‘The clerks are excellent. They are personable, helpful, and they bend over backwards to secure the KC or counsel you want.’
‘The clerks are fantastic and will do everything they can to find a solution, often at very short notice.’
‘Paul Laverty is in a league of his own and goes out of his way to provide a first-class service.’
‘I always receive prompt responses from Gail Whelan; nothing is too much trouble for her and she is always willing to assist.’
‘The family clerking at St John’s Buildings is always excellent. Ryan Barker is always amazingly helpful and super organised.’
– Legal 500 2025
Client service:
‘The clerks are always quick and keen to help.’
‘The clerks are very helpful, professional and knowledgeable. They are quick to respond to any queries.’
‘The clerks are fantastic and will go above and beyond to assist and ensure that you have the right barrister to meet your needs.’
– Chambers UK Bar 2025
Our family team of 10 King’s Counsel and more than 80 junior counsel has expertise in every aspect of family law. They have considerable experience in representing clients throughout the UK and beyond in courts up to the Supreme Court.
We also provide family ADR and are accustomed to hosting and presiding over Private FDR hearings, assisting divorcing parties in reaching a quicker and more stress free settlement in private.
In order to assist you in finding the most appropriate expert for your case, we have created separate teams for Family Finance, Children (public and private), Private FDRs and Family Arbitration. To view our team members in each specialist category you can select from the navigation options on this page or, if you would like to speak to one of our family clerks please click here for their contact details or call your local chambers and ask to be put through to the family clerking team. You can also email clerk@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk and request a call back.
