepped down after leading Harcourt Chambers for the past eight years with great distinction. We are immensely grateful to Nick, who remains a member of chambers and continues in practise as one of the foremost silks in his field, for his leadership and contribution.

Aidan was named as Family Law KC of the Year at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards in 2023, and is also a specialist family law silk.

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