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Specialist Family Barristers

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.

Family Law Barristers (1)
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Available 24/7

Our barrister booking service is always on, so it's available when you need it

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Consistent value

Our fees are as reliably consistent as our excellent service, so no surprises on your next instruction.

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National representation

We have representation in every court in England and Wales and offices in every major conurbation.

Arlene Small

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

Our TBG Family team are here to help you with any and all of your requirements. With many years of experience between them, Lauren, Gary and Manpreet can work with you on any instruction.

LCE (1)Lauren Coupar-Evans
Head of TBG Family
lauren.coupar-evans@thebarristergroup.co.uk

 

Gary Carney

Gary Carney
Business Development Lead
gary.carney@thebarristergroup.co.uk

 

 

Manpreet Kaur

Manpreet Kaur
Assistant Practice Manager
manpreet.kaur@thebarristergroup.co.uk

 

Our Head of Group

Arlene Small

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

Children (Public Law)
Children (Private Law)
Finance, Divorce and Cohabitees
Our Clerking Team

Our TBG Family team are here to help you with any and all of your requirements. With many years of experience between them, Lauren, Gary and Manpreet can work with you on any instruction.

LCE (1)Lauren Coupar-Evans
Head of TBG Family
lauren.coupar-evans@thebarristergroup.co.uk

 

Gary Carney

Gary Carney
Business Development Lead
gary.carney@thebarristergroup.co.uk

 

 

Manpreet Kaur

Manpreet Kaur
Assistant Practice Manager
manpreet.kaur@thebarristergroup.co.uk

 

Our Specialist Family Barristers

Pauline Lewis

Pauline Lewis


Divorce & Asset Ownerships
Called in 1984
Child Arrangements
Consent Orders

Rebecca Hodgkin (1)

Rebecca Hodgkin


Child Arrangements
Called in 1991
TOLATA cases

Paul Dipre-2

Paul Dipré


Matrimonial Finance
Called in 1991
Extensive experience in representing vulnerable clients

Anwen Walker-1

Anwen Walker


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

Sarah Humpreys

Sarah Humphreys


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

Philip Bowen (1)

Philip Bowen


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

Tina Villarosa

Tina Villarosa


Divorce & Financial Settlement
Called in 1995
TOLATA claims
Qualified Mediator

Nicholas Barnes

Nicholas Barnes


Cohabitees Disputes
Called in 1996

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

Lianne Murphy

Lianne Murphy


Medico-Legal Cases
Called in 2001
Leading Junior - Legal 500 Family & Children Law
Human rights & public law

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Ella Cantor-Freedman


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

Mark Monaghan

Mark Monaghan


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

Samantha Phumaphi

Samantha Phumaphi


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

TOLATA claims

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Farah Stehrenberger


Child Arrangements/ Divorce & Financial Settlement
Called in 2011

Sima Najma

Sima Najma


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

Kye Herbert

Kye Herbert


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

Stephanie Heijdra

Stephanie Heijdra


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

Ralph McMullan

Ralph McMullan


Child Arrangements/ Financial Disputes
Called in 2016

Deidre Smith (1)

Deirdre Smythe


Child Arrangements
Called in 2017
Local Authority Proceedings
Injunctive Proceedings

Ravi Sethi

Ravi Sethi


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

Sandra Murgatroyd

Sandra Murgatroyd


Domestic Violence
Called in 2022
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