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Family Law Barristers Across England & Wales

Expert Family Law barristers providing advice and representation in divorce, financial remedies, child arrangements, care proceedings and complex family disputes.

Acting for individuals, professionals and organisations across England and Wales, our team delivers clear, strategic advocacy at every stage, whether you require early advice, negotiation support or courtroom representation.

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Core Areas of Practice

Children – Public Law

Children (Public Law)

Our barristers regularly represent parents, local authorities and other parties in public law children proceedings, where the court is asked to determine issues concerning a child’s safety, welfare and long-term care.

We have experience in matters including:

Public law proceedings move quickly and carry significant consequences. Our team understands the pressure clients face and provides focused, decisive representation, ensuring that complex evidence is presented clearly and that clients are supported throughout demanding and often urgent court processes.

 

Children – Private Law

Children (Private Law)

Our barristers advise and represent clients in private law disputes concerning children, helping individuals navigate sensitive family situations with clarity and confidence.

We have experience in matters including:

Private law disputes often require a careful balance between legal strategy and practical resolution. Our barristers work to identify realistic pathways forward, supporting negotiated outcomes where possible while providing strong advocacy where court determination becomes necessary.

Finance, Divorce & Cohabitees

Finance, Divorce & Cohabitees

Our barristers provide specialist advice and representation across divorce proceedings, financial remedy applications and disputes involving unmarried couples.

We have experience in matters including:

Financial disputes can be technically complex and emotionally significant. Our team focuses on delivering clear, structured advice that helps clients understand their position, manage risk and move towards practical and sustainable financial outcomes.

TBG Family Barristers

Rebecca Hodgkin (1)

Rebecca Hodgkin

Child Arrangements
Called in 1991
TOLATA cases

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Paul Dipre-2

Paul Dipré

Matrimonial Finance
Called in 1991
Extensive experience in representing vulnerable clients

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Anwen Walker-1

Anwen Walker

Child Arrangements
Called in 1992
Family Bar Association
Association of Lawyers for Children

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Sarah Humpreys

Sarah Humphreys

Child Arrangements/ TOLATA
Pre and post nuptial agreements
Called in 1993

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Philip Bowen (1)

Philip Bowen

Divorce & Financial Settlement/ Child Arrangements
Called in 1994
Experience with Social Services cases
Experience with local authorities

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Tina Villarosa

Tina Villarosa

Divorce & Financial Settlement
Called in 1995
TOLATA claims
Qualified Mediator

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Nicholas Barnes

Nicholas Barnes

Cohabitees Disputes
Called in 1996

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Arlene Small

Arlene Small

Divorce & Financial Settlement / Child Arrangements
Called in 1997
Validity of Marriage with an International element

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Tayyiba Ahmad

Divorce & Financial Settlement / Child Arrangements
Called in 1998
Islamic Family Law & Wills

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Ella Cantor-Freedman

Private Law Child Proceedings
Called in 2002
Extensive experience in representing vulnerable clients

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Mark Monaghan

Mark Monaghan

Divorce & Financial Settlement/ Child Arrangements
Called in 2002
TOLATA claims
Cases involving CAFCASS

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Samantha Phumaphi

Samantha Phumaphi

Matrimonial Finance / Child Arrangements
Called in 2005
Public & Private Clients
TOLATA claims

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Farah Stehrenberger

Farah Stehrenberger

Child Arrangements/ Divorce & Financial Settlement
Called in 2011

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Sima Najma

Sima Najma

Child Arrangements
Called in 2013
Public & Private Clients
Human Rights & Public Law
Family Bar Law Association

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Kye Herbert - Family Law Barrister

Kye Herbert

Child Arrangements / Domestic Violence
Called in 2013
Public & Private Clients
Family Law Bar Association

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Stephanie Heijdra

Stephanie Heijdra

Child Arrangements / Matrimonial Finance
Called in 2014
TOLATA cases
Qualified Mediator

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Nneka Agada - Family Law Barrister

Nneka Agada

Child Arrangements / Divorce & Financial Settlement
Called in 2014
Public & Private Clients
Domestic Violence

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Deirdre Smyth

Deirdre Smyth

Child Arrangements
Called in 2017
Local Authority Proceedings
Injunctive Proceedings

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Ravi Sethi

Ravi Sethi

Child Arrangements/ Domestic Violence
Called in 2020
Extensive experience in representing vulnerable clients

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Latest Family Law Insights from TBG

Stay informed with practical guidance, legal updates and commentary from our barristers and team on developments in family law and related proceedings.

When Harry Leaves Sally: Digital Assets in Divorce and Succession
Family Law

When Harry Leaves Sally: Digital Assets in Divorce and Succession

by Brian Sanya Mondoh

Brian Sanya Mondoh explores the position of digital assets in UK divorce and estate planning, including legal status, valuation, and disclosure requirements for HNWIs.
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The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Transforming England’s Children’s Care System
Family Law

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Transforming England’s Children’s Care System

by Carolyne Willow

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, a landmark development proposed in 2022, completed its first passage through the House of Commons last month. It now includes a set of corporate parenting responsibilities for Secretaries of State, the Lord Chancellor, education and health bodies.
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Locking up children under the Children Act 1989 – some thoughts on Clause 10 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Family Law

Locking up children under the Children Act 1989 – some thoughts on Clause 10 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

by Carolyne Willow

Pupil barrister Carolyne Willow explores the implications of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill on safeguarding and liberty deprivation for vulnerable children in care.
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The Validity of a Ceremony of a Nigerian Customary Law Marriage Celebrated Outside of Nigeria
Family Law

The Validity of a Ceremony of a Nigerian Customary Law Marriage Celebrated Outside of Nigeria

by Chima Umezuruike

Barrister Chima Umezuruike examines the validity of a ceremony of a Nigerian customary law marriage that was celebrated outside Nigeria.
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The Concept of 'Double-Decker' Marriages in Nigeria
Family Law

The Concept of 'Double-Decker' Marriages in Nigeria

by Chima Umezuruike

Barrister Chima Umezuruike examines the concept of “double-decker” marriages in Nigeria and their legal validity.
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Parental Alienation: An Overview
Family Law

Parental Alienation: An Overview

by Pauline Lewis

Parental Alienation: An in-depth look at the damaging effects and consequences for children and families in the UK family court system. Protecting children from toxic behavior is crucial.
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Islamic Marriage and the English Legal System: Mahr/Dower
Family Law

Islamic Marriage and the English Legal System: Mahr/Dower

by Tahir Khan

Understand the impact of dowry in Islamic marriages and its presence in the English legal system. Explore the challenges faced by women in recovering dowries and the need for legal remedies to protect their rights.
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Islamic Marriage and the English Legal System: Dowry
Family Law

Islamic Marriage and the English Legal System: Dowry

by Tahir Khan

Islam is now the second largest religion in the United Kingdom. With the rapid rise in numbers, it is no surprise that there are occasions when Sharia Law conflicts with English law.
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Islamic Marriage and the English Legal System: Nikkah
Family Law

Islamic Marriage and the English Legal System: Nikkah

by Tahir Khan

Islam is now the second largest religion in the United Kingdom. With the rapid rise in numbers, it is no surprise that there are occasions when Sharia Law conflicts with English law.
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