Becket Chambers are pleased to announce that Fiona Brown has accepted an offer of tenancy. She intends to specialise in Family Children law– in both public and private law matters. Many congratulations, Fiona, from everyone at Becket Chambers! In accordance with its continual expansion plans, Becket Chambers is pleased to announce that Fiona Brown has … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that Daniel Hooker has accepted an invitation to join Chambers from the 1st September 2023. Daniel is an experienced solicitor advocate practising in all areas of family law. He was admitted as a member of the Children’s Panel in October 2015 permitting him to act for children in both public … Continue reading
We are pleased to welcome Emma Staples who has joined as Chambers Receptionist.
We are pleased to announce that Christopher Wall and Louisa Adamson have been ranked in the Chambers and Partners, 2023 guide. Family: Matrimonial Finance – South Eastern (Bar) Christopher Wall Christopher Wall is predominantly instructed in matrimonial finance matters and has notable experience in complex disputes concerning private companies, valuable properties, trusts and international assets. … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that Chris Wall, Louisa Adamson and John Nee have been ranked as ‘Leading Juniors’ in Child Law (Public & Private). Holly Coates has also been ranked as a ‘Leading Junior’ in Divorce and Financial Remedy. Becket Chambers Ranking Becket Chambers is known to have ‘specialist expertise in family cases’ and a … Continue reading
We are pleased to welcome Fiona Brown who is starting her pupillage on the 3rd October 2022.
We are delighted to announce that Magdalena Cass has accepted an offer of tenancy within Chambers following the successful completion of her pupillage. She will continue to practice within all of Chambers core areas of work.
We are pleased to announce that Louisa Adamson has qualified as an accredited Child Inclusive Mediator [“CIM” mediator] and is now able to speak directly to children involved in the mediation or arbitration process in situations that are assessed as suitable.
Becket Chambers in association with Kent Law School will be hosting a family law advocacy competition at the end of 2022 for University of Kent students. The prizes are: a one week mini pupillage; 2 x one to one sessions with a barrister (2 separate barristers); 1x one to one session with a barrister’s clerk (hugely useful for any student … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that Sita Cox has accepted an offer of tenancy to join Chambers. Sita has been practising locally since 1989 and is a highly regarded family law specialist with extensive experience in her areas of practice Sita’s area of expertise is predominantly family law, representing parents and children within Public Law … Continue reading
Chambers warmly congratulates Dean Thistle on his appointment as a District Judge. The Lord Chief Justice has deployed him to the South Eastern Circuit based at Dartford County Court from the 6th December 2021. Read the full announcement here.
We are pleased to announce that Christian Fox has accepted an offer of tenancy following the successful completion of his pupillage. Christian is developing a busy practice in all areas of Family Law and General Civil Law.
We are pleased to welcome Nathanael Harding who started his pupillage on 1st April 2021.
We are pleased to announce that Allen Worwood has accepted an offer of tenancy following the successful completion of his pupillage. Allen is developing a busy practice in all areas of Family Law and General Civil Law.
We are delighted with the latest feedback provided in the Legal 500 guide. “Becket Chambers benefits from a strong presence in Kent, where it has offices in Canterbury, Dartford, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Wells, and also in Sussex where it has recently moved its Eastbourne annexe to new premises in Brighton. The set is best known … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that Louisa Adamson and Christopher Wall have been ranked in the Chambers and Partners bar guide 2021 edition. Louisa Adamson A highly experienced family lawyer and mediator who is particularly esteemed for her work in public law children cases, including care and adoption proceedings, and matters involving domestic and sexual … Continue reading
We are excited to announce that as of the 1 August 2020, our Sussex annexe will be moving to new premises in Brighton: Mocatta House Trafalgar Place Brighton BN1 4DU United Kingdom Please note that our Eastbourne address will therefore close for business
We are pleased to announce that Christopher Wall and Louisa Adamson have been ranked in Chambers and Partners, 2020 guide. Christopher Wall Junior who is predominantly instructed in matrimonial finance matters and public law children work. He has notable experience in complex disputes concerning private companies, trusts and international assets, and also regularly tackles difficult children cases … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce Cara radford has accepted an offer of tenancy following the successful completion of her pupillage. Cara accepts instructions in all of Chambers core practice areas with a particular focus on Family and General Civil Law.
