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4PB Family Law Barristers
4PB is one of 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 practise 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.
4PB Mediation Skills Conference – 26 June 2024
Join us for our Mediation Skills Conference on 26th June 2024, the first in our programme of Dispute Resolution Conferences.
This is an unrivalled opportunity to learn from experts working in different, yet complementary fields.
Keynote: Nicky Perfect BEM, former International Hostage & Crisis Negotiator, and communications expert.
Our esteemed panel Devorah Greenberg, Dr Zaza Johnson, Elsheikh & Peter Bartlett, providing mediation insights from a Jewish, Islamic and Christian perspective.
Tickets: £45 per delegate
4PB News
May
New Reported Case: P v P (Transgender Applicant for Decree of Nullity: Human Rights)
Charles Hale KC led Michael Edwards and Tom Tabori (of 39 Essex), instructed by Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP (Tammy Knox and Laura Hunter), all acting on a pro bono basis for the Applicant.
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4PB Awarded the Bar Council Wellbeing Certificate of Recognition
We are proud to have been awarded the Bar Council Wellbeing Certificate of Recognition.
The certificate recognises Chambers that have demonstrated an emphasis on regular structured practice review for all barristers, have diverse and inclusive events for all and have taken steps to rebuild chambers as a thriving community.
4PB Certificate Of Recognition
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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