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4PB Family Law Barristers
4PB is the largest chambers in England and Wales practising only in the field of Family Law, comprising 25 ‘silks’ and 67 ‘juniors’ a total of 92. Our barristers practice across all areas of family law. Instructed by the country’s premier family law firms, our practitioners are regularly involved in landmark developments in family law
and family justice.
We are supported by a first-class team of clerks, practice manager and administrative staff.
In October 2021 we relocated from our long-held base in the Temple at 4 Paper Buildings, to modern premises in the heart of St Paul’s, which provide the latest video and communication technology to allow our members to conduct consultations, conferences, remote hearings, ADR and mediation. We are leaders in our field recognised each year by numerous legal accolades and awards.
We are now 4PB.
4PB provide expert, practical legal advice in all areas of family law;
Powerful and effective court advocacy;
Out-of-court family dispute resolution services;
Public and direct access barristers in appropriate cases.
The Alan Inglis Memorial Essay Prize
Alan was a much-loved friend and colleague at 4PB. He occupied a unique position as a dual qualified lawyer: as a barrister in England and Wales and as an advocate in Scotland. He had a thriving practice in both jurisdictions. For his friends, family and colleagues, his untimely death in August 2023 was a moment of great shock and sadness.
Throughout his life, Alan was a fierce defender of LGBTQ+ rights, as well as being passionate about advancing freedoms for LGBTQ+ people and promoting equality and inclusion. We are proud to announce the launch of The Alan Inglis Memorial Essay Prize, an opportunity to honour and remember Alan’s contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
4PB News
Apr
New Reported Case: AB (A Child) [2024] EWHC 586 (Fam)
Dorothea Gartland KC led Edward Bennett of Harcourt Chambers in this decision by the President of the Family Division in which the Court granted the applicants the parental order they sought in circumstances where they had already adopted their child. The Court accepted the analysis and submissions made having considered the effect of s.67(1) of the ACA 2002 and s.54(1) of the HFEA 2008.
Click here to read the Judgment.
The ‘remarkable’ 4 Paper Buildings is ‘simply the best stable’ of barristers who are ‘committed and passionate’ to children law, both domestic and international. With ‘a wide spread of barristers who excel in the field’, chambers offers ‘accomplished, expert counsel at every level of call and covering all particular niches’. Many of the set’s ‘stellar’ counsel are ‘absolute leaders in the field’ and there is also ‘a seemingly endless raft of very capable juniors’ coming through. Chambers’ matrimonial finance barristers are also ‘excellent’ and of the ‘highest quality’. The set is very approachable, inviting solicitors to share knowledge and welcoming in their dealings with clients.
Legal 500, 2019