Specialist Civil & Family Barristers' Chambers in Kent & Sussex

Family Law

Our Family Law barristers are experts in all aspects of law covering children, matrimonial finance and property. We act for divorcing or separating couples, parents and other family members and local authorities.

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Civil Law

Our Civil Law barristers will offer straight-talking advice on matters including wills, property and employment law, helping you to resolve matters out of court if possible, and representing you at all stages.

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Our People

Our friendly and approachable team is dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure unsurpassed levels of service, excellent value for money and the best possible result for our clients. We are highly regarded for our specialist expertise in Family and Civil law and are proud of our reputation for excellence.

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Mediation

Becket Chambers’ experienced mediators are here to support you with resolving family and civil disputes. Mediation can be an effective way of resolving a dispute or disagreement without having to take the issue to court, usually making it quicker, less stressful and cheaper to resolve.

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Reviews

"I just want to say Sophie was absolutely amazing yesterday........we got the result that we wanted and we will continue to use her in the further cases that we have coming up.....thanks for all you done."

Client instructing Sophie Gray through Solicitors

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"Nicole who represented me was really brilliant within the hearings so thank you for having her involved and having her return to do the hearings with me."

Client instructing Nicole Jennings through Solicitors

"Lavinia was great. I found her very helpful and so did the client. I will instruct her again in the future."

Miss H from solicitors instructing Lavinia Glover

"You were amazing, thank you so much. You are seriously worth your weight in gold… I will definitely be using your services again."

Ms V Instructing Clive Styles through DPA scheme

Latest Articles

Read the latest insights from Becket Chambers family and civil law barristers.

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Enforcement Orders in Children Act proceedings: Is it time for a review of the provisions in the Children Act 1989 section 11J? image

Use of Intimate Images in Family Proceedings image

Fraud and setting aside Orders in Financial Remedy proceedings image

A reminder of the exercise of parental resonsibility by a local authority when child is subject to interim care order image

I’ve allowed my abusive ex-partner to continue to seeing the children- do I still need a fact-finding hearing? An examination of the recent case of X and Y [2025]EWFC 411 image

Latest News

Nicole Jennings is a finalist in the Kent Law Society Awards 2026 image

Alex Lunnon commences his Second Six pupillage image

Natalie Alt accepts offer of tenancy

Natalie Alt has accepted an offer of tenancy following the successful completion of her pupillage

Legal 500, 2026 bar guide

Becket Chambers is once again delighted to be ranked as a leading set in the Legal 500, 2026 bar guide!

Alex Lunnon

We are very pleased to welcome Alex Lunnon as our new pupil at Becket Chambers.

Adham Sleem

We are delighted to announce that barrister Adham Sleem (2022 Call) has joined Becket Chambers.

Becket Chambers is delighted to announce that Emily Jennett has accepted an offer of tenancy following the successful completion of her pupillage.

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Specialist Civil & Family Barristers' Chambers in Kent & Sussex

Family Law

Civil Law

Our People

Mediation

Reviews

"I just want to say Sophie was absolutely amazing yesterday........we got the result that we wanted and we will continue to use her in the further cases that we have coming up.....thanks for all you done."

""

"Nicole who represented me was really brilliant within the hearings so thank you for having her involved and having her return to do the hearings with me."

"Lavinia was great. I found her very helpful and so did the client. I will instruct her again in the future."

"You were amazing, thank you so much. You are seriously worth your weight in gold… I will definitely be using your services again."

Latest Articles

Enforcement Orders in Children Act proceedings: Is it time for a review of the provisions in the Children Act 1989 section 11J?

Use of Intimate Images in Family Proceedings

Fraud and setting aside Orders in Financial Remedy proceedings

How to be Copley compliant

A reminder of the exercise of parental resonsibility by a local authority when child is subject to interim care order

I’ve allowed my abusive ex-partner to continue to seeing the children- do I still need a fact-finding hearing? An examination of the recent case of X and Y [2025]EWFC 411

Latest News

Nicole Jennings is a finalist in the Kent Law Society Awards 2026

Alex Lunnon commences his Second Six pupillage

Natalie Alt accepts offer of tenancy

Olayemi Danialu joins Chambers

Legal 500, 2026 bar guide

Alex Lunnon

Adham Sleem

Becket Chambers is delighted to announce that Emily Jennett has accepted an offer of tenancy following the successful completion of her pupillage.

For help, advice or if you wish to instruct a member of Chambers, please contact our Clerking team