We are delighted to welcome Nicole Jennings who started her pupillage on the 1st April 2019.
A vacancy has arisen for a third six pupil with the opportunity to apply for a full tenancy during or at the conclusion of the pupillage. The successful applicant will be joining a friendly and modern set, with a collegiate atmosphere and a forward-thinking approach. Becket Chambers offers an attractive combination of high quality work … Continue reading
We are pleased to be ranked in the Chambers & Partners 2019 Bar guide. Both Christopher Wall and Louisa Adamson have been individually ranked for Family/Matrimonial. Louisa Adamson A highly experienced family lawyer and mediator who is particularly esteemed for her work in public law children cases, including care and adoption proceedings. She acts for a … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that we have been recommended as a leading regional set in the Legal 500, 2018 guide. “Family law is the keystone area of expertise at Becket Chambers; members represent local authorities, children, guardians and parents in TOLATA cases, family finance matters and public and private children law, with an increase … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce Jane Carter has accepted an invitation to join Chambers, Jane is an experienced family barrister specialising in Family Finance and Private Law children matters.
Chambers are pleased to announce that we have been recommended as a leading regional set in the Legal 500, 2017 guide. Becket Chambers is best known for its family practice, with expertise in public and private children law, TOLATA work and family finance matters. Members act for the children, parents and guardians, as well as local … Continue reading
Chambers are proud to announce that both Louisa Adamson and Christopher Wall have been ranked in the Chambers and Partners Guide 2017 under Family/Matrimonial (South East). Louisa Adamson A highly experienced family lawyer and mediator who is particularly esteemed for her work in public law children cases, including care and adoption proceedings. She is adept at dealing with cases involving parents … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that Lavinia Glover has accepted an invitation to join Chambers following the successful completion of her pupillage. Lavinia will continue to practice in all of Chambers core areas.
Chambers are pleased to announce that we have been recommended as a leading set in the Legal 500 2016 guide. “Experienced in all areas of family law, Becket Chambers is ‘extremely easy to work with – helpful, supportive and committed’. Members are active in public and private law children matters, family injunctions, divorce and financial … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that Christopher Wall has qualified as an Arbitrator through the Family Law Arbitration scheme by which family financial remedy disputes may be dealt with by arbitration. Christopher is now a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is the only barrister practising from a chambers in Kent qualified to … Continue reading
Philip Newton has qualified as an Arbitrator through the Family Law Arbitration Children Scheme (‘the Children Scheme’), by which private law children disputes may be dealt with by arbitration. Philip is currently the only Barrister qualified as a children arbitrator practising in Kent.
Marie Crawford’s most recent article has been published in Family Law Week, it considers the disconnection between theory and practice in making applications to adduce expert evidence.
Chambers is proud to annouce that Holly Coates and Paul Tapsell have been ranked in the Chambers and Partners Guide 2016 under Local Government. Chambers has also been ranked as a Leading Set. THE SET Canterbury-based Becket Chambers operates across Kent and Sussex, and acts for a variety of clients, although it is best recognised for its work on behalf of local … Continue reading
Chambers are proud to annouce that both Louisa Adamson and Christopher Wall have been ranked in the Chambers and Partners Guide 2016 under Family/Matrimonial (South East). Louisa Adamson focuses on children and financial remedy matters and is highly experienced in care proceedings, disputes concerning physical and sexual abuse and residence disputes. She also undertakes financial disputes concerning property, assets … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that Gayle Ashley has accepted an offer to join Becket Chambers from 2nd November 2015. Gayle was previously an in house advocate at Gerard Maye Legal.