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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 News
Sep
Mark Jarman KC, leading Mani Singh Basi, successfully obtained a committal order in High Court proceedings
Mark Jarman KC, leading Mani Singh Basi, successfully obtained a committal order in High Court proceedings concerning children who are wards of the court before Mr. Justice Cobb. Two judgments have been published: the committal hearing and the sentencing hearing. Access both using the links below.
Aug
4PB shortlisted for 11 Awards at the Family Law Awards 2024
We are proud to announce that 4PB has been shortlisted for Chambers of the Year at the Family Law Awards 2024, with our members achieving 11 nominations across 6 additional categories.
Congratulations to:
- Piers Pressdee KC – Family Law KC of the Year
- Anita Mehta – Family Law Commentator of the Year (Talking Family Law – the Resolution Podcast)
- Harry Gates and Samantha Woodham – Family Law Innovation of the Year (The Divorce Surgery)
- Jacqueline Renton – Family Law Junior Barrister of the Year
- Andrew Powell – International Family Lawyer of the Year
- Rachel Chisholm – Family Law Innovation of the Year (The Mediation Space)
- Mani Singh Basi – International Family Lawyer of the Year, Family Law Commentator of the Year and Family Law Junior Barrister of the Year
- Olivia Gaunt – Family Law Young Barrister of the Year
The winners will be announced at an award ceremony on Wednesday 20 November at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.
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