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Expert Family Law Barristers in London
Coram Chambers is a prestigious family law set with unparalleled depth and breadth of legal expertise. Established in 1999 through the merger of two specialist family law groups, we have built a reputation as one of the most diverse legal practices in the UK, with 68% of our members being female. Our barristers are renowned for their expertise in all areas of family law, including private and public law children matters, financial disputes, Court of Protection cases, and international family law. We pride ourselves on achieving positive outcomes for clients through innovative dispute resolution methods such as Early Neutral Evaluation, which avoids costly litigation while maintaining focus on client needs.Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, our team has been instrumental in shaping recent landmark Supreme Court decisions. We maintain rigorous service standards, offering transparent contractual terms, a robust complaints process, and direct access options to ensure accessibility. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in awards including Family Law Case of the Year and Family Law Clerking Team of the Year, underscoring our position as a trusted leader in family law advocacy.
Services
Family Law
Dispute Resolution
Court of Protection
Private Financial Cases
Public Law Children
International Family Law
Direct Access Services
Early Neutral Evaluation
Financial Disputes
Child Custody Cases
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years of collective experience in family law advocacy
- Our team includes 4 Queen's Counsel specialists in complex cases
- We pioneered Early Neutral Evaluation for cost-effective dispute resolution
- Award-winning clerking team supporting efficient case management
- Recognised in Legal 500 for excellence in family law practice
What people say
Expert legal representation
Efficient case management
Innovative solutions
Award-winning team
Excellent client care
Services
Family Law Representation
Coram Chambers provides comprehensive family law services covering divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our barristers offer expert legal representation in both private and public law matters, ensuring clients receive tailored advice and robust advocacy. With specialists in complex financial disputes and international family law cases, we deliver solutions that prioritise client needs while maintaining strict adherence to legal standards.
Dispute Resolution
Our Early Neutral Evaluation service offers an alternative to traditional litigation for resolving family law disputes. This process facilitates negotiated settlements through structured assessment of case strengths and weaknesses, significantly reducing legal costs and emotional stress. With experienced mediators and a proven track record in complex financial cases, we help clients achieve practical solutions while preserving relationships and avoiding court proceedings.
Court of Protection
We specialise in legal matters concerning individuals lacking mental capacity, including property management and welfare decisions. Our barristers handle contentious and non-contentious Court of Protection cases with sensitivity and expertise, ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act. We provide clear guidance on deputyship appointments, financial arrangements, and complex care decisions for vulnerable clients.
Direct Access Services
Coram Chambers offers direct access options allowing clients to instruct barristers without solicitor involvement. This service provides cost-effective legal solutions for family law matters including divorce, financial settlements, and child custody cases. Our qualified barristers provide expert advice, document drafting, and court representation while maintaining transparency through fixed-fee structures agreed in advance.
International Family Law
Our expertise extends to complex international family law matters involving jurisdictional disputes, child abduction cases, and transnational financial settlements. With experience in Hague Convention cases and cross-border custody disputes, we work with foreign legal teams to deliver effective solutions. Our barristers understand cultural nuances and international legal frameworks to protect client interests in global family law matters.
People
Martha Cover
Door Tenant
Call 1979 with extensive experience in family law matters, contributing to Coram's reputation for excellence through decades of practice.
Mark Twomey KC
King's Counsel
Silk 2017 with specialist expertise in complex family law cases, providing authoritative advocacy since 1990.
Sean Gentleman
Senior Clerk
Senior Practice Manager overseeing barrister instruction and case management, ensuring efficient service delivery for clients.
Questions
What areas of family law does Coram Chambers specialise in?
We cover all family law areas including financial disputes, child custody, Court of Protection cases, international family law, and public law children matters.
Can I instruct a barrister directly without a solicitor?
Yes, our Direct Access service allows clients to engage barristers directly for family law matters with transparent fixed-fee structures.
How are legal fees calculated for family law cases?
Fees depend on case complexity, barrister seniority, and required work. We provide written quotes after reviewing your case details.
What makes Coram Chambers different from other law firms?
We combine 25+ years' experience, 68% female membership diversity, and innovative dispute resolution methods with recognition in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Do you handle international family law cases?
Yes, our barristers specialise in cross-border matters including jurisdiction disputes, child abduction cases, and international financial settlements.
What emergency legal services are available?
An out-of-hours emergency contact (07411 970 188) is available for urgent family law matters requiring immediate legal attention.
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Reviews (6)
James Ferguson
Jan 03, 2022
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Tosin Oguntayo from Coram Chambers with regards a Family Law matter. From the outset, Tosin was able to give me solid advice and manage my expectations as to the potential outcomes of my case. He worked closely with my solicitor and through his excellent technical knowledge and direct and professional approach, was able to deliver the best possible outcome for me on the day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tosin in the future.
Diane Glass
Nov 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Melissa Harrison represented me today in court. Very professional and she did an amazing job. Can't thank her enough for all her help and support.
Melissa Harrison represented me today in court. Very professional and she did an amazing job. Can't thank her enough for all her help and support.
Dan Foster
Nov 13, 2021
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Melissa Harrison represented me on a direct access basis through acrimonious child arrangements. Before instructing Melissa I had previously no access for 10 months to my child as solicitors were not able to make progress. After our first meeting she told me that despite my ex withholding and dubious statements she could see my face light up talking about my little one and that the circle of truth would become clear in this case. Melissa is results focused and was strong in her representation with excellent strategy and sound council which got us everything we proposed in the application despite
Hannah Walker
Oct 28, 2021
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The advice, support and advocacy Richard Yorke gave me in 2019 was exactly what I had hoped for. He was recommended to me by another single mother who had used Richard for her own acrimonious divorce and said he was like a super hero, which really is in a way (looks a bit like a UK Captain America!). We both had had an extremely complicated case and no money, going through a divorce in which both our partners, once separated became different people and had lost all empathy or interest in the children, keen only to get out and to win financially. I was a mess.
Richard cut through the nonsense and
Richard cut through the nonsense and
Malik Amin
Sep 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Ms malik would highly recommend Tosin Oguntayo. He is my direct access barrister , he is very professional and always try his best for the positive outcome for his clients. He can easily explain the final expected outcome at the beginning. I would also recommend Mr.Tosin as a good negotiater. Thanks Mr tosin.
Ms malik would highly recommend Tosin Oguntayo. He is my direct access barrister , he is very professional and always try his best for the positive outcome for his clients. He can easily explain the final expected outcome at the beginning. I would also recommend Mr.Tosin as a good negotiater. Thanks Mr tosin.
Rimsha Ijaz
Sep 11, 2021
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My experience with the family court solicitor Srishti Suresh was outstanding. Miss Suresh handled my case very professionally with a very attentive and intellectual approach. Her knowledge around child arrangements was very reassuring and I definitely recommend her as she will go above and beyond. She kept me well informed each step of the way and debriefed very thoroughly after the court procedures. My daughter who was a witness felt very comfortable with Miss Suresh as she made the whole experience easier. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, all the best wishes.
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