Practice Areas
Awards
Ann Goddard Scholar (Gray’s Inn)
Bedingfield Scholarship (Gray’s Inn)
Career Commitment Scholar (BPP Law School)
Jeffrey Abbott Scholar 2015-2019 (Trinity College, Oxford)
“Kieran is a confident and commanding advocate – someone with a rare skill to ‘read the room’ and take every Judge along with him. He is empathetic with clients – well researched and presented. I have no hesitation in recommending him”
Experience
Year of Call: 2022
Education
BPP Law School: Bar Training Course (BTC) – Very Competent (2021)
BPP Law School: Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) – Distinction (2020)
University of Oxford: D.Phil Early Medieval History (2016-2019)
University of Oxford: M.St Medieval History – Distinction (2016)
University of Exeter: History – First Class (2012-2015)
Profile
Kieran joined Chambers as a tenant in October 2023, following the successful completion of his pupillage under the supervision of Chris Stevenson, Sophie Connors, and Chris Barnes.
Kieran has experience, and accepts instructions in financial remedies, TLTA and private children law.
Kieran is a contributor to the financial remedies journal and is part of the 4PB team that authors ‘The Brief”: 4PB’s monthly update of financial remedies cases published in the Family law Journal. He is also the co-lead in the team tasked with 4PB’s new quarterly financial remedies update.
Previously, Kieran studied for a D.Phil in early medieval history and his thesis analysed the role of friendship in Anglo-Saxon England.
Kieran played rugby at an international level, and throughout his higher education continued to play semi-professionally. Kieran was awarded three ‘Blues’ for representing Oxford in the annual Varsity Match against Cambridge University.
Family Finance
Kieran specialises in family finance matters. He is regularly instructed in cases at all stages of proceedings and in an advisory role.
Private Children Law
Kieran is equally adept in private law children matters. He regularly deals with cases involving complex issues, complicated personal dynamics, and vulnerable parties. He has appeared against Counsel of all levels of seniority.
Kieran has had recent success in appeals relating to private law children matters, appearing for both the appellant and respondent. Most recently, Kieran (i) successfully appealed a series of case management decisions made in a case in which his client was making allegations of alienating behaviour and negative parental influence; and (ii) acted on a pro bono basis to successfully resist an appeal against interim decisions made in the currency of a highly contested private children matter, involving cross allegations of domestic abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour, and alienating behaviours.
Professional Memberships
Gray’s Inn
FLBA
Testimonials
“Kieran is a confident and commanding advocate – someone with a rare skill to ‘read the room’ and take every Judge along with him. He is empathetic with clients – well researched and presented. I have no hesitation in recommending him”
“Kieran is fantastic in dealing with challenging situations and nothing is too complex or difficult for him. He is tenacious, well prepared and he will go that extra mile to fight his client’s corner. His eloquence and ability to present compelling arguments contribute significantly to successful outcomes for clients. Kieran is not only a very persuasive advocate but has a way of assuring clients and putting them at ease at court and will go over and beyond his remit to assist in achieving a good outcome”
“I have worked with Kieran on several cases now in relation to private children matters, which have often involved domestic abuse. I have always found Kieran to be thorough in his work, with a keen eye for detail. He shows genuine care for clients, and I have had an abundance of positive feedback from every client of mine whom he has represented”
“Kieran’s thorough preparation and deep understanding of intricate family law matters ensures that his clients receive top-notch representation. With empathy and tenacity, he navigates complex cases, fighting ardently for clients’ rights and interests, earning their utmost respect and trust. A true professional who consistently delivers outstanding results”