Our reputation is built upon a combination of professionalism and approachability. We are renowned in various areas such as financial arrangements related to divorce, cohabitation, and inheritance matters, as well as child custody orders, property disputes, adoption, non-molestation orders and all other areas of family law.
Our clients include individuals, local authorities, care institutions, and charitable organisations. Within the realm of both public and private law child-related cases, including intricate care proceedings, our chambers boasts an exceptional standing.
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Our barrister booking service is always on, so it's available when you need it
Our fees are as reliably consistent as our excellent service, so no surprises on your next instruction.
We have representation in every court in England and Wales and offices in every major conurbation.
I'm delighted to introduce our TBG specialist family barrister team, each bringing a unique blend of expertise, compassion, and unwavering commitment to each case. We are passionate about making a difference for our clients and their families. With diverse backgrounds and a shared dedication to excellence, we work to seamlessly tackle even the most complex legal challenges.
From divorce proceedings to child arrangement orders, we approach each matter with empathy and diligence, ensuring that every client receives the personalised attention they deserve. I have the utmost confidence in our team’s combined skill and experience as we navigate the legal journey together, and always with integrity and professionalism at the forefront. We look forward to collaborating with you, leveraging our collective expertise to achieve positive outcomes for the families we serve.
Arlene Small
Head of Family Law
I'm delighted to introduce our TBG specialist family barrister team, each bringing a unique blend of expertise, compassion, and unwavering commitment to each case. We are passionate about making a difference for our clients and their families. With diverse backgrounds and a shared dedication to excellence, we work to seamlessly tackle even the most complex legal challenges.
From divorce proceedings to child arrangement orders, we approach each matter with empathy and diligence, ensuring that every client receives the personalised attention they deserve. I have the utmost confidence in our team’s combined skill and experience as we navigate the legal journey together, and always with integrity and professionalism at the forefront. We look forward to collaborating with you, leveraging our collective expertise to achieve positive outcomes for the families we serve.
Arlene Small
Head of Family Law
Matrimonial Finance
Called in 1991
Extensive experience in representing vulnerable clients
Child Arrangements
Called in 1992
Family Bar Association
Association of Lawyers for Children
Child Arrangements/ TOLATA
Pre and post nuptial agreements
Called in 1993
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Divorce & Financial Settlement/ Child Arrangements
Called in 1994
Experience with Social Services cases
Experience with local authorities
Divorce & Financial Settlement
Called in 1995
TOLATA claims
Qualified Mediator
Divorce & Financial Settlement / Child Arrangements
Called in 1997
Validity of Marriage with an International element
Divorce & Financial Settlement / Child Arrangements
Called in 1998
Islamic Family Law & Wills
Medico-Legal Cases
Called in 2001
Leading Junior - Legal 500 Family & Children Law
Human rights & public law
Private Law Child Proceedings
Called in 2002
Extensive experience in representing vulnerable clients
Divorce & Financial Settlement/ Child Arrangements
Called in 2002
TOLATA claims
Cases involving CAFCASS
Matrimonial Finance / Child Arrangements
Called in 2005
Public & Private Clients
TOLATA claims
Child Arrangements/ Divorce & Financial Settlement
Called in 2011
Child Arrangements
Called in 2013
Public & Private Clients
Human Rights & Public Law
Family Bar Law Association
Child Arrangements / Domestic Violence
Called in 2013
Public & Private Clients
Family Law Bar Association
Child Arrangements / Matrimonial Finance
Called in 2014
TOLATA cases
Qualified Mediator
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Child Arrangements
Called in 2017
Local Authority Proceedings
Injunctive Proceedings
Child Arrangements/ Domestic Violence
Called in 2020
Extensive experience in representing vulnerable clients
